What lens would you most like to see?

Jeremy Ordan

Jeremy Ordan

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Now, I'm not talking about something like a 1000mm 2.8 or a 200 f/1.4, but realistically what lens would you most like to see made and available for your shooting system?

I was thinking this morning that my two most used lenses for events have really become my 17-55 DX f/2.8 and 28-70 f/2.8 but when I am travelling or just bumming about I shoot my 18-70 3.5-4.6 because it is lightweight and sharp.

So my most desired lens would be a 17-70 f/2.8 that is sharp throughout and preferably not a DX lens (although I have no intention of going FF for three years, even if Nikon releases it tomorrow)

So... what would you like to see available for your system?
 
Jeremy Ordan said:
Now, I'm not talking about something like a 1000mm 2.8 or a 200 f/1.4, but realistically what lens would you most like to see made and available for your shooting system?

I was thinking this morning that my two most used lenses for events have really become my 17-55 DX f/2.8 and 28-70 f/2.8 but when I am travelling or just bumming about I shoot my 18-70 3.5-4.6 because it is lightweight and sharp.

So my most desired lens would be a 17-70 f/2.8 that is sharp throughout and preferably not a DX lens (although I have no intention of going FF for three years, even if Nikon releases it tomorrow)

So... what would you like to see available for your system?
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Since we're not talking about reality Nikon could throw VR into that thing also for me :)
 
Yeah, having a big lens doesn't bug me too much... but just think how sharp that lens could be. mmm... mmm...
 
Eastside Parkway said:
I'd like a 10-300mm f/1.4. I'd be set for life.
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That is pretty much impossible...

Think of it like this: the 300mm 2.8 is massive, the 200mm f/2 is bigger...

So in the realm of realism...
 
i'd realistically like a 28mm equivalent 1.4 pancake lens. I'd be happy with 1.8. And at a reasonable price... pentax has the closest thing to this from what i've seen but its like 40mm and i can't remember the f-stop.
 
12-80 f2.8 would be great I think my Sigma 12-24 is fatastic, it would be great if I could leave it on my D200 and take it all the way to around 75mm
 
I'd go for a 12-100mm F1.8(Fantasy)

Right now, I'm looking at a Nikkor 17-35mm F2.8, but it's going to cost a lot of moolah..
 
LazerLordz said:
Right now, I'm looking at a Nikkor 17-35mm F2.8, but it's going to cost a lot of moolah..
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KEH has a used one for $800.

It's a nice lens but my 17-55 covers that range (although not as sharp... no where as sharp actually).

You could also lose 3mm and go for that 20-35mm 2.8 as those are available for $500.

Why won't Nikon make that damned kit lens, 18-70 in a constant 2.8... I want it really bad.
 
Jeremy Ordan said:
KEH has a used one for $800.

It's a nice lens but my 17-55 covers that range (although not as sharp... no where as sharp actually).

You could also lose 3mm and go for that 20-35mm 2.8 as those are available for $500.

Why won't Nikon make that damned kit lens, 18-70 in a constant 2.8... I want it really bad.
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Ah, I see.

A used one where I live would cost me approx S$1300. I was actually looking at the 18-35, as opposed to the 20-35. What do you think?
 
LazerLordz said:
Ah, I see.

A used one where I live would cost me approx S$1300. I was actually looking at the 18-35, as opposed to the 20-35. What do you think?
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The 17-35 is the best landscape lens I have ever used.

I don't know the 18-35... but the D50 kit lens, the 18-55mm is like having a f/3.5 prime (once you move the zoom it does weird things).
 
Jeremy Ordan said:
The 17-35 is the best landscape lens I have ever used.

I don't know the 18-35... but the D50 kit lens, the 18-55mm is like having a f/3.5 prime (once you move the zoom it does weird things).
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18-55mm eh.. I've only used the 18-70 DX though..
 
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