If you could only have 3 lenses...

[Frequent Traveler]

Digital or Film? :mrgreen:

From my digital kit (Minolta Dynax 7D) selection is a no-brainer:
Minolta Maxxum 24mm f2.8
Minolta Maxxum 28-135mm f4-4.5
Minolta Maxxum 70-210mm f4 "Beercan"

 

[Layton]

Easy.

16-35mm f2.8
50mm f1.2
70-200mm f2.8

 

[robbie_vlad]

My dream Trio:

16-35mm f/2.8L
24-70mm f/2.8L
70-200mm f/2.8L

 

[bigtwinky]

If I had to keep my current camera (XSI)

10-22mm f3.5-4.5
50mm f1.2
70-200mm f2.8

If I could upgrade to a full frame:

16-35mm f2.8
50mm f1.2
70-200mm f2.8

I was going to say a 24-70mm f2.8, but I don't seem to shoot much in the 35-70 zone that I can't do with a 50 and moving my feet.

Hard choice though

 

[Santa Gertrudis]

Easy. For DX anyway...

Nikon 12-24 f/4
Nikon 17-55 f/2.8
Nikon 70-200 f/2.8

EDIT: I was searching for something and came across this. Didn't realize it was so old.

 

[inTempus]

If I could only have 3, it would be the most practical lenses in my collection that give me the most versatility.

17-40L
24-70L
70-200L

I would like to say one of my primes, but I can make due without the super shallow DoF and super low light performance.

 

[TomBlaze]

Below are the lenses I want to have when I get my 5D MK2

Canon | 24-105mm f/4L IS USM AF Lens | 0344B002AA | B&H Photo

This one is going to be my all-around lens. Focal range is a nice sweetspot. I am buying this in a few weeks but will have to settle using it with my rebel until I raise the money for my 5D.

Canon | Super Wide Angle EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM | 2045B002 | B&H

For when I want nice, wide open landscapes and architectural shots. I like landscapes a lot so This will see a lot of use. I just wish the filter size matched up the the 24-105mm. Two sets of ND filters can get expensive.

Canon | Telephoto EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM Autofocus | 2529A004AA

For when I need a little distance. I would prefer the 300mm but it gets expensive exponentially after that. 200mm still provides a nice range.

 

[Hooligan Dan]

Easy choice.

Nikon 17-35 2.8
Nikon 70-200 2.8
Nikon 300 2.8

 

[bigboi3]

out from the graves.. haha.


Nikkor 24mm 1.4G
Nikkor 50mm 1.4G
Nikkor 85mm 1.4G

 

[pbelarge]

I have the 7D
10-22 - I like the wide angle below 16
24-70- I love the lens
70-200 - with at least the 1.4 extender


But....
I will not stop with the lenses I already have. I plan on dispatching of my 70-300 and purchasing a couple of fast primes.
I am going to get the 70-200-2/8
and I also think I am going to purchase one of the TS-E lenses.

I have my eye on the 5D mII either later this fall or early in '11.

 

[cfusionpm]

On my crop body, I've already got my ideal 3 lenses:

10-22
17-55 2.8 IS
70-200 2.8 IS II

 

[Derrel]

Nikon 14-24 AF-S
Nikon 24-70 AF-S
Nikon 70-200 2.8 VR-II

Those three would be a good basis for a career in photography.

 

[sovietdoc]

8-15 f/4 L
24-70 f/2.8 L
70-300 f/4-5.6 L

maybe 24-105 L with 100-400 L at the tele end..

 

[magkelly]

Make mine all Takumars, 50MM, 105MM, 200MM.

 

[Idahophoto]

Tough call. I have thought about this alot and I think it would be

1)Canon 24-70/2.8L
2)Canon 70-200/2.8L IS II
3)Canon 100/2.8L IS

Right now I would probably swap out the Macro for a super wide> Tokina 12-24/4 or maybe the Canon 8-15 when it comes out (Should be one sweet ass lens)