What's your fave lens?

Ian · 25th March 2002

What is YOUR favourite Nikkor lens that you own and why?

kongg · 25th March 2002

My 50mm 1.4.......its small, compact, fast and sharp.

nicholas1986 · 25th March 2002

my sigma 15-30mm
cos i do landscape photography

Kho King · 25th March 2002

Owned Nikkor AFD 60 f2.8 micro.

This lens is sharp, the sharpest lens I have tried. 1:1 macro is good, meaning that I can shoot most subject from ant to portrait of girl to fill the frame. Light. Manual focus feel is perfect, best I have tried in AF lenses. 60mm is good as I can shoot 1/60s but still get sharp photos, compare to 105micro lens, I have to maintain my shutter speed at 1/125s to get similar sharpness. I like to use this lens for portrait, to have closer distance to the subject. Some find this con..for me it's a pro. This lens is affordable...105micro is twice the price. I sold it...regret...will get it again in future.

This lens is also perfect for duplicating negative from a print. Perfect for copying work.

ziploc · 25th March 2002

For me it is the 105/2.8 micro. Good for macro with life size image, good for portraiture, and the images it produces are sharp and contrasty.

ckiang · 25th March 2002

The Nikkor AF 20mm f2.8D and AF 80-200mm f.28D ED. One covers my wide angle needs, very sharp and very little distortion, the other covers most of my telephoto needs.

Of course, in between I have the AF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5D, not-so-sharp wide open as expected, and the 50mm f1.8 which I use for low light or when I don't want to carry a lot of lenses.

Regards
CK

roygoh · 27th March 2002

Nikkor 80-200mm f4.5 manual focus.

Bought it 11 years ago at S$650, second hand.

Had been using it for portraits. Never really compared it with the latest lenses, but I am quite happy with it. Since I bought CP995 last Jun, all my SLR gear has been neglected. Must take them out for a spin some time.

6th April 2002

For me it would have to be the 35mm

I have the Manual Focus Nikkor AIS 35mm f1.4. Its heavy for a 35mm, boasts a fast aperture of f1.4 but still maintains a 52mm filter thread.

It best represents my "normal" viewpoint, Its sharp from 2.8-5.6 and the out-of-focus rendintion is quite nice. If push came to shove and I had to sell most of my stuff, I'd sell the rest and keep the 35mm.

kraterz · 7th April 2002

When I was shooting Nikon before changing system my fav lens was the AI-S 105/2.5. I love this lens. It is one of the finest lens made by Nikon IMHO. By far the best portrait lens Ive ever used.

Ian · 17th April 2002

Since I started this thread I'd better reply

I actually don't have a favourite lens .. rather I have several

Nikkor 300/2
Micro Nikkor 55/3.5 NAI
Nikkor 17-35 AFS
Nikkor 80-200/2.8 (any version)

rueyloon · 17th April 2002

me, my 28-70 tokina.... most useful range, but that is when I use my SLR, I guess my favourite would the bs f2 35mm that is stuck on my Hexar

Sin · 17th April 2002

AF 24mm F2.8D and AF 50mm F1.8
The only lens I have other than a superzoom and serves most of my travel photography needs.

Though still lacking a good portrait/macro lens...

ckiang · 17th April 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Sin
AF 24mm F2.8D and AF 50mm F1.8
The only lens I have other than a superzoom and serves most of my travel photography needs.

Though still lacking a good portrait/macro lens...

Get a set of extension tubes. $80 or so only.

Regards
CK

24th April 2002

Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 AI

Darren · 24th April 2002

Like Ian, I don't have a single favorite, but 3:

1. Nikkor 105f/2DC - perfect for kid's portraits and usable as a macro with some extension tubes
2. Nikkor 300f/4 AFS - great for nature
3. Nikkor 80-200f/2.8 (any version) - was my most used lens until the 300f/4 came along

and not forgetting the Nikkor TC14EII that goes so very well with the 80-200f/2.8 and 300f/4.

phero-man · 29th April 2002

17-35 F2.8 ED
Sharp, FAST. No complains.

Fred · 29th April 2002

AFS 80-200 f2.8 for me

At the moment

Lennier · 30th April 2002

Gotta be the 85 f1.8.

SL6 · 3rd May 2002

A few good ones.

Nikon 20mm f2.8 Ais
Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF, lowest price but very high on quality
Nikon 105 f2.5 Ais
Nikon 105mm f4 micro lens
Nikon 180mm f2.8

Larry · 3rd May 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by Sin
AF 24mm F2.8D and AF 50mm F1.8
The only lens I have other than a superzoom and serves most of my travel photography needs.

hey Sin you have the exact same lens as me!!! hahaha what did they say about great minds?

my other lens is a Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 for travel needs. my first lens actually. i'm eyeing the nikkor 80-200 f2.8 next... *drool*

25th March 2002	#1
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,330	What's your fave lens? What is YOUR favourite Nikkor lens that you own and why? __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell

25th March 2002	#4
Kho King Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,799	Owned Nikkor AFD 60 f2.8 micro. This lens is sharp, the sharpest lens I have tried. 1:1 macro is good, meaning that I can shoot most subject from ant to portrait of girl to fill the frame. Light. Manual focus feel is perfect, best I have tried in AF lenses. 60mm is good as I can shoot 1/60s but still get sharp photos, compare to 105micro lens, I have to maintain my shutter speed at 1/125s to get similar sharpness. I like to use this lens for portrait, to have closer distance to the subject. Some find this con..for me it's a pro. This lens is affordable...105micro is twice the price. I sold it...regret...will get it again in future. This lens is also perfect for duplicating negative from a print. Perfect for copying work. __________________ KOH KHO KING http://ShaShinKi.com ~ Malaysia Online Camera Shop! :cool:

27th March 2002	#7
roygoh Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northwest Posts: 5,042	Nikkor 80-200mm f4.5 manual focus. Bought it 11 years ago at S$650, second hand. Had been using it for portraits. Never really compared it with the latest lenses, but I am quite happy with it. Since I bought CP995 last Jun, all my SLR gear has been neglected. Must take them out for a spin some time. __________________ As complexity rises, precise statements lose meaning and meaningful statements lose precision.

17th April 2002	#10
Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,330	Since I started this thread I'd better reply I actually don't have a favourite lens .. rather I have several Nikkor 300/2 Micro Nikkor 55/3.5 NAI Nikkor 17-35 AFS Nikkor 80-200/2.8 (any version) __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell

17th April 2002	#11
rueyloon Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,539	me, my 28-70 tokina.... most useful range, but that is when I use my SLR, I guess my favourite would the bs f2 35mm that is stuck on my Hexar __________________ 36frames Wedding Photography - http://www.36frames.com rueyloon - http://www.rueyloon.com

25th March 2002	#2
kongg Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Ang Mo Kio outskirts Posts: 784	My 50mm 1.4.......its small, compact, fast and sharp.

25th March 2002	#3
nicholas1986 Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 435	my sigma 15-30mm cos i do landscape photography

25th March 2002	#5
ziploc Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Snoopyland Posts: 3,185	For me it is the 105/2.8 micro. Good for macro with life size image, good for portraiture, and the images it produces are sharp and contrasty.

25th March 2002	#6
ckiang Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,597	The Nikkor AF 20mm f2.8D and AF 80-200mm f.28D ED. One covers my wide angle needs, very sharp and very little distortion, the other covers most of my telephoto needs. Of course, in between I have the AF 28-105mm f3.5-4.5D, not-so-sharp wide open as expected, and the 50mm f1.8 which I use for low light or when I don't want to carry a lot of lenses. Regards CK

6th April 2002	#8
BenJR Guests Posts: n/a	For me it would have to be the 35mm I have the Manual Focus Nikkor AIS 35mm f1.4. Its heavy for a 35mm, boasts a fast aperture of f1.4 but still maintains a 52mm filter thread. It best represents my "normal" viewpoint, Its sharp from 2.8-5.6 and the out-of-focus rendintion is quite nice. If push came to shove and I had to sell most of my stuff, I'd sell the rest and keep the 35mm.

7th April 2002	#9
kraterz Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 208	When I was shooting Nikon before changing system my fav lens was the AI-S 105/2.5. I love this lens. It is one of the finest lens made by Nikon IMHO. By far the best portrait lens Ive ever used.

17th April 2002	#12
Sin Deregistered Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 136	AF 24mm F2.8D and AF 50mm F1.8 The only lens I have other than a superzoom and serves most of my travel photography needs. Though still lacking a good portrait/macro lens...

24th April 2002	#14
rain_danz Guests Posts: n/a	Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 AI

24th April 2002	#15
Darren ClubSNAP Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: ClubSNAP HQ Posts: 7,473	Like Ian, I don't have a single favorite, but 3: 1. Nikkor 105f/2DC - perfect for kid's portraits and usable as a macro with some extension tubes 2. Nikkor 300f/4 AFS - great for nature 3. Nikkor 80-200f/2.8 (any version) - was my most used lens until the 300f/4 came along and not forgetting the Nikkor TC14EII that goes so very well with the 80-200f/2.8 and 300f/4. __________________ Tweet?

29th April 2002	#16
phero-man Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Punggol Posts: 58	17-35 F2.8 ED Sharp, FAST. No complains.

29th April 2002	#17
Fred Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,240	AFS 80-200 f2.8 for me At the moment

30th April 2002	#18
Lennier Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 208	Gotta be the 85 f1.8.

3rd May 2002	#19
SL6 Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 146	Fave lens A few good ones. Nikon 20mm f2.8 Ais Nikon 50mm f1.8 AF, lowest price but very high on quality Nikon 105 f2.5 Ais Nikon 105mm f4 micro lens Nikon 180mm f2.8