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The lenses list, following, is of different manufactures. This means that they can not be mounted on a single DSLR. Each camera manufacture has its own recommended lens set. It may be a future item here. The lenses will appear at a random order. The list should be considered incomplete and do not intend to present all available lenses.
The Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8-4 DC OS HSM is available for APS-C cameras of all major manufactures. Providing focal length of about 28-80mm. It is here for its F2.8 aperture at the wide side. It will enable low light capability for scenic and urban images. When travelling, it will provide a modest zoom range (good enough for scenic) and will enable night shots without any additional lens.
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm F4.0-5.8 ASPH Mega OIS available only for Micro Four Thirds (Panasonic and Olympus). It is a single lens covering any focal length needed (28-280mm). It is here for its compact dimensions (considering the focal range) and its remarkable edge to edge sharpness.
The Nikon 80-400MM F4.5-5.6D AF VR available for both Nikon APS-C (DX) and full frame (FX) DSLR's. It is here for its telephoto zoom range at affordable price and (relatively) portable dimensions.
The Nikon 16-85mm f3.5-5.6G VR ED AF-S DX is available for Nikon APS-C (DX) DSLR's, providing 24-128mm focal range. This focal length is ideal for travel, especially for tight urban locations. The 24mm will provide a dramatic scene, if used properly. When traveling to large cities as New-York, London, Paris... it will be the ideal travel companion. The tele end, moderate focal length, may be good enough for people photography (When you can get close).
The Nikon 18-200mm f3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX VR II is available for Nikon APS-C (DX) DSLR's. Providing 28-300mm focal range. It is here because the focal range at affordable price and relatively (for its focal range) compact dimensions. Actually, it is the best option for Nikon DX users that want to carry a single lens doing all. It will eliminate the need to switch lenses to handle different photography challenges.
The Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor is a macro lens available for Nikon DX and FX DSLR's. It is here because of the image stabilizer unique for this type of lens (Macro lens).
The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR AF-S available for Nikon DX (300-600mm) and FX DSLR's. It is here for its zoom range (May get to 900 in DX with 1.5x extender) and the professional constant aperture.
The Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR is the full frame version (FX) of the 16-85mm (DX) lens. Actually, available first for film cameras and became relevant again when full frame DSLR's appeared.
The Nikon 10-24mm 3.5-4.5G ED DX is available for Nikon DX DSLR's and providing a wide zoom focal lengths (16-36mm). It is here due to its extremely wide field of view which may generate dramatic images. After practicing with the "standard" zooms, starting with 28 or 24mm focal length, this lens will add dramatic effect for any trivial image.
The Pentax DA 21mm f3.2 AL "Pancake" is available for Pentax DSLR's (APS-C only), Providing a fixed 32mm focal length. It is here because of its ultra compact dimensions. Actually, when mounted, the lens does not extended at all - Making the most compact DSLR available. Since its introduction, Pentax added more lenses of this style and other manufactures are following this trend.
The Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM is available for Canon APS-C and full frame DSLR's. It is here due to its large aperture F1.2 that makes it the ideal night shots lens. In addition, the F1.2 enable the best focusing depth control.
The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is available for Canon APS-C DSLR's, providing 28-135mm zoom range. Is is here because of its compact dimensions which makes it the first choice for standard zoom lens (The kit lens supplied with the camera).
The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the Canon version which is similar to Nikon's 16-85mm lens.
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM is available for Canon APS-C and full frame DSLR's. It is the Canon alternative to Nikon's 80-400mm, a relatively compact high telephoto zoom lens.
The Canon EF 28 - 300 mm F3.5 - F5.6 L IS USM is available for Canon full frame DSLR's. It is probably the best super zoom lens available today.
The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM is available for Canon full frame DSLR's. It is considered to be the best lens in this zoom range. It is a good match to the latest Canon full frames with more then 20Mp.
The Nikon 105mm f/2.8G IF AF-S VR Micro Nikkor is a macro lens available for Nikon DX and FX DSLR's. It is here because of the image stabilizer unique for this type of lens (Macro lens).
The Nikon 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR AF-S available for Nikon DX (300-600mm) and FX DSLR's. It is here for its zoom range (May get to 900 in DX with 1.5x extender) and the professional constant aperture.
The Nikon 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR is the full frame version (FX) of the 16-85mm (DX) lens. Actually, available first for film cameras and became relevant again when full frame DSLR's appeared.
The Nikon 10-24mm 3.5-4.5G ED DX is available for Nikon DX DSLR's and providing a wide zoom focal lengths (16-36mm). It is here due to its extremely wide field of view which may generate dramatic images. After practicing with the "standard" zooms, starting with 28 or 24mm focal length, this lens will add dramatic effect for any trivial image.
The Pentax DA 21mm f3.2 AL "Pancake" is available for Pentax DSLR's (APS-C only), Providing a fixed 32mm focal length. It is here because of its ultra compact dimensions. Actually, when mounted, the lens does not extended at all - Making the most compact DSLR available. Since its introduction, Pentax added more lenses of this style and other manufactures are following this trend.
The Canon EF 50mm F1.2L USM is available for Canon APS-C and full frame DSLR's. It is here due to its large aperture F1.2 that makes it the ideal night shots lens. In addition, the F1.2 enable the best focusing depth control.
The Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM is available for Canon APS-C DSLR's, providing 28-135mm zoom range. Is is here because of its compact dimensions which makes it the first choice for standard zoom lens (The kit lens supplied with the camera).
The Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM is the Canon version which is similar to Nikon's 16-85mm lens.
The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM is available for Canon APS-C and full frame DSLR's. It is the Canon alternative to Nikon's 80-400mm, a relatively compact high telephoto zoom lens.
The Canon EF 28 - 300 mm F3.5 - F5.6 L IS USM is available for Canon full frame DSLR's. It is probably the best super zoom lens available today.The Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM is available for Canon full frame DSLR's. It is considered to be the best lens in this zoom range. It is a good match to the latest Canon full frames with more then 20Mp. .
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