Comments on: How Many Lenses Do You Own? http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/ A Photography Resource for the Aspiring Hobbyist Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:19:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: John Gordon http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-78429 John Gordon Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:08:15 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-78429 I use a Canon EOS1V and a backup EOS 10S - both 35mm film cameras with the followin Canon lenses: 1. EF 85mm f/1.8 USM; 2. EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM; 3. EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM; 4. Canon Life Size Converter EF Macro Lens - just ordered and waiting for it now to use with the 24-100f/4L and the 70-300 isted above - curious as to the results of these unions! I am very happy with these lenses as they satisfy my (nearly) every need! If I ever do go do digital then They will all go with me onto a Canon D camera, maybe the 40D. I use a Canon EOS1V and a backup EOS 10S - both 35mm film cameras with the followin Canon lenses:

1. EF 85mm f/1.8 USM;
2. EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM;
3. EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM;
4. Canon Life Size Converter EF Macro Lens - just ordered and waiting for it now to use with the
24-100f/4L and the 70-300 isted above - curious as to the results of these unions!

I am very happy with these lenses as they satisfy my (nearly) every need! If I ever do go do digital then They will all go with me onto a Canon D camera, maybe the 40D.

]]> By: Alan Cook http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-38554 Alan Cook Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:26:19 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-38554 I got one zoom and a teleconverter. No the best combo. The result with the teleconverter isn't very good. I got one zoom and a teleconverter. No the best combo. The result with the teleconverter isn’t very good.

]]> By: Andre Drajat http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-24226 Andre Drajat Thu, 06 Dec 2007 06:36:29 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-24226 first time i have camera long time ago, yes i have several lenses start from wide angle until telephoto zoom. But now, i know where my interest in photography, so since 2003 mostly i use 50mm f1.2 for my canon AE-1 and currently i use AE-1 program after the life of AE-1 is over, 19-35mm and 35-80mm for my nikon body. thats enough. my opinion the one who use 4 to 5 lenses might be a professional photographer or perhaps journalist. because i see the opportunity to shoot everything start from macro things until perhaps wildlife objects. first time i have camera long time ago, yes i have several lenses start from wide angle until telephoto zoom. But now, i know where my interest in photography, so since 2003 mostly i use 50mm f1.2 for my canon AE-1 and currently i use AE-1 program after the life of AE-1 is over, 19-35mm and 35-80mm for my nikon body. thats enough.

my opinion the one who use 4 to 5 lenses might be a professional photographer or perhaps journalist. because i see the opportunity to shoot everything start from macro things until perhaps wildlife objects.

]]> By: Reader Poll: How Many MegaPixels Are Enough? | Epic Edits Weblog http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-9318 Reader Poll: How Many MegaPixels Are Enough? | Epic Edits Weblog Wed, 03 Oct 2007 05:35:03 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-9318 [...] And in last week’s poll (How Many Lenses Do You Own?), it looks like the average glass collector has 4 lenses. There are quite a few who have less than four, and there are one or two out there with as many as 14 lenses! They must have really big camera bags. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] [...] And in last week’s poll (How Many Lenses Do You Own?), it looks like the average glass collector has 4 lenses. There are quite a few who have less than four, and there are one or two out there with as many as 14 lenses! They must have really big camera bags. These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

]]> By: susheel http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8945 susheel Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:24:55 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8945 Brian, For my main camera, the Canon 5D, I have 4 lenses... 1. EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 2. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L 3. EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye and the 4. EF 100mm f/2.8 macro Apart from these, I have a whole bunch of nikon, sigma, tamron and other lenses for my film cameras. My favourite being the 35-70mm tamron lens for my Nikon F3... Mostly drool maal now, as I shoot only with the 5D these days. Brian,

For my main camera, the Canon 5D, I have 4 lenses…
1. EF 24-70mm f/2.8L
2. EF 70-200mm f/2.8L
3. EF 15mm f/2.8 fisheye and the
4. EF 100mm f/2.8 macro

Apart from these, I have a whole bunch of nikon, sigma, tamron and other lenses for my film cameras. My favourite being the 35-70mm tamron lens for my Nikon F3…

Mostly drool maal now, as I shoot only with the 5D these days.

]]> By: Brian Auer http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8900 Brian Auer Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:16:35 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8900 Just like Jenni said, having a lens with a wide range usually comes in handy. I use an 18-200mm, and it's very convenient when I don't want to drag extra equipment with me. The downside to these types of lenses is that the quality is typically not as good as lenses with shorter ranges, or even primes (at least when looking in a similar price range). So you basically have to decide between convenience and quality. A big range is good to have in the beginning, then as you develop a need for more specific types of photography, you'll find yourself craving something closer to a prime or something with a more limited range. Definitely look into something in the "super zoom" category, though -- there are plenty of lenses out there that run up to 200 or 300mm at a very reasonable price. Just like Jenni said, having a lens with a wide range usually comes in handy. I use an 18-200mm, and it’s very convenient when I don’t want to drag extra equipment with me. The downside to these types of lenses is that the quality is typically not as good as lenses with shorter ranges, or even primes (at least when looking in a similar price range). So you basically have to decide between convenience and quality. A big range is good to have in the beginning, then as you develop a need for more specific types of photography, you’ll find yourself craving something closer to a prime or something with a more limited range.

Definitely look into something in the “super zoom” category, though — there are plenty of lenses out there that run up to 200 or 300mm at a very reasonable price.

]]> By: Chris Lodge http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8893 Chris Lodge Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:39:28 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8893 Cheers Jenni, sounds like a good range on that lens. Cheers Jenni, sounds like a good range on that lens.

]]> By: Jenni http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8892 Jenni Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:21:09 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8892 Chris, I'd go with something like the Sigma 28 - 300 mm lens I have. It's a very versatile lens that you can use for almost anything. It has some limited Macro abilities but it's also good for landscape photography and for any photo you might want to zoom in to your subject. Chris, I’d go with something like the Sigma 28 - 300 mm lens I have. It’s a very versatile lens that you can use for almost anything. It has some limited Macro abilities but it’s also good for landscape photography and for any photo you might want to zoom in to your subject.

]]> By: Chris Lodge http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8882 Chris Lodge Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:04:44 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8882 I've only got one..... but then I've only had my 400D a couple of days :-)It's the standard 18-55 that came with the camera. What should I get next? I like taking all types of photos from landscapes to macros, so given that I'm only likely to be able to afford a new lens every 3 months or so, any tips on what to go for first? I’ve only got one….. but then I’ve only had my 400D a couple of days :-)It’s the standard 18-55 that came with the camera.

What should I get next? I like taking all types of photos from landscapes to macros, so given that I’m only likely to be able to afford a new lens every 3 months or so, any tips on what to go for first?

]]> By: Jenni http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8852 Jenni Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:15:04 +0000 http://blog.epicedits.com/2007/09/26/how-many-lenses-do-you-own/#comment-8852 I'm at 4 lenses: Canon 60 mm f/2.8 Macro Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Sigma 18 - 50 mm f/3.5 - f/5.6 Sigma 28-300 f/3.5 - f/5.6 My favorites are the 60 mm Macro and the Sigma zoom lens. I'm debating buying a wide angle or super wide angle lens because that is what I'm missing a bit right now. I’m at 4 lenses:

Canon 60 mm f/2.8 Macro
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Sigma 18 - 50 mm f/3.5 - f/5.6
Sigma 28-300 f/3.5 - f/5.6

My favorites are the 60 mm Macro and the Sigma zoom lens. I’m debating buying a wide angle or super wide angle lens because that is what I’m missing a bit right now.

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