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What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?

  
 
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p.1 #1 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Everyone has that lens they swear by, whether it’s the Z 24-120mm f/4 S, Z 50mm f/1.2 S, Z 180-600 or something else.

Mine's the Z 50mm f1.8 S, It’s just so easy to carry around.

What’s your go-to lens?



Feb 01, 2026 at 01:02 AM
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p.1 #2 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?



Outstanding wrote:
Z 50mm f1.8 S, It’s just so easy to carry around.

Strange times indeed, when a 1.8/50 lens measuring approximately 8 x 9 cm and weighing 400g is considered handy.




Feb 01, 2026 at 05:23 AM
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p.1 #3 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Z 26/2.8



Feb 01, 2026 at 08:51 AM
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p.1 #4 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


My most versatile is the Z 24-120mm f/4 S. My second most favorite is the 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S. They’re excellent for what I photograph!


Feb 01, 2026 at 08:54 AM
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p.1 #5 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Nikkor 28/1.4D. I was always a 24mm shooter but the 28/1.4D converted me and it is always in my camera bag when I’m travelling.


Feb 01, 2026 at 09:17 AM
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p.1 #6 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


af-s 24-120 f/4


Feb 01, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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p.1 #7 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Z 50mm 1.8 S.


Feb 01, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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p.1 #8 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


On film 105/4 micro and APO Sigma 75-300 most used.

Looked like nikon rebranded the Sigma, put ED on it and charged lots more, same specs



Feb 01, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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p.1 #9 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


You get one guess and the first one doesn’t count 😁


Feb 01, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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p.1 #10 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Z-mount 24-120.


Feb 01, 2026 at 03:45 PM
 


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p.1 #11 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


I don’t have one. I prefer mixing things up and take whatever inspires me on that day or that trip.

Only exception is when I’m flying somewhere (i.e. weight-limited) and I need a flexible kit to cover a wide variety of scenes. Then I’ll very likely bring either the 24-200mm or 24-70mm f4. A 24-120mm would work just as well..



Feb 01, 2026 at 04:19 PM
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p.1 #12 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Like many, it’s the 24-120/4 S. It’s just such a strong lens throughout the range and such a versatile range it is.


Feb 01, 2026 at 05:29 PM
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p.1 #13 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


I love the 24-70 F4. Just love the images it makes. I use it for work and have countless thousands and thousands of shots with it. I have the 24-120 for personal use. I like it, but not more at equal focal lengths. I did get use to the twist to open after a couple years. Makes for a great travel lens.


Feb 01, 2026 at 05:46 PM
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p.1 #14 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


For the work I do, the PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D.


Feb 01, 2026 at 05:56 PM
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p.1 #15 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Mine would either be the Nikon 35 1.2 or the Voigtlander 50 1.0. They never leave my everyday carry bag. I love them both. If I had to pick one it would be the 35 because of autofocus, but it would be a tough choice.


Feb 01, 2026 at 06:05 PM
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p.1 #16 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


These days the Nikon 35mm f1.2 and 135mm f1.8 Plena.

Cheers,
Bernard



Feb 01, 2026 at 06:39 PM
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p.1 #17 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


Z 40mm f/2

Very versatile and easy to carry lens. In actuality though, my Z 70-200mm 2.8S is the main reason I shoot with the Z9, so I suppose I have an appreciation for both lenses.

—Peter.



Feb 01, 2026 at 07:24 PM
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p.1 #18 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


trick question


Feb 01, 2026 at 08:39 PM
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p.1 #19 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


P L E N A


Feb 01, 2026 at 09:18 PM
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p.1 #20 · What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?


35 1.2z or 135 1.8 Plena for me


Feb 01, 2026 at 09:35 PM
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