I have been debating this issue with fellow photographers on Google+ and on Facebook but I thought I would put it to the polls. If you were only allowed to attach one lens to your camera which of the following lenses would you select?
Please feel free to add a comment below or to even suggest other lens not included in the poll.
airwhale says
I do love my 24-70 2.8 for it’s versatility, but as always, you need to ask yourself what you’re shooting most – and also what you are shooting with.
I use the 7D, so the 24 really isn’t wide enough at all times. I’m guessing that if I was using a full frame, the 24 would be enough in most cases. The 16-35 2.8 is next on my wish-list though.
Troy Holden says
28mm prime is my everyday carry lens. I like to get really close.
Douwe-Jan says
50mm 1.4!
dnguyen says
50mm f1.4, 1.2, or 1.0
Danylö says
Although I love my 24-70 2.8. Depending on what your doing, a prime just might save you a lot of trouble e.g. 50 1.4 or 1.2 or a 35mm f2
also 17-40mm on a full frame = 27-64mm on a crop sensor so I guess it really depends on what body you use.
Jon says
For the things i like to shoot and my style i’d deff go with the 16-35mm. Though i’m with some of the other commenters and the 50 1.4 or lower f/. I spent a good deal of my time only owning a 50 1.4 and it proved to be an all around workhorse!
Thomas says
As Airwhale, I think it really depends on your camera’s sensor.
I have a 7D and would take a 16-35 2.8.
Should I have a 5D I think I would take the 24-70 2.8
L says
85 1.2 or 50 1.2 whatever it is, it will be prime and allow for crazy max aperture.