What was your first L lens?

[Eldar]

My first L was a FD50mm f1.2L, mounted on a NewF1, bought in 1987. I was shooting Kodachrome 25ISO. First trip was 2weeks of sailing in Greece. Those images look good even today.

It's been down hill (for my bank account) ever since ...

 

[mackguyver]

My first L was a FD50mm f1.2L, mounted on a NewF1, bought in 1987. I was shooting Kodachrome 25ISO. First trip was 2weeks of sailing in Greece. Those images look good even today.

It's been down hill (for my bank account) ever since ...

If you started in 1987, I'm surprised you still have any money I bet those photos look great!

 

[friedrice1212]

24-105 in a 5D2 kit. Then 70-200 IS mk1, 50L, 24L. L is a drug...

 

[mackguyver]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

 

[wopbv4]

100 mm macro IS. I am surprised who many people picked this as there first L lens. It is one of the "cheeper" L lenses , so that probably helps.

Anyway, this was the start of spending a lot of money. I bought (not in that order) 8-15 fisheye, 16-35, 24-70, 70-200, 85 F1.2, ts 24, 30 f2IS. I know that the 30 F2 is not an L lens, but it pretty damn good, I just love it.
Only disappointment I had was 17-40, just couldn't make it work for me and sold it.

Most used 24-70 and 70-200

 

[tayassu]

My first and up until now only L Lens is the 70-300. I bought this in addition for my (now sold) 15-85 to get some bird and flower shots. It handles very nice with its 1.2m MFD for "macro" work (I used it almost exclusively for that purpose before I got my real macro lens) and I love the autofocus speed and IQ at 300mm.

 

[dhr90]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

 

[Eldar]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

 

[benperrin]

First was the 17-40L then it was the
24-105L
85L
35L
135L
100L Macro (had the non L version but sold it to buy a 1dmk3)
24-70L 2.8 ii
and now the 16-35 f4 on order

I'm going to sell off the 17-40 and 24-105 though. I won't need them anymore. I feel like I'm well covered now unless I want to go on safari ;D. After going through the 17-85 and 50 1.4 I can safely say that I'll never buy a non L lens again. Unless it is made by a guy called Carl.

 

[mackguyver]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

Eldar, you and Ben are correct, although I would like to consult Dolina - given his posts, it looks like he really does own all of the L lenses...

 

[Menace]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

Eldar, you and Ben are correct, although I would like to consult Dolina - given his posts, it looks like he really does own all of the L lenses...

GAS never stops, once I have all the L lenses I'd probably start looking for 'vintage' or obscure lenses! It will never stop !

 

[Roo]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

Eldar, you and Ben are correct, although I would like to consult Dolina - given his posts, it looks like he really does own all of the L lenses...

Ohhh it is a drug....

Last night I attended a Canon lens event put on by a local camera shop. During the course of the night I had over $40k in different L glass attached to the front of my camera. Despite their best efforts at plying me with alcohol and offering 10% off purchases on the night I walked out with my credit card (and dignity) intact...but, but there were some I really, really wanted!

Anybody want to buy a kidney? ;D

 

[mackguyver]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

Eldar, you and Ben are correct, although I would like to consult Dolina - given his posts, it looks like he really does own all of the L lenses...

Despite their best efforts at plying me with alcohol and offering 10% off purchases on the night I walked out with my credit card (and dignity) intact...but, but there were some I really, really wanted!

Anybody want to buy a kidney? ;D

No on the kidney, but I would like to buy your resolve Be honest, though, what percentage off would have made the difference?

 

[Dylan777]

L is a drug...

So true, the only cure is to collect them all

What happens then? I'm sure owning all L lenses will in no way prevent G.A.S

I know this guy called Carl ... Zeiss I think ... :

Eldar, you and Ben are correct, although I would like to consult Dolina - given his posts, it looks like he really does own all of the L lenses...

GAS never stops, once I have all the L lenses I'd probably start looking for 'vintage' or obscure lenses! It will never stop !

+1

 

[NancyP]

Yes, the manual lens enthusiasts start collecting all sorts of vintage lenses. This used to be a cheap collector's hobby, but prices have increased lately for good stuff.

 

[johnhenry]

First was a 24-105L for my 40D, to which I added a 200mm 1.8L. I still want a FF body with at least 42M pixels to see full resolution of the 200mm's images