I'm done - I have all the lenses I need

[mackguyver]

Thanks, or maybe no thanks to a canonpricewatch.com alert I set up, I just snagged a refurbished TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II at 20% off.

With that, I'm done. Really. I have all the lenses I'll ever need to own. I can rent longer super teles, other TS-Es, etc. for jobs or projects.

It's taken me a long time to figure out what I need, but I have and I'm so happy to have completed it

My lenses and uses are as follows:

24 1.4L II - I love 24mm, it's my favorite and most used FL, period. The f/1.4 rocks for events and landscapes, and it's nice & small.

TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II - I have more and more architectural work coming my way and TS-Es just can't be beat. I don't like in a big city or shoot interiors much, so 24mm is ideal, plus I can use polarizers and ND filters with ease. I borrowed one from CPS and loved it, but didn't have much time to perfect it. I was very sad to return it once I realized how amazing tilt-shift movements can be.

85 1.2L II - the 50 1.2 and 135 2 are great, but I found the 85 to be more versatile for all types of portraits, and I think it's THE people lens.

180 3.5L Macro - I prefer the longer working distance, included tripod ring, and compression over the 100L. Plus it has the very best color of any Canon lens, IMHO.

300 2.8L IS II - I went for this over the bigger lenses as it's far more versatile (300, 420, and 600) and truly hand-holdable. No gimbal needed, just more patience and skill requireed to get closer to wildlife. I'll rent the 600 or 800 as needed.

Extenders 1.4x III & 2x III - both work awesome with the 180 3.5L Macro, 300 2.8L IS II and 70-200 2.8L IS II

16-35 2.8L II - I don't love this lens as much, but it is very versatile for architecture, landscape, and events

24-70 2.8L II - Perfect do it all zoom #1

70-200 2.8L IS II - Perfect do it all zoom #2

I'm sure I sound a bit nuts , but I'd like to thank that I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

 

[bholliman]

Thanks, or maybe no thanks to a canonpricewatch.com alert I set up, I just snagged a refurbished TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II at 20% off.

You were one of those who beat me to the computer on this one! :-\ I've been watching closely for these to be restocked and was tied up in a meeting for half an hour after the canonpricewatch.com alert came in. They must have sold out very quickly.

I won't be "done" when I get this lens, but closer.

 

[Loswr]

...I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

I


DON'T


UNDERSTAND


???

 

[J.R.]

Thanks, or maybe no thanks to a canonpricewatch.com alert I set up, I just snagged a refurbished TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II at 20% off.

With that, I'm done. Really. I have all the lenses I'll ever need to own. I can rent longer super teles, other TS-Es, etc. for jobs or projects.

It's taken me a long time to figure out what I need, but I have and I'm so happy to have completed it

My lenses and uses are as follows:

24 1.4L II - I love 24mm, it's my favorite and most used FL, period. The f/1.4 rocks for events and landscapes, and it's nice & small.

TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II - I have more and more architectural work coming my way and TS-Es just can't be beat. I don't like in a big city or shoot interiors much, so 24mm is ideal, plus I can use polarizers and ND filters with ease. I borrowed one from CPS and loved it, but didn't have much time to perfect it. I was very sad to return it once I realized how amazing tilt-shift movements can be.

85 1.2L II - the 50 1.2 and 135 2 are great, but I found the 85 to be more versatile for all types of portraits, and I think it's THE people lens.

180 3.5L Macro - I prefer the longer working distance, included tripod ring, and compression over the 100L. Plus it has the very best color of any Canon lens, IMHO.

300 2.8L IS II - I went for this over the bigger lenses as it's far more versatile (300, 420, and 600) and truly hand-holdable. No gimbal needed, just more patience and skill requireed to get closer to wildlife. I'll rent the 600 or 800 as needed.

Extenders 1.4x III & 2x III - both work awesome with the 180 3.5L Macro, 300 2.8L IS II and 70-200 2.8L IS II

16-35 2.8L II - I don't love this lens as much, but it is very versatile for architecture, landscape, and events

24-70 2.8L II - Perfect do it all zoom #1

70-200 2.8L IS II - Perfect do it all zoom #2

I'm sure I sound a bit nuts , but I'd like to thank that I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

Awesome.

Personally, I don't think my lenses won't be complete for at least a few years with a few primes and a couple of superteles on my wishlist.

 

[mackguyver]

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I would never expect you to understand, but there's still hope for you!

 

[mackguyver]

Thanks, or maybe no thanks to a canonpricewatch.com alert I set up, I just snagged a refurbished TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II at 20% off.

You were one of those who beat me to the computer on this one! :-\ I've been watching closely for these to be restocked and was tied up in a meeting for half an hour after the canonpricewatch.com alert came in. They must have sold out very quickly.

I won't be "done" when I get this lens, but closer.

I'm sorry I swiped the lens, but I've lost this lens SO many times!!! And yes, I think they only had 1 or 2 because it was sold out as soon as I clicked submit order.

There's still one more day on the 20% off sale, so I hope you're able to get one while the getting is good.

 

[mwh1964]

Happy for you. Realistically, I don't need anymore lenses. Most probably I could do with only a standard zoom or a basic p&p taken my talent into account. However, what's the fun in being realistic about such minor details. Enjoy your new lens and post some pics.

 

[Random Orbits]

I'm sure I sound a bit nuts , but I'd like to thank that I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

Would this change with the advent of a 14-24L f/2.8?

 

[Eldar]

I wish I would be able to tic that box too. I have more lenses than I need, but I´m just too easy to tempt into trying/buying something new.
Of the ones I have, it is only the 16-35 i´m really not happy with. If you compare its average IQ with what the 24-70, 70-200 and 200-400 produces, it has quite a way to go. The long awaited 12-24 maybe ... I love the 85/1.2L II, but if one with a new faster AF system came along ... mighty tempting.
I think an important factor will be what the +50MP sensor we are waiting for will require. A bunch of Zeiss Otus lenses maybe ...

 

[docsmith]

...I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

I


DON'T


UNDERSTAND


???

ROFL....

I literally burst out laughing...partly because when I saw this thread I immediately wondering if Neuro had finally done it.....

Congrats Macguyver....that is a kit to aspire too.....

 

[mackguyver]

I'm sure I sound a bit nuts , but I'd like to thank that I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

Would this change with the advent of a 14-24L f/2.8?

Yes, and I will humbly amend my statement to say, "I have all (currently available lenses) I need to own." :-[

 

[mackguyver]

...I have all I need to own. Has anyone else "completed" their lens kit?

I


DON'T


UNDERSTAND


???

ROFL....

I literally burst out laughing...partly because when I saw this thread I immediately wondering if Neuro had finally done it.....

Congrats Macguyver....that is a kit to aspire too.....

Thanks, and yes, Neuro is a piece of work - there is very little hope for his "addiction" - LOL! I feel especially bad for him as I know he likes Zeiss (at least at work) and now the Otus line is out, well, he's going to need to head to rehab.

 

[Harv]

Every time I buy a new lens, I say the same thing. I've probably said it a hundred times. : Will likely say it again.

 

[Dylan777]

The story will cont...never end

It's a solid set though

 

[JPAZ]

So I was just thinking, since I missed the 70-200 f/2.8 at 20% off, that maybe you need another lens so you can send it to me..........

Just thinking.

Now back to reality.

Very nice group of lenses there.

 

[mrzero]

I read that list and I heard Bob Barker's voice in my head. You remember on The Price is Right when he would say, "Actual retail price is...."?

So, checking B&H, for new US models at today's full retail prices: $21,920

Damn.

[Edited: I accidentally left a 6D kit in my cart before I did that little experiment, so I changed the tally accordingly.]

 

[Vern]

It will be a sad day when I can't wish for a lens I don't yet own. :'(

Currently my wish list is down to the 24-70 2.8L II. Have thought about the 14mm 2.8II as well. Have the most recent versions of the 24 TS, 16-35, 70-200 2.8, 85 1.2, 135 2, 100 macro, 200 2, 300 2.8, 600 f4 and converters. Have tried to justify the 400 2.8 (just for the speed and DOF at that focal length) but I'm more interested in superteles for wildlife than outdoor sports. I'm hoping for some new offerings from Canon to add to the wish list - I hate the idea of having everything I want! Will there be a new 800mm to tempt me? Hard to imagine w the 600 + 1.4.

I always look forward to new lenses - more than a new camera body. Three secrets to happiness = something to do, something to love and something to look forward to.

 

[Eldar]

I read that list and I heard Bob Barker's voice in my head. You remember on The Price is Right when he would say, "Actual retail price is...."?

So, checking B&H, for new US models at today's full retail prices: $24,319

Damn.

And all it takes is One lottery ticket ...

 

[Viggo]

I can relate to the OP here. I have bought and sold and bought and sold and owned every L-prime from 14 to 300, and quite a few I have owned several times, same with the zooms. Only I haven't owned because of no interest is the 1635 and the 24-105.

And after ten twelve years of buying, trying and selling I have recently with the purchase of the 200 f2 come to what I feel is pretty much what I want and need, the 2470 mk2 and the 200. I am going to buy the 35 L II, but I have no interest in anything else and I, personally, feel there is nothing I can't shoot the way I like and want with those two(three lenses.

The need for a specific lens might occur later on, but I don't see why it should.

And it's the same with the camera, I have owned all three 5d's and 1d3, 1d4 and now the 1dX and that is the only camera I have been 110% happy with, so I'm not waiting to replace it like I did after trying to track a snail with the early edition 1d3 and failed ;D

 

[Lichtgestalt]

how can a list be complete without a 600mm f4? ???