Whats your go to lens?

[klitteral2009]

When you're traveling light in the parks, what's your favorite all around lens? I'm thinking of our next trip and I don't want to lug a big bag around and have to keep up with it all and chase my 3 kids do you go with a prime? Telephoto?

I shoot with a Nikon d5200.

 

[photo_chick]

My favorite walk around lens, and what's on my camera most of the time, is a 24-105 f/4. I tend to stash a prime in my bag or pocket for dark rides and such.

 

[WDWFigment]

My go-to lens is the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8.

 

[SkaGoat]

My Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 is on my Canon 7D 95% of the time.

 

[PythonFan888]

My go-to lens is the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8.

Ditto. The 14-24 is the reason why I went full frame.

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

In the past, it has been my Sigma 28-70 f2.8. I recently picked up a Tamron 17-50 f2.8 to replace the DW's kit lens and I steal it and have had some success with it on a non-Disney vacation (I like 2.8 lenses for the lowlight capabilities). I also shoot a crop sensor camera so the 17mm gives me wider options that I didn't have with the 28 (although the 28-70 is still a favorite of mine). I bought it as a cheaper option to the 24-70 f2.8 right after it was discontinued. I have been pleasantly surprised by its optics. It has been a very good lens.

 

[whoiscliffwang]

16-35mm f/4... until I can afford a 14-24mm f/2.8

 

[firemanchip]

Tamron 17-50, 2.8 on my T3i.

 

[klitteral2009]

Looks like the 17-50 is pretty popular! I was considering the 50mm/1.8 but maybe i should look into the Tamron...

 

[kofslinky]

I used my 50mm f/1.8 on my last trip and I LOVED it! It was a little tight in a couple shots, but it was fast and quite sharp. I know a lot of people prefer the wide angle, but for me 50mm was fine.

Couple examples:


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Untitled by bianchiea5, on Flickr

 

[klitteral2009]

I used my 50mm f/1.8 on my last trip and I LOVED it! It was a little tight in a couple shots, but it was fast and quite sharp. I know a lot of people prefer the wide angle, but for me 50mm was fine.

Couple examples:


Untitled by bianchiea5, on Flickr


Untitled by bianchiea5, on Flickr


Untitled by bianchiea5, on Flickr


Untitled by bianchiea5, on Flickr

I like the look of those! I hate my flash and refuse to use it unless absolutely necessary so low light capability is a must for me.

 

[jimim]

My canon 24-70 2.8 II

Before that for 3 or 4 years it was the canon 17-55 2.8 and I loved that. Gorcthe new canon to ease the cost of going full frame soon.

But today at the flower show I used my Tokina 11-17 2.8 and had a really good time. No idea what came out or not cause it was so bright over there and busy but we will see.

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[mom2rtk]

My baby is the Canon 17-55 f/2.8. She's just back from a rather pricey spa trip to the Canon factory, but she's dust free and ready for a few more years of loyal service.

 

[handicap18]

Since I switched to full frame in June of last year I have only used 2 lenses (just over 4,000 shutter clicks), Nikon 24-70 f/2.8 and Nikon 70-200 f/2.8.

We are going to Disney in June this year and those are the 2 I'll have along with occasionally using the Nikon 50 f/1.8 and Sigma 10-20mm (though not all that much since it is as DX lens). I'll bring the 1.4x teleconverter to use with the 70-200 when needed.

When I was shooting a DX body, my go to lens was the Sigma 17-50 f/2.8.

 

[klitteral2009]

Thinking I need to start saving for the 17-50mm. I like to have different lenses but I really want something that will do most anything as to keep from changing lenses when I don't have the most ideal surroundings to do so. Plus, I've already got a 50mm/1.8 but its just an old lens that won't auto focus.

 

[SrisonS]

With my T4i, it was mainly the Canon 18-135, for its zoom versatilitly. But the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 is creeping into that walkaround spot. From the way I usually like to shoot, that aperture versatility is great!! Plus, when I'm with my family, my shooting priorities are different. So I'd rather have that 1.8 than zoom.

 

[swooshbear]

My Canon 24-70 2.8 is pretty much my all purpose lens, not the lightest lens to carry all day in the parks though.

 

[firemanchip]

With my T4i, it was mainly the Canon 18-135, for its zoom versatilitly. But the Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 is creeping into that walkaround spot. From the way I usually like to shoot, that aperture versatility is great!! Plus, when I'm with my family, my shooting priorities are different. So I'd rather have that 1.8 than zoom.

I`m seriously considering the Sigma 18-35 before my next trip. Is it all they say it is?

 

[kofslinky]

I like the look of those! I hate my flash and refuse to use it unless absolutely necessary so low light capability is a must for me.

Thanks! Here's a link to more pictures from that trip. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ebianchi/sets/72157641955764905/ Some of the darker images did get a little help in post process, but I still recommend the lens. The other one you're looking at looks good too!

 

[klitteral2009]

Thanks! Here's a link to more pictures from that trip. https://www.flickr.com/photos/ebianchi/sets/72157641955764905/ Some of the darker images did get a little help in post process, but I still recommend the lens. The other one you're looking at looks good too!

Those look great love the Haunted Mansion ones...ESP Madame Leota I may rent one for our next trip while I save my pennies