what you favourite prime lens combo?

[bevan.n.z]

Hi ,
Just interested to hear of anyones special kit of unusual prime lenses they take with them when they go out shooting...

I started using a 20mm and a 105mm combination only out of the fact that my holster bag would only fit the two primes in it!!...and now I am used to either shooting from very close or weird angles or standing back and using the narrower field of view..{sometimes I curse that my 50's not in the bag but I try to get around it}

Do you have any weird prime lens combinations or have heard of any?
Would love to hear of any ...thanks for your time.

Bevan.n.z

[mtbbrian]

Until recently, the only two lens I had were a 24mm and a 180mm.
It was what I could afford at the time.
But I have just recently gotten two zooms, a 35-70 and 80-200.
I will keep the 24.
Brian

[Old Timer]

When I was shooting mostly with primes a few years ago I would alway have the 24 and 85 mm's with me. Depending on where I was and what I wanted to carry I would add a 135 and or 200mm. Some times added the 50 mm and always had a reversing ring for closeups. Today the only prime I carry is the 105 macro along with three zooms, 18-70 and 80-200 and the 35-70mm for the extra speed of the f2.8 when it is needed. I have always carried a pretty full bag. The big diference today is I only carry one body. With film a always carried two each loaded with a different film.

[Lionheart]

Hi ,
Just interested to hear of anyones special kit of unusual prime lenses they take with them when they go out shooting...

I started using a 20mm and a 105mm combination only out of the fact that my holster bag would only fit the two primes in it!!...and now I am used to either shooting from very close or weird angles or standing back and using the narrower field of view..{sometimes I curse that my 50's not in the bag but I try to get around it}

Do you have any weird prime lens combinations or have heard of any?
Would love to hear of any ...thanks for your time.

Bevan.n.z

My usual prime lens setup when I do pack just primes (which is rare):
20mm f2.8
50mm f2.5 compact macro
85mm f1.8
135mm f2
1.4x, and 2x extenders for the 135.

[another view]

When I shoot in low light, I usually just use my 50 and 85 f1.4 which are the only two primes I own. I'm eyeing the Nikon 28 f1.4 to round out the set but I'd have to sell my wife's car to get it, and I don't think that would go over too well. Plus the 50 and 85 are focal lengths I use on digital but the 28 probably wouldn't be too often. Only one way to find out I guess... Score one for the Canon users with the 24 f1.4 - that's one I'd love to have.

[MJS]

I'd like a 105 Micro, until then I'll stick with the 28-70/2.8 and the 80-200/2.8.

[Liz]

Hi

Thanks - this is a nice and interesting thread.

I have 2 primes - Canon 50mm/f1.4 and 85mm/f1.8

I use both for portraits and street photography and low light on the Rebel 300D

However, since I purchased the Canon 17-40mm/f4L I usually have that lens on my camera as it is one sharp lens and the colors are awesome. The above 2 primes are also sharp with great color - but this little 17-40 is my favorite.

Have a good weekend.

Liz

Hi ,
Just interested to hear of anyones special kit of unusual prime lenses they take with them when they go out shooting...

I started using a 20mm and a 105mm combination only out of the fact that my holster bag would only fit the two primes in it!!...and now I am used to either shooting from very close or weird angles or standing back and using the narrower field of view..{sometimes I curse that my 50's not in the bag but I try to get around it}

Do you have any weird prime lens combinations or have heard of any?
Would love to hear of any ...thanks for your time.

Bevan.n.z

[Iguanamom]

7 out of my 8 lenses are primes. Routinely bring the 35mm and the 90mm with me. The 90 replaced the 135mm simply because it has a macro function. I recently bought a 180mm as well and have been taking that with me too.

Least used is the 300mm. Then the 50mm. Then the 24mm.

I prefer primes because of their low light capability and their awesome sharpness.

[Gerry Widen]

I usually only go out with my 35/2mm lens and if I take another which is rare it will usually be a 50 to get a little closer. I find the 35 offers enough DOF for my quick style of street shooting and the f2 is fast enough for most situations.