That thread was started some time ago. Now, it's summer, many people are on a vacation.
So, what will your next lense or lenses be?
In the next coming months, I'm going to sell the EF-S 17-85mm lens and buy the 24-105mm f/4L, 50mm f/1.8 II, 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM, 17-40mm f/4L and 70-200mm f/4L.
I will first buy the 24-105 and sell the 17-85, then I'll buy the 18-55 and 50 II, 18-55 is only for cockpit shots as 24-105 isn't wide enough. I will buy the 17-40 and 70-200 later as I want sharper telezoom shots and sharper wide-angle shots. 50 1.8 because it's sharp and on a pretty nice portrait focal length.
I am not planning to buy this lenses very soon, just after about 6-16 months.
I look forward to see what you are going to buy...
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 1, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 23 hours ago) and read 2129 times:
Im pretty much set for now, but when I get more glass, I will buy the 200mm F/2.8 and the 135mm F/2.0.
ANITIX87 From United States of America, joined Mar 2005, 3233 posts, RR: 14 Reply 2, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2117 times:
Well, I just got my new DSLR, so I won't be buying new lenses anytime soon. Also, there are not many cheap, good-quality lenses for the 4/3 mount Olympus uses, so I'm going to have to dish out some serious bucks for a new lens. In a few years, then, when I have a lot of money to waste, I'll hopefully buy this lens, or it's successor.
KFLLCFII From United States of America, joined Sep 2004, 3262 posts, RR: 33 Reply 3, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2117 times:
I'd love to say a 24-70 f/2.8L to replace the 24-85 f/3.5-4.5, or a 400 f/5.6L for a little extra reach from the 70-200 + 1.4, but it'll definitely be a while either way...
"About the only way to look at it, just a pity you are not POTUS KFLLCFII, seems as if we would all be better off."
Edoca From Belgium, joined Mar 2005, 687 posts, RR: 10 Reply 4, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 22 hours ago) and read 2111 times:
After finally getting an excellent tele-zoom (Nikkor 80-200 f/2.8) a few months ago, I'm now more interested in the other side of the spectrum. I'd love to get one of those 10-20 or 12-24 digital wide zooms... They're quite difficult to get though, it seems.
Jumbopilot From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 10, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 15 hours ago) and read 2050 times:
I am not an expert in aviation photography yet. But next time I am going to change from usual digital camera to SLR, especially to Canon EOS 350d. Probably I will take the KIT version including the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM lens.
I know there are many different situations that require many different lenses. But can anybody recommend an additional lens for aviation photos, e.g. for inbound a/c or so?
D L X From United States of America, joined May 1999, 10554 posts, RR: 53 Reply 13, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 2023 times:
Granite From UK - Scotland, joined exactly 14 years ago today! , 5542 posts, RR: 67 Reply 14, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 14 hours ago) and read 2019 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW HEAD SCREENER
Hi all
I've got my eye on the the Canon EF 600mm f4.0L IS USM.
SmAlbany From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 285 posts, RR: 0 Reply 15, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 2008 times:
Well, no immediate plans for new lenses. I currently have the 17-40, 50 f/1.8 II, 70-200 f/4, and the 1.4TC. For aviation, maybe some more reach?
If I was putting together a wish list I would probably go for the 400 f/5.6L in terms of sharpness vs. affordability.
PipoA380 From Switzerland, joined May 2005, 1591 posts, RR: 52 Reply 18, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 13 hours ago) and read 1991 times:
Talk about a big lens! 300-800mm by Sigma. Oh well, that's more a dream than my next lens. If I were to buy one, it'd certainly be the 100-400 IS USM by to replace my current 75-300mm USM. But patience, gotta finish my studies first
It's not about AIRBUS. it's not about BOEING. It's all about the beauty of FLYING.
Aero145 From Iceland, joined Jan 2005, 3070 posts, RR: 23 Reply 19, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1970 times:
Quoting Granite (Reply 14): I've got my eye on the the Canon EF 600mm f4.0L IS USM.
Yikes! Shouldn't you also buy the Canon EF 1200mm f/5.6L USM tripod?
This is a heavy beast... I've tried the Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS USM on my 20D and I couldn't hold it steady. Too heavy. I don't even want to try the 600mm. Maybe you're a big guy... Haha!
ManuCH From Switzerland, joined Jun 2005, 2971 posts, RR: 51 Reply 22, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1946 times:
AIRLINERS.NET CREW HEAD MODERATOR
I currently own a Canon EF-S 17-85, a 70-200 f/4L, and a 50mm f/1.4. What I'd like to do is replace the 17-85 with a 24-105 and a 10-22, but as you can imagine, those 2 are *expensive*. And I'd love a 100-400 for aviation photography, but it's not exactly cheap either. Therefore I'll keep dreaming for the moment.
Psyops From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (6 years 10 months 3 weeks 5 days 11 hours ago) and read 1939 times:
As mentioned already by others, the Nikkor 200-400 f/4 VR
Pete
25 ManuCH: No, I find the 70-200 f/4 to be very light. I usually use it hand-held, therefore I don't have a tripod mount. I have tried using it on a tripod just
26 OlegShv: Thinking about Nikon 80-200 f/2.8 AF-D or 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR. 70-200 VR seems to be more versatile, but it costs almost twice as much... Oleg.
27 Aero145: Thank you Manuel. Would you recommend the tripod mount if one is going to use the lens often on a tripod/monopod? Thanks, David
28 ManuCH: Yes, if you use it often on a tripod, definitely. But if it's only for occasional use like I do, it's not worth the money. -Manuel
29 JAT74L: EF 70-200 f2.8L is on my hit list. Better get more overtime in first though! John
30 AC773: I have a 28-135 IS and a 50 1.8II right now to go with my 10D. They're both fantastic lenses, and I'm very happy I bought them. Right now I'm in need
31 Scottieprecord: The UPS guy will deliver my new CANON 100-400 f/4.5-5.6L IS today around 5!!! Just in time to go spotting this evening! AAAAHHHH... I'm so excited. ha
32 Aero145: Nice, Mike. Enjoy your new lense! I've tried it, and I like it very much. The weight doesn't disturb me, neither does the push-pull zoom... Regards, D
33 Senorcarnival: LOL. Have fun being stuck on 410 at San Pedro. So close but so far. If you do make it before sundown, good luck you lucky bastard.
34 DullesGuy: Canon 100-400L IS is next for me..oh how i wish i had the funds for it right now.
35 Scottieprecord: Hahaha. Coming from the North side, I miss all of that mess. Wurzbach Parkway, then Nakoma straight out to 12R approach. Hopefully I'll be out there
36 AndrewUber: I bought one of my dream lenses a few months ago, the 70-200 f2.8L IS. Next one for me is the 17-40 L and I should be all set! Drew
37 Chris78cpr: I bought a 70-200F2.8LIS and a 24-105F4LIS last week and they should both be here tommorrow! Finally, they keep getting delayed. Next lens for me will
38 Woody001: I picked up my Canon 500mm f/4 L IS this evening. Stopped off at LHR on the way home just to try it out Cheers, Ian.
Sponsor Message: 
From Iceland, joined Jan 2005, 3070 posts, 
From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, 
From Belgium, joined Mar 2005, 687 posts, 
From Ireland, joined May 2005, 3106 posts, 
From Sweden, joined Mar 2005, 285 posts, 
(...wantee, wantee!) 
From United Kingdom, joined Jun 2005, 1379 posts, 
From UK - England, joined Dec 2004, 7121 posts, 
From , joined Dec 1969, posts, 
From Austria, joined Apr 2004, 3765 posts, 
From UK - Scotland, joined exactly 14 years ago today! 
, 5542 posts, 
From Switzerland, joined May 2005, 1591 posts, 
From , joined Dec 1969, posts, 
Printer friendly format 
