What lens do you most use, and why?

[Digidave]

If anybody is interested in exactly how often they use each of their individual lenses, or what f/stop they use most often, or what focal length they use most often. This little freeware program will analyze all your photo's that have EXIF data attached & tell you exactly what type of photos you've been taking. Apparently, I've been using my 18-200mm VR lens a lot!!



Here is where you can see screen shots & download the program. Download is at the bottom of the page.

Exif-Viewer 2

[psykon99]

Originally Posted by Digidave

If anybody is interested in exactly how often they use each of their individual lenses, or what f/stop they use most often, or what focal length they use most often. This little freeware program will analyze all your photo's that have EXIF data attached & tell you exactly what type of photos you've been taking. Apparently, I've been using my 18-200mm VR lens a lot!!



Here is where you can see screen shots & download the program. Download is at the bottom of the page.

Exif-Viewer 2

I love this program! Apparently I use the Sigma 18-200 OS 47% of the time with the 50mm f1.8 following up at 23% of the time.

[wacountrymum]

I've mainly used the 18-55mm which came with the 400D. I found it terrible in lowlight situations, and have recently purchased the 50mm 1.8. Taking a bit of getting used to, but I'm sure we'll get there!!!

[WooD]

Here lately I've been using my 24-85 most of the time. I got a 50 f/1.8 for Christmas, but haven't played with it too much. Out of all my lens, my 80-200 f/2.8 is my all time favorite.

[Larbear]

My lense of choice is my Canon 24-70 f2.8, the pictures are crisp & clear plus it's great in low light situations. My close runner up is my Canon 17-85, I know there's been a lot of adverse comments about this lens on other forums, but I must be one of the lucky ones who got a good copy.

[kirbinster]

Interesting program. If you have Lightroom it provides the same data, but great for those that don't have lightroom - thanks.

[topslakr]

That's tough. I carry two bodies with me. The D300 usually has the 50mm f/1.8 or the 85mm f/1.8. The fast lens plus the D300's high ISO performance makes it fantastically versitle.

On my D40 I keep the 24-120mm VR mounted when it's in my bag for quick shots. That's my walking around lens. When I'm actually shooting with the D40, as in out for the day shooting, I am almost always using the 70-300mm VR lens. I'm a sound engineer so I'm almost always stuck behind the mixing board at the back of an auditorium. The range is helpful to getting decent shots.

Ironically I typically lend out the D300 to friends that are at the show while I stay behind the board with the D40. Seems I have it backwards...

Topslakr

[Digidave]

Ironically I typically lend out the D300 to friends that are at the show while I stay behind the board with the D40. Seems I have it backwards...

Dude!!

[rungeman]

I admit I looked in depth at this a while ago - not sure whether I should begin to focus on wide or telephoto.

Results agreed with a few comments here - 50mm f1.4 was most used.

Since then I am challenging myself to use other lenses (and get new perspectives) - hopefully get better use of my kit .

Exifstats was the program I used - gives A LOT of detail. Also, as I have changed between FF, 1.3x and 1.6x - it gives a better idea of the length I use (even within a zoom range).

[OhCaptain]

Since I just ordered my 50mm lens last night, I can't possibly tell you that one. The lens I have mounted the most is my 17-85 mm IS lens that came with my Canon 30D.

For Christmas, I got a 70-300 lens and have been using that one more frequently, lately, but that's just because its new.

For every day stuff, the 17-85 is my workhorse.