rounded out my lens collection

[Elganja]

I think I can finally say I am done rounding out my camera gear. Everything just barely fits into my camera bag...

In addition to the stuff below, I also have a canon s95 for those times when I can't take my dslr with me.

 

[DaWhim]

where do you put your 70-200mm, let say when you put ont he 35mm?

i loved that tokina 11-16mm

 

[Elganja]

where do you put your 70-200mm, let say when you put ont he 35mm?

i loved that tokina 11-16mm

I usually switch it back to the orientation it's in now, when I am done shooting for the day. Otherwise, the camera is in my hand, it's a non issue. I just put the end cap on and put it in the same position it is in now.

And I love the tokina 11-16 as well, but the 50mm f1.4 is the flavor of the month (also my most recent addition) and I LOVE it

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

Nice! What kind of bag is that?

 

[dougp]

I usually switch it back to the orientation it's in now, when I am done shooting for the day. Otherwise, the camera is in my hand, it's a non issue. I just put the end cap on and put it in the same position it is in now.

And I love the tokina 11-16 as well, but the 50mm f1.4 is the flavor of the month (also my most recent addition) and I LOVE it

I find that I use my primes more than any lens unless I have to do something telephoto.

 

[Elganja]

Nice! What kind of bag is that?

Kata R-103 GDC Rucksack

 

[Gintaras]

I find that I use my primes more than any lens unless I have to do something telephoto.

I think, most of better or good photographers use 1 or 2 lenses...You can NOT be good - more or less everywhere...Either birding, portraits, macro, landscapes etc...

I haven't seen yet a photographer, who's good at using many lenses.

I've several lenses, but only one stays attached most of the time to my E-520 - Olympus ZD 70-300mm lenses. This lense made me addicted to birds and also to airplanes:

http://www.airport-data.com/photographers/gbmax:5834/

I've got very good 35mm Macro, but haven't used that much. Almost never used kit lenses that came with my camera - these are pretty good....But I try to learn as much as possible using 70-300mm

I think, it's way better to learn and use 1 or 2 lenses and make a better photos than to be proud of lense collection with no photos to be proud about....

 

[dougp]

I think, most of better or good photographers use 1 or 2 lenses...You can NOT be good - more or less everywhere...Either birding, portraits, macro, landscapes etc...

I haven't seen yet a photographer, who's good at using many lenses.

I've several lenses, but only one stays attached most of the time to my E-520 - Olympus ZD 70-300mm lenses. This lense made me addicted to birds and also to airplanes:

http://www.airport-data.com/photographers/gbmax:5834/

I've got very good 35mm Macro, but haven't used that much. Almost never used kit lenses that came with my camera - these are pretty good....But I try to learn as much as possible using 70-300mm

I think, it's way better to learn and use 1 or 2 lenses and make a better photos than to be proud of lense collection with no photos to be proud about....

Oh, I agree - I'm just saying that a 50mm f/1.7 allows you a lot of strengths. I'm not saying I'd use it over my telephoto for birding or airplanes, so don't misunderstand that. If I'm indoors for a family function, then those are the two lenses I grab because the f/4 will allow me to keep ambiance lighting without busting out a flash.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

I do like your lens selections. Those are the exact same lenses that I have put on my short list (plus the 105mm f/2 DC), but I plan to buy them as they are needed. Your equipment will not be the limiting factor in your photography. Now, get out there and shoot some interesting stuff and post here on AT!!!

JR

 

[Madwand1]

I don't see a TS or macro lens there.. but your lenses are very round.

 

[twistedlogic]

You have nothing between 50mm and 70mm, omg....

Very nice, I'm debating over a 70-200 2.8, just haven't been feeling the telephoto itch.

 

[CuriousMike]

Nice collection!

I'm debating between the Tamron 17-50 or 28-75 for my next lens; the fact I'm chasing kids means the extra zoom will likely win out.

 

[twistedlogic]

I'm debating between the Tamron 17-50 or 28-75 for my next lens; the fact I'm chasing kids means the extra zoom will likely win out.

Funny you should post this. I own the 28-75 and sometimes feel like I could use the 17-50, but I hate using WA for portraits/candids because of distance of subject and perspective distortion.

Ultimately it came down to the 28-75 is a FF lens and I'm hoping D700 prices drop after the D800 is released.

 

[icetraxx]

I'm hopeing the prices drop also. I have the 70-200mm V1 and the 28-70f2.8. I also have a 50mm 1.8 but never use it. I've had the 17-55mm f2.8, 85mm f1.4, 24mm 1.4 and the 105mm f2 Dc. I use my 70-200mm for headshots and out door single person portraits. I use the 28-70 f2.8. for outdoor groups, and indoor group and full length stuff. I didn't care too much for the 105mm. The 85 1.4 was awsome. But the 70-200 was just as good for head shots for my taste and use. Both however produce 2 different types of images. 24mm didn't use it much to justify the cost of keeping it. The 17-55 was nice the distortion was more noticiable than my 28-70mm. I would like to have the newer versions of both but the older versions are functioning just fine and they are paid for lol.

 

[rdp6]

Oh, if only I had it in the time (new baby) and fiscal budget to afford a D7000. I love the D5100 but as far as I know only Nikon AF-S lenses will work with the AF on the body. Am I mistaken? Do other mfrs offer lenses which are compatible with the Nikon AF-S system?

(googles a bit...)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nikon_compatible_lenses_with_integrated_autofocus-motor

^ Do all of these autofocus on Nikon bodies lacking the AF motor?

 

[CuriousMike]

Per your link,
"Nikon AF-S/Sigma HSM/Tamron USD: The lens contains an integrated ultrasonic focus motor, which enables quiet autofocus operation. All Nikon zoom AF-lenses have focal length encoders added."

If you want auto-focus, then you need a lens with the above designations.

The non AF-S lens will work - you will just have to manually focus the lens.