Originally posted by Prithwijit Why limit oneself to one ? In order of preference in my mind, these would be the first five lenses I would mount on the FF body -
1. FA 43mm F1.9 - Simply because no other lens is as well suited to be "normal" on a FF sensor
2. SMC A 50mm F1.2 - Purely for having fun with thin DOF
3. FA 31mm F1.8 - You need to check out your best lens on your best body
4. FA 77mm F1.8 - Why buy a camera if you cant take some good family portraits
5. D-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro - Simply because I love Macro's and DSLR scanning of all my film negatives
I just realized that I didn't put any zoom lens on the list. Rather than interpreting that as I am biased against zooms, lets just state that I think I need more and better zooms for the FF when it comes out.
Regards,
Prithwijit
My modified reaction to Prithwijit's comments:
1. FA 77: Use this first to confirm my hope that my best lens will become even more useful with a shorter apparent FL. I have always wished I could use the "magic lens" more extensively for inside gatherings and small events without backing up and putting my back against the farthest wall--maybe now?
2. FA 31: Use this second to offset my fear that this FL will become too wide angle for daily use.
3. FA 43: Use this third to see if I can support my suspicion that it will become as useful as the 31 is now.
4. Canon FL 55, f 1.2 (adapted to K mount): Use this fourth just for fun and assurance that its 55 FL will become as useful as the 43 FL is now.
5. A 100 f 2.8 macro: To see how much better this great lens will become with shorter apparent FL, and to see if it will become an even better portrait lens.