I do. Now part of that was that I had a very large collection, but I have
pared that down to a much more reasonable size. Another member mentioned
the 200/4. I find my 200 (mine's a /5) on the shelf too, as I usually pick
up a zoom. Heresy, I know, but my long length shooting is usually sports
and the zoom is invaluable. Another lens that stays on the shelf is the
35/2.8. I find myself using the wider angle, particularly the 21/2 so much
more. If I do need a 35, once again, it is usually available on a short
zoom I am carrying.
Perhaps the most painful is the 35-80/2.8. No question it is an amazing
lens -- truly world-class. I still find myself leaving it behind in favor
of the 35-70/3.5-4.5. The biggest reason is size and weight. The 35-80 is
big and heavy, compared to the little 35-70. Are the images 'better'?
Probably, but not enough to my untrained eye to carry it. I am seriously
considering selling it, as it is hard to justify having that much money tied
up.
Let's see. What else. The 35 Shift, but it's an 'ususual use' lens. The
Tamron 80-200/2.8. Great lens, a must have in some situations, but the
50-250/5 or 60-300 get more use.
How about turning it around? What lenses get the most use? In my case,
that would be, in rough order:
E-20
90/2 Macro
21/2
35-70/3.5-4.5
Tamron 60-300
OK, OK, the E-20 isn't a lens, but I do find myself grabbing it more and
more. The quality is superb and the convenience is incredible.
Tom
> Is it just me, or does everyone has lenses that they rarely use? Say, may
> be once a year? Especially now that they are no longer available, it seems
> so risky to lose one....
>
> And of course I don't mean the hordes of 50/1.8 body caps :-)
>
> // richard
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