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Dabhand16's Camera Equimpment

Main Camera or Camera Body: Nikon D300

Additional Cameras or Bodies: Nikon D70s/Coolpix 885/Olympus OM2/Rolleicord 5b/ Bronica ETRS/Canon MVX3i

Lens 1: Nikkor 17-55 f2.8/Nikkor 18-70 f3.5-4.5/Nikkor 50mm f1.8

Lens 2: Sigma 18-200 f3.5-6.3/Sigma 10-20 f4-5.6/Sigma 70-200 f2.8/Sigm 1.4x teleconverter

Lens 3: 35mm Tamron 24-70 and 80-200

Flashgun: Nikon SB-800/Cullman / Rollei / Sunpak

Tripod and Head: Velbon Sherpa Pro 535+Manfrotto 486RC2/Velbon UP4000monopod+Manfrotto 234RC2/Slik 88/Velbon D700

Camera Bag/Rucksack: Lowepro Mini Trekker AW/Custom Bronica 'Safari'/Lowepro Rezo 140 AW

Additional Items: Gary Fong Lightsphere/SRB filters

13-09-2007, 13:02	#12 (permalink)
Dabhand16 Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dunstable Bedfordshire UK Posts: 9,470	Re: Which general purpose lens for a 1D MkIII ? Just to support Charlotte's post, I've seen several articles where it was said unless the f1.4 is absolutely vital, the f1.8 is better all-round, and has less distortion to boot. (This was for the Nikon fifty though).