How many lenses do you own?
p.1 #1How many lenses do you own?
Google says a typical hobbyist owns 3 to 4. I haven't gone down to less than 4 since I joined FM. What's your sweet spot?
Nov 23, 2025 at 11:25 AM
p.1 #2How many lenses do you own?
An interesting follow-up question would be how many lenses you actively (on a regular basis) use 
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p.1 #3How many lenses do you own?
16. Only one of them doesn't get regular use (it was a review copy that is a stinker 
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p.1 #4How many lenses do you own?
You should add a survey choice for protection against self incrimination under the 5th Amendment.
Nov 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
p.1 #5How many lenses do you own?
I’d be interested in knowing:
Sony / 3rd party split
AF / MF split
Zoom / prime split
The top 3 prime focal lengths owned by FM Sony shooters (I suspect it is 35, 50 and 600
)
Of the e-mount lenses I own below, the only ones that don’t get used much are the TT Artisan, FE35 and 20G, although in the last 6 months I’ve found some occasion to use the latter two
14GM
20G
35GM
FE35
35i
SY50AFii
TTArtisan 50 f/1.4
ZA55
FE85
100GM macro
24-70 DG DN
28-200
70-200GMii
200-600G
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Sony / 3rd party split
AF / MF split
Zoom / prime split
The top 3 prime focal lengths owned by FM Sony shooters (I suspect it is 35, 50 and 600
)Of the e-mount lenses I own below, the only ones that don’t get used much are the TT Artisan, FE35 and 20G, although in the last 6 months I’ve found some occasion to use the latter two
14GM
20G
35GM
FE35
35i
SY50AFii
TTArtisan 50 f/1.4
ZA55
FE85
100GM macro
24-70 DG DN
28-200
70-200GMii
200-600G
Edited on Nov 23, 2025 at 09:29 PM · View previous versions
Nov 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
p.1 #7How many lenses do you own?
Three main primes for travel and 4 primes for landscape. I have a few other lenses but only use them occasionally.
Nov 23, 2025 at 01:00 PM
p.1 #9How many lenses do you own?
A bit too many but will be downsizing once I confirm my favourites, picked up most at good prices so shouldn't lose much and kept them in good condition. It's my first year back to photography in a long time and wanted to explore what's out there and discover what things matter to me.
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Nov 23, 2025 at 01:12 PM
p.1 #10How many lenses do you own?
'I’m afraid to count them…'
I'm with him. That bottom category will be the winner here, I'm afraid.
I'm with him. That bottom category will be the winner here, I'm afraid.
Nov 23, 2025 at 01:19 PM
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p.1 #11How many lenses do you own?
Pretty sure I have more than 10 50s. 🫢
Most are pretty cheap.
Jim
Most are pretty cheap.
Jim
Nov 23, 2025 at 01:54 PM
p.1 #12How many lenses do you own?
14 turns out! I had to count, but I really don't think that's too bad!
Nov 23, 2025 at 01:55 PM
p.1 #13How many lenses do you own?
Last I counted, it was 58 lenses across 3 dry cabinets. That was before I started the pruning process earlier this year. To date, I sold the Mamiya 645 system, the Fuji X system, and the Canon EF system. Each kit had 4-5 lenses which means I should have somewhere between 43-45 left, most of them are older film-era mounts like F or M.
The Sony glass has been by far my favorite.
GM primes: 24, 35, 50, and 85mm.
VC primes: 21, 35, 50 and 75mm.
Travel prime: 40mm f/2.5 G.
Macro prime: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art.
GM zooms: 24-70mm f/2.8 II, 70-200mm f/2.8 II.
In the analog world, my favorite set is the Hasselblad/Zeiss CFI lenses, I have all of them between 50mm and 250mm.
The Sony glass has been by far my favorite.
GM primes: 24, 35, 50, and 85mm.
VC primes: 21, 35, 50 and 75mm.
Travel prime: 40mm f/2.5 G.
Macro prime: Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Art.
GM zooms: 24-70mm f/2.8 II, 70-200mm f/2.8 II.
In the analog world, my favorite set is the Hasselblad/Zeiss CFI lenses, I have all of them between 50mm and 250mm.
Nov 23, 2025 at 02:03 PM
p.1 #14How many lenses do you own?
Need to sell a few
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Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STM
. Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STM
Nov 23, 2025 at 02:46 PM
p.1 #16How many lenses do you own?
Over 10.
3 used weekly. (long lenses)
1 used once every 2 weeks. (mid length lens)
2 used every other month. (wide - mid zoom)
7 used once or twice a year. (Focal lengths and crop lenses that I don't need often)
3 used weekly. (long lenses)
1 used once every 2 weeks. (mid length lens)
2 used every other month. (wide - mid zoom)
7 used once or twice a year. (Focal lengths and crop lenses that I don't need often)
Nov 23, 2025 at 03:20 PM
p.1 #17How many lenses do you own?
Douglas L wrote:
Need to sell a few.
Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STM
What do you think of the Nokton in comparison to the 35mm Sigma f2? Been thinking of adding it or the APO.
Need to sell a few
. Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STM
What do you think of the Nokton in comparison to the 35mm Sigma f2? Been thinking of adding it or the APO.
Nov 23, 2025 at 03:31 PM
p.1 #18How many lenses do you own?
The context is affected by how many camera platforms one has. My number of lenses is fairly high, but they are divided across two platforms.
Nov 23, 2025 at 03:38 PM
p.1 #19How many lenses do you own?
Yogifi wrote:
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Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STMWhat do you think of the Nokton in comparison to the 35mm Sigma f2? Been thinking of adding it or the APO.
Interesting question. Sorry I don't have a good answer. I bought the Sigma 35 f2 for the Sony A7RC that I briefly owned. I don't think I have taken one single picture with the Sigma. It's a beautifully crafted lens. I used the Voigtlander 35 F1.2 occasionally for the beautiful sunstar and F1.2 for some "creative" stuff. it's a very compact/light lens for being F1.2. I may sell the Sigma since I I don't use it at all.
Douglas L wrote
Need to sell a few. Voigtlander 12
Viltros 14
Voigtlander 15
Voigtlander 21 f1.4
Voigtlander 35 f1.2
Sony 16-24 f2.8 G
Sony PZ 16-35
Sony 20-70
Sony 24-70 GM II
Sony 28-60
Sigma 35 f2
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100 f/2.8 II
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50 f/2.8 II
Tamron 35-150
Tamron 50-400
Sony 70-200 G F4 II
Viltrox EVO 85 mm f2
Sony 100-400 GM
Batis 135
Kase 200mm
Sony 200-600
Sony 400-800
Sony 300 GM
Sony 600 GM
Canon R 16 STM
Canon R 24-50 STM
Interesting question. Sorry I don't have a good answer. I bought the Sigma 35 f2 for the Sony A7RC that I briefly owned. I don't think I have taken one single picture with the Sigma
. It's a beautifully crafted lens. I used the Voigtlander 35 F1.2 occasionally for the beautiful sunstar and F1.2 for some "creative" stuff. it's a very compact/light lens for being F1.2. I may sell the Sigma since I I don't use it at all.Nov 23, 2025 at 04:02 PM
p.1 #20How many lenses do you own?
RoamingScott wrote:
16. Only one of them doesn't get regular use (it was a review copy that is a stinker).
Scott,
You are my hero. I am deeply committed to getting down to 16, at the latest, by January 1, 2030. No matter what.
It’s a sickness not covered by my insurance.
Best wishes from west Texas.
J
16. Only one of them doesn't get regular use (it was a review copy that is a stinker
).Scott,
You are my hero. I am deeply committed to getting down to 16, at the latest, by January 1, 2030. No matter what.
It’s a sickness not covered by my insurance.
Best wishes from west Texas.
J
Nov 23, 2025 at 04:09 PM