One lens, One Year

[Educopilot]

What lens (non-zoom😁) would you use if you could only use one for a year? For me, it would have to be the 50mm, f1.2 GM. 

[JeffWickliffe]

When I switched to mirrorless, I picked up the 20mm FE 1.8 G lens and liked it so much that I just ended up using only that for about a year or so as a challenge to myself as I used to rely heavily on my zoom in the old Alpha bodies. 

[tonygale]

I think I would agree with you, the #FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a great all around lens, if I only had one it would be in the running for sure. I might also consider the #FE 35mm F1.8 another good focal length and very light

[Educopilot]

When I switched to mirrorless, I picked up the 20mm FE 1.8 G lens and liked it so much that I just ended up using only that for about a year or so as a challenge to myself as I used to rely heavily on my zoom in the old Alpha bodies. 

That's a great lens. I have borrowed a friend's 20mm, and it's tempting to purchase. 

[Educopilot]

I think I would agree with you, the #FE 50mm F1.2 GM is a great all around lens, if I only had one it would be in the running for sure. I might also consider the #FE 35mm F1.8 another good focal length and very light

The 35mm is a fantastic choice, and I love it for video and as a general walk-around lens. An excellent pick for sure!

[RMalayeri]

😬 that's a tough question @Educopilot! When it comes to only one prime for the year, I'd have to agree. The #FE 50mm F1.2 GM  is my most used prime, but if I had to choose a zoom, it would be my #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. It's such an amazing zoom and i could pretty much shoot all of my photo and video assignments with it all year 👌

[cooperneill]

The 35mm f1.4 is amazing so I'd either go with that or something small and compact like the 50mm f1.8

[Hector]

I would like to say FE 85mm 1.8f. 

[kevinmcox]

If it can't be a zoom it would have to be the #FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS. If I could pick a zoom it would probably be the#FE 70-200MM F2.8 GM OSS II. 

[alxstevens]

I have to say that my latest pickup, the #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II would be my choice - I might just choose something a hair smaller, but for one-lens versatility can't beat it.

[danhawk]

I did a few 365 projects a few years back and did nearly a full year with the Sony Zeiss 24mm 1.8 on a NEX 7  So, a 35mm(ish) equivalent. It's easily my favorite focal length! 

[LensBrew]

I'm in love with the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. This would be my choice, although I thought of the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM first. I can get close to subjects but it is hard to move away (safely). We'll see if Sony comes out with an update for the 135mm, I might change my mind.

[aIpha-cbr]

The #FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS is on my camera 75% of the time as it is and I'm very comfortable working with that lens in just about any situation. That said, if forced to just use a single lens for a year, I might go with the #FE 24mm F1.4 GM  . I think it would train me to get closer to the subjects and also force me to get creative and literally "see" in that perspective. 

[CarolineJensen]

I completely agree! I got the 50 1.2 and thought I would use it frequently, but I had no idea it would literally never leave my camera! I adore it and use it everyday. 

[DonSmith]

My choice would have the be the Sony 14mm f/1.8 GM. I purchased it for my night work but I find myself using it when I have a close foreground that extends to infinity. Most lenses perform best stopped-down for astro work but I don't hesitate shooting this lens wide open - tack sharp!

[IraBlock]

I would go with my 55mm 1.8. It is one of the early Sony lenses, but i still think it is one of the sharpest. And i love the small size - when photographing indigenous cultures i like have a small lens that does not intimidate my subjects.

[ScottRobertLim]

Well considering I have to use it for work, portraits, weddings, etc. I would have to go with the 24-70mm F2.8 GMii

[claudecreative]

I’ve had a lot of success with the underrated Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM

[Educopilot]

😬 that's a tough question @Educopilot! When it comes to only one prime for the year, I'd have to agree. The #FE 50mm F1.2 GM  is my most used prime, but if I had to choose a zoom, it would be my #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II. It's such an amazing zoom and i could pretty much shoot all of my photo and video assignments with it all year 👌

Two fantastic lenses and I agree the #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II is great at capturing just about anything.

[Educopilot]

The 35mm f1.4 is amazing so I'd either go with that or something small and compact like the 50mm f1.8

Love the #FE 35mm F1.4 GM 

[Educopilot]

I would like to say FE 85mm 1.8f. 

The #FE 85mm F1.8 is so light and excellent to travel with.

[Educopilot]

If it can't be a zoom it would have to be the #FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS. If I could pick a zoom it would probably be the#FE 70-200MM F2.8 GM OSS II. 

I have the #FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS on my wish list, so it's great to see it mentioned. I may need to pick it up sooner rather than later. What do you shoot with it?

[Educopilot]

I have to say that my latest pickup, the #FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II would be my choice - I might just choose something a hair smaller, but for one-lens versatility can't beat it.

Great zoom lens! Do you have a prime you would use?

[Educopilot]

I did a few 365 projects a few years back and did nearly a full year with the Sony Zeiss 24mm 1.8 on a NEX 7  So, a 35mm(ish) equivalent. It's easily my favorite focal length! 

That's awesome! Any lessons you can share from the experience?

[Educopilot]

I'm in love with the FE 35mm f/1.4 GM lens. This would be my choice, although I thought of the FE 135mm f/1.8 GM first. I can get close to subjects but it is hard to move away (safely). We'll see if Sony comes out with an update for the 135mm, I might change my mind.

The #FE 135mm F1.8 GM is so good and is hard to beat. I'm curious about what you want in an updated version.