What Is Your Favorite Lens For DX? Which Is Your Favorite For FX? Why?

sonicbuffalo_RIP

Senior Member
I thought this subject was overdue and maybe some of us, especially me, might learn something.

My favorite lens right now is the 70-140 mm DX

Out of all the lenses I've owned, I'd have to say the 14-24 mm f/2.8. It was just outstanding for the lack of distortion on a wide angle lens.
 

Michael J.

Senior Member
Honestly, I love my Nikon 16-85mm it is perfect for my need. So this is my #1
The second one is the 35mm 1.8 DX. I can't tell you in right words how great this lens is.
 

D12345678

Senior Member
Hard to say exactly, but probably for DX I think the 35f1.8g because its so very sharp and can get in nice and close to the subject, is small and light weight. Second choice for DX could be the Tokina 116 because it's also sharp for a wide angle and generally produces good results, plus as a bonus it can be used at 16mm on full frame. I used it only just this morning on my D610.

For FX, well I haven't got a great selection like some Nikonites members, but probably the 50f1.8g for similar reasons to the 35 for DX.
 

Philnz

Senior Member
Just now the Tamron 16-300 Covers most of my requirements But am looking at the Tamron SP 90mm F2.8 Macro VC I don't really have a good fast lens.
 

TedG954

Senior Member
For DX, the Tokina 12-24/4 gets the most use. Close second is the Nikon 35/1.8

For FX, the Nikon 24/1.4 is quickly becoming my favorite, just barely ahead of the Nikon 16-35/4.

Reasons are the same for all..... I like their versatility and the results they produce.
 

fotojack

Senior Member
For DX (which is all I shoot with), my favourite is the Tokina 11-16. Just love it. Runner up would be the 35 f/1.8. If I had an FX, it would be the 24-70, hands down.
 
0018-140 because it is a great walk around lens. Next would be the 70-300 since the reach is great for wildlife and it is sharp. The 11-16 is a nice addition to my collections too but it does not get the use the first two do.
 

Ironwood

Senior Member
I only shoot DX as the D7100 is my only body, the lens which spends the most time on the camera is the Nikon 105G f2.8, I would probably have to say it is my favourite lens, but it only just beats the 35G f1.8 and the 16-85 Nikon.
 

J-see

Senior Member
My 200mm f/4 is my favorite lens on both during the summer time. Manual focus on the DX but I can live with that. She gives me some range and allows me to go 1:1 which is fantastic as a walk around lens.

Now the weather gets worse and 1:1 turned into a graveyard, I am growing fond of my 35mm 1.8.
 

mikew_RIP

Senior Member
My 200mm f/4 is my favorite lens on both during the summer time. Manual focus on the DX but I can live with that. She gives me some range and allows me to go 1:1 which is fantastic as a walk around lens.

Now the weather gets worse and 1:1 turned into a graveyard, I am growing fond of my 35mm 1.8.

But you haven't got you 150-600 yet :D
 

SteveH

Senior Member
My favourite is the 35mm F1.8 - The 18-55mm kit lens has only been used once since I bought the 35mm. A very close second is the Sigma 8-16mm ultra wide.... Just because it's so amazingly wide!
 

wornish

Senior Member
I thought this subject was overdue and maybe some of us, especially me, might learn something.

My favorite lens right now is the 70-140 mm DX

Out of all the lenses I've owned, I'd have to say the 14-24 mm f/2.8. It was just outstanding for the lack of distortion on a wide angle lens.

I am with you , the 14-24mm f/2.8 never fails to blow me away with the detail and lack of distortion it delivers. I know it makes using filters difficult but it makes up for it big time.
 

traceyjj

Senior Member
DX favourite is/was the Sigma 17-70 as it covered 95% of my wants/needs. I used to hanker after an ultra-wide, but I knew I was eventually going full-frame, so I didnt buy one.

FX I only have the 28-300, so it has to be my favourite. I dont intend buying anything but an ultrawide for the FX for a year, then I will know which focal length I use the most, and thats the lens I will invest the most money in :)
 
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