While I’m waiting for a cd to finish burning, I thought I’d start this thread just for fun. It would be interesting to hear what cameras and lenses (accessories too) you all are using, and what you are seriously planning to get in the future (not stuff that you only wish for but would never spend the $$$ on). It would also be interesting to see what your favorite lenses are and why. Heck it might be cool if y’all could also include a pic shot with your favorite lens as well. I hope people don’t think I’m a gear freak because of this, remember it’s just for fun.
Current Cameras
- Pentax ME (My GF uses this)
- Pentax P30n (nice small manual film SLR)
- Pentax *ist DS
Lenses
- Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye
- Sigma 18-125/3.5-5.6 (ist DS kit lens and only non FF lens I have)
- Sigma 20/1.8 DG EX
- Sigma 28/1.8
- Pentax-A 28/2.8
- Pentax-A 50/1.7
- Pentax-A 50/2 (lives on my GF camera)
- Sigma 50/2.8 DG EX Macro
- Pentax-M 135/3.5
- Pentax-M 200/4
- Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
Extras
- Tamron-F 1.4x Teleconverter
- Inca AT102 Monopod
- Optex PT3900 Pro Tripod
- Lowepro Nova 4
- Lowepro Nova 2
- 512+256 MB SD CARDs
- USB OTG Portable Storage Device (30GB)
- Lots of Filters...
My favourite lenses at the moment are pretty much all of them, except the Tamron 70-300 which I want to replace with a Sigma 70-200 f2.8 when I have the money (might be a few months though).... I am also interested in getting the Pentax DA 12-24 when released (late this year) and the Sigma 150mm Macro when it is released in Pentax mount (listed as 'coming soon' on BHPhoto)...
Last edited by jeisner; 05-09-2005 at 11:55 PM.
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Joel - Canon 50d, EF16-35/2.8 Mk1, Σ 50/1.4, EF100/2.8 Macro, EF70-200/4 IS, 430EX II http://www.eisner.id.au
Kodak DCS410 Pro
Which doubles up as a full spec Nikon N90s
Also I use a D70 (no link required) with an assortment of affordable lenses.
A 28-80mm Nikkor that came with the D70
A 35-80mm Nikkor that came with the DCS
A 70-300 APO Sigma macro.
A 50mm f/1.8.
A Tokina 80-200mm f/2.8 MF. (Works very well on the N90s, metering is disabled on the D70)
A Vivitar x2 macro teleconverter for a laugh. (works very well with the 50mm prime)
Two flashguns that work in manual on the D70, one is dedicated on the N90s.
Bags, filters, memory cards, three other Kodak p/s digitals and more stuff that I always forget.
- I have also been having a blast with an M42 to EOS adapter and some oldies but goodies like:
+ Promaster 28 f2.8
+ Takumur 50 f1.8
+ 2 Random ancient 135 f3.5's
- and on it's way...Peleng 8mm Circular Fisheye
Favorite lenses right now are the Tamron 28-75 (you all know my feelings about that one), Canon 80-200, and Canon 85.
- The Tamron is my most versatile "Workhorse"...sharp, warm, consistent.
- The Canon 80-200 is the lens I pull out when I want my images to pop...sizzling, contrasty, sharp throughout.
- The Canon 85 is my newest lens, and the best portrait lens I have ever used...tack sharp with bokeh that can only be described as magical...
I've posted images from the Tamron and Canon 80-200, here's a quick snap of my tired, hungry wife after a long hard day (Canon 85 f1.8, f2, ISO100, 1/6sec on a tripod, room lighting, no PS):
Originally Posted by TheObiJuan
