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Most expensive lens you've ever used?

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996GT2

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So, let's hear about all the rare, expensive glass you've mounted on your camera before.

Personally, the most expensive lens I've used is a Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8, which, at about $1150, isn't even that expensive in the lens world.
 
My friends Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 AF-S, I think it's about $1.5K. A great, massive lens, but by no means "expensive," at least not in the realm of photography.
 
Currently borrowing a Nikon 17-35 2.8 ($1.5k+) & 70-200 2.8 vr ($1.5k+), have borrowed his 110-300 2.8($1.5k +)

When I had a Canon 30D, I had the 24-70 2.8L and have used the 70-200 2.8L IS
 
I own a Canon 80-200 F2.8L which was worth $1320 retail back in the day... does that count? 😛 (it's nicked, scratched, and bashed up.. plus it's 17 years old haha)
 
No birders here? They arguably use the most expensive lenses on a regular basis. 300mm f/2.8. 400mm f/2.8. 500mm f/4. Their tripods, gimbal heads, quick release plates, etc. probably cost more than most of our lenses alone.
 
Nikon 400mm f/2.8 at an airshow (I got talking to one of the professional photographers there who allowed me to make use of it). Since then I have purchased a 200-400 f/4 zoom, which is used on a regular basis.
 
Nothing too special here. I own the DA* 16-50mm f/2.8, FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited. My dad has the DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 that I've used before.
 
My own?
About a hundred bucks.

Ever used in my life?
My dads two thousand dollar telephoto. I dont even recall the brand, but when he trusted me to take pictures with it I felt a lot closer to him.
 
Just some values to throw out there (from Amazon):

Nikon 400mm f/2.8 VR $8299.95

Canon 300mm f/2.8 IS $4100.00

Nikon 200-400mm f/4 VR $5119.95
 
Anyone here used a Sigmonster or Sigzilla before?

Edit: for those who don't visit POTN enough to know the nicknames, the Sigmonster is the 300-800mm f/5.6 ($7999.00) and the Sigzilla is the 200-500mm f/2.8 EX ($24,499.99)
 
I think if we're going to discuss the most expensive camera lenses ever made, this should be on the short list.

A one-off Zeiss 1700mm f/4 (pictured with a Hasselblad 6x6 body attached).
 
Originally posted by: jpeyton
I think if we're going to discuss the most expensive camera lenses ever made, this should be on the short list.

A one-off Zeiss 1700mm f/4 (pictured with a Hasselblad 6x6 body attached).
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I really doubt anyone here has even seen that monster of a lens in real life, much less had a chance to use one, lol
 
Originally posted by: 996GT2
Originally posted by: jpeyton
I think if we're going to discuss the most expensive camera lenses ever made, this should be on the short list.

A one-off Zeiss 1700mm f/4 (pictured with a Hasselblad 6x6 body attached).
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I really doubt anyone here has even seen that monster of a lens in real life, much less had a chance to use one, lol
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That thing is just unreal!

One of the Sheik's who likes bird watching has one I think?

I have used my mates Canon 70 200 2.8 IS L on his 400D. Really sweet to use, but savagely front heavy 😛. He's also lending me it to use on the 5D I'll be getting over the weekend. Can't wait!

Koing
 
Originally posted by: 996GT2
Anyone here used a Sigmonster or Sigzilla before?

Edit: for those who don't visit POTN enough to know the nicknames, the Sigmonster is the 300-800mm f/5.6 ($7999.00) and the Sigzilla is the 200-500mm f/2.8 EX ($24,499.99)
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My friend said he's going to buy the 200-500 2.8, not sure how much truth is in that though. He's a physician and has a lot of money, so it's possible.

Can't wait though if he does! 🙂
 
Getting back to the original OP question - I have used all of these lenses: All Canon except #8 which is Tamron. Current B&H catalog prices are in ( ).

Lenses

Legend:

1 = 18-35mm f/2.8 L ($1450)
2 = 24-105mm f/4 L IS ($1059)
3 = 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS ($1190)
4 = 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS ($1699)
5 = 50mm f/1.4 ($325)
6 = 50mm f/1.2 L ($1400)
7 = 24mm f/1.4 L ($1170)
8 = 90mm f/2.8 Macro ($329)

It would appear that #4 is the most expensive.
 
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