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StarTroop · 12-06-2019, 05:43 PM - **1 Like**

I don't think I really have any one focal length that I'd use most often. Every time I think I've spent enough time with one FOV, I switch to something else. I suppose I appreciate the versatility of the DA 21mm the most, but on film I use either my 28mm or 35mm to approximate the same FOV, otherwise my 50mm is more used on film (yet my 35mm is used less on APS-C.)

I think if I had the 31mm, it would probably become my most used lens across film+APS-C because it's in the normal range in both formats, but even then I'd still need the 21mm for APS-C and my 50mm for film.

Ask me again once I've collected the 31mm, 40mm and 70mm lenses, because only then will I have a complete set of the most practical focal lengths.

Astro-Baby · 12-07-2019, 06:42 AM

Probably most used is the 50ish mil but I am quite fond of 85ish lenses, I used to do a lot of model shoots years ago but Probably my best shots have been done with 135 length though.

danielblues · 12-07-2019, 05:23 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

the range that seems to be my favorite stretches from 50 to 60mm - in that thin 10mm band, I have 14 lenses....

Using "pepperberry farm" logic my favourite range isto 35 to 50, I have 6 lens for that range, I thought I had too much, I was wrong, it's a useful measurement unit

**pepperberry farm** · 12-07-2019, 05:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by danielblues

Using "pepperberry farm" logic my favourite range isto 35 to 50, I have 6 lens for that range, I thought I had too much, I was wrong, it's a useful measurement unit

oh dear.... there's no logic to my photography....

(:

SirTomster · 12-07-2019, 10:14 PM

As my favorite types of photography are Nightscapes and Landscapes, I like it very wide. 15mm to 30mm

But then if there is any wildlife, I am at the other end of the spectrum at 400 to 500.

I guess I like the extremes.

photolady95 · 12-08-2019, 08:01 AM

My favorite is my new to me, DA 55-300mm WR ED. It has not been off my K-50 white knight since I bought it. And since I don't have the shortest prime yet, I use it most often.

ChristianRock · 12-10-2019, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

My favorite is my new to me, DA 55-300mm WR ED. It has not been off my K-50 white knight since I bought it. And since I don't have the shortest prime yet, I use it most often.

But what focal length?

Originally posted by timb64

16-85 (DA/WR variety)

But what focal length?

We're talking focal lengths, not lenses

photolady95 · 12-10-2019, 04:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

But what focal length?

Mostly, 300mm. The hawk I shot was at 170mm because I was so close to him, but normally, always at 300mm.

timb64 · 12-10-2019, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

But what focal length?

We're talking focal lengths, not lenses

Loads of the replies in this thread quote more than one focal length,I'm just including a range!

disconnekt · 12-10-2019, 08:15 PM

My two most used focal lengths for my film camera(s) is a 35mm f2.8 (short focus throw is very annoying, may sell it or trade it) & 50mm f1.7

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12-06-2019, 05:43 PM - 1 Like	#46
StarTroop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 175	I don't think I really have any one focal length that I'd use most often. Every time I think I've spent enough time with one FOV, I switch to something else. I suppose I appreciate the versatility of the DA 21mm the most, but on film I use either my 28mm or 35mm to approximate the same FOV, otherwise my 50mm is more used on film (yet my 35mm is used less on APS-C.) I think if I had the 31mm, it would probably become my most used lens across film+APS-C because it's in the normal range in both formats, but even then I'd still need the 21mm for APS-C and my 50mm for film. Ask me again once I've collected the 31mm, 40mm and 70mm lenses, because only then will I have a complete set of the most practical focal lengths.

12-07-2019, 06:42 AM	#47
Astro-Baby Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Reigate, Surrey Posts: 764	Probably most used is the 50ish mil but I am quite fond of 85ish lenses, I used to do a lot of model shoots years ago but Probably my best shots have been done with 135 length though.

12-07-2019, 05:23 PM	#48
danielblues Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cascais, Portugal Posts: 173	Originally posted by pepperberry farm the range that seems to be my favorite stretches from 50 to 60mm - in that thin 10mm band, I have 14 lenses.... Using "pepperberry farm" logic my favourite range isto 35 to 50, I have 6 lens for that range, I thought I had too much, I was wrong, it's a useful measurement unit

12-07-2019, 05:40 PM - 1 Like	#49
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by danielblues Using "pepperberry farm" logic my favourite range isto 35 to 50, I have 6 lens for that range, I thought I had too much, I was wrong, it's a useful measurement unit oh dear.... there's no logic to my photography.... (:

12-07-2019, 10:14 PM	#50
SirTomster Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 416	As my favorite types of photography are Nightscapes and Landscapes, I like it very wide. 15mm to 30mm But then if there is any wildlife, I am at the other end of the spectrum at 400 to 500. I guess I like the extremes.

12-08-2019, 08:01 AM	#51
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	My favorite is my new to me, DA 55-300mm WR ED. It has not been off my K-50 white knight since I bought it. And since I don't have the shortest prime yet, I use it most often.

12-10-2019, 12:49 PM	#52
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 My favorite is my new to me, DA 55-300mm WR ED. It has not been off my K-50 white knight since I bought it. And since I don't have the shortest prime yet, I use it most often. But what focal length? Originally posted by timb64 16-85 (DA/WR variety) But what focal length? We're talking focal lengths, not lenses

12-10-2019, 04:07 PM - 1 Like	#53
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by ChristianRock But what focal length? Mostly, 300mm. The hawk I shot was at 170mm because I was so close to him, but normally, always at 300mm.

12-10-2019, 05:25 PM	#54
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by ChristianRock But what focal length? We're talking focal lengths, not lenses Loads of the replies in this thread quote more than one focal length,I'm just including a range!

12-10-2019, 08:15 PM	#55
disconnekt Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: SoCal/I.E. Photos: Albums Posts: 1,702	My two most used focal lengths for my film camera(s) is a 35mm f2.8 (short focus throw is very annoying, may sell it or trade it) & 50mm f1.7

Favorite and/or most used focal length

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