If you could only have one lens?

[Jules]

Let's say for a moment that Lens Acquisition Syndrome has been outlawed and we are all forced to reduce our collections down to a single lens. What one lens would you want?

For me, it would be my 100mm 2.8 macro lens. With that one lens I could do virtually every type of photography I enjoy - macro, food, product, portrait and landscape (yes I use it quite a bit for landscape images). I love that lens, so it would be a pretty easy decision for me to make.

But that's just me. I'm curious to know what other people would choose.

[kiwi]

No brainer for me 70-200 2.8

Does everything.

[James T]

24-70 L of course. Most versatile thing out there for me.

[andylo]

I will just kill myself...

I can't do without either the 100L Macro, 24-70L or the 70-200L.

But if I really really really have no choice, 24-70L is the most sensible choice. As it also have a very short minimal focus length.

[salnel]

Easy choice for me too...my Nikon 85mm macro...it just lives on my camera all the time..love it!!

[Michaela]

For me it'd be my 100-400mm L.

[piXelatedEmpire]

For me it'd be my 100-400mm L.

Same, which is quite easy for me, as it's the only lens I currently own anyway!

[mpb]

Too difficult for me.

I have to wait until they bring out a 8-600 f1.2, with fisheye and macro switches, and is the size and weight of say a 24-70.

That should cover most situations.

[ElectricImages]

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I have to wait until they bring out a 8-600 f1.2, with fisheye and macro switches, and is the size and weight of say a 24-70.

Rumour has it this will be out in Q1, 2012, alongside the 5D Mark III... XD

[lay-z]

Too difficult for me.

I have to wait until they bring out a 8-600 f1.2, with fisheye and macro switches, and is the size and weight of say a 24-70.

That should cover most situations.

Don't forget VR II as well

[Jules]

An interesting mix so far, although the 24-70 f2.8 seems to be leading the pack. I don't own that lens myself (have definitely thought about it though) but I can understand the appeal

Too difficult for me.

I have to wait until they bring out a 8-600 f1.2, with fisheye and macro switches, and is the size and weight of say a 24-70.

That should cover most situations.

What a rich fantasy world you must live in!

[brindyman]

canon 400 f2.8


oh wait....our collections LOL never mind silly me

maybe i should read the question properly next time

[fabian628]

canon 400 f2.8


oh wait....our collections LOL never mind silly me

maybe i should read the question properly next time

even if you could have any lens, would you still pick it?
Dont even try to take this into the street you will feel like a big tool

[ksolomon]

My funeral notice is appearing tomorrow (so my family tells me)
I don't think I could live but if I had to choose it would be my 24-70 2.8

[colinbm]

My funeral notice is appearing tomorrow (so my family tells me)
I don't think I could live but if I had to choose it would be my 24-70 2.8

What have you done ????????
Col

[ksolomon]

What have you done ????????
Col

LOL Col, Seeing that I would have to survive with only one lens caused a minor heart attack

[colinbm]

LOL Col, Seeing that I would have to survive with only one lens caused a minor heart attack

Oh, dear
One of the guys wanted two cameras for his lens, so as to get two differnt formats & perspectives
Col

[ksolomon]

Oh, dear
One of the guys wanted two cameras for his lens, so as to get two differnt formats & perspectives
Col

Col - it said nothing about only one camera or did it? Oh no here goes that heart again

[mpb]

Forget to say, it will be released on special to AP members for less than $100.00.

[William]

Very impressed with the 24-105 f4 L, Especially seeing the next Camera will be Full Frame