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This is a discussion on Favorite Lens or The Money Lens within the Equipment Talk forums, part of the Photography Information category; Originally Posted by Daniel W. Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2.8-4 or a Sears 135/2.8. At "the golden hour" these lenses are ...
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Cool Welcome to the club - 03-02-2008, 02:06 PM

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Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2.8-4 or a Sears 135/2.8.

At "the golden hour" these lenses are absolute beasts...

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John & I aren't the only ones around here who appreciate oldies but goodies.

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03-02-2008, 05:34 PM

Well for the $ 24-105L it pays for the favs,

15mm 2.8L or 85mm 1.2L

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03-02-2008, 05:36 PM

35L F1.4
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300 F2.8 IS

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03-02-2008, 07:23 PM

[QUOTE 70-200/2.8 for now. 24-70/2.8 probably next...[/QUOTE]

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03-03-2008, 01:29 AM

My 24-70 2.8 pays more bills than any other lens, but I'd shoot everything with my 70-200 2.8 if I could. Most coveted lens is the 120-300 2.8.

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03-03-2008, 02:48 AM

85 1.8

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03-03-2008, 05:38 AM

Minolta 70-210/4 "Beercan"
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50 f/1.8 because it works wonders for cheap.

85 f/1.8 because it has been perfect for portraits.

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03-03-2008, 08:56 AM

70-200 f2.8L IS
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03-03-2008, 09:16 AM

me likey my Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 & 35mm f/2

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