What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?
p.1 #1What’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?
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 12:02 AM
p.1 #2What’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 04:23 AM
p.1 #4What’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 07:54 AM
p.1 #5What’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 08:17 AM
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p.1 #8What’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
Looked like nikon rebranded the Sigma, put ED on it and charged lots more, same specs
Feb 01, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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p.1 #9What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?
You get one guess and the first one doesn’t count 😁
Feb 01, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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p.1 #11What’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..
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 03:19 PM
p.1 #12What’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 04:29 PM
p.1 #13What’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.
Makes for a great travel lens. Feb 01, 2026 at 04:46 PM
p.1 #14What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?
For the work I do, the PC Micro-Nikkor 85mm f2.8D.
Feb 01, 2026 at 04:56 PM
p.1 #15What’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 05:05 PM
p.1 #16What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?
These days the Nikon 35mm f1.2 and 135mm f1.8 Plena.
Cheers,
Bernard
Cheers,
Bernard
Feb 01, 2026 at 05:39 PM
p.1 #17What’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.
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 06:24 PM
p.1 #20What’s your ‘never-leaving-the-bag’ Nikon lens?
35 1.2z or 135 1.8 Plena for me
Feb 01, 2026 at 08:35 PM