With out posting a laundry list

I have the "Nifty 50" prime..I use it a lot..I like it for shots of buildings and people. Sometimes I use it for stuff like plants as well.

I have a fairly wide angle lens . I like that for landscape work.  Sometimes it's cool for stuff like tall buildings.

I just got a L series 70 to 200 zoom.. I like it for getting close to things..

I also have a much less expensive 70 to 300 lens, that hasn't seen much use recently. Not an expensive lens and not fast, but It has served me well.

Because of my back problems, It's difficult for me to carry my bag with 4 lenses and all the other crap I lug around with me.

I have a small bag, I use often.. I'll just put one lens on the camera and use that.

I can manage the prime and the zoom in that bag.

I enjoy the challenge of just using one lens. It make me think and work harder.  Of course no matter which one I choose, I always wish I had a different one.

I always carry my 4mp Oly point and shoot as well.. Still takes nice pics,is small and simple to use..Great when your in a crowd.

I also carry a cheap plastic 35mm film camera with me. Totally old school..But it actually does some cool things.

Other weird shit I carry around.. An assortment of old school Filters. They were meant for film cameras..but work quite well in the digital world. Not something you use everyday. But cool to have.  I also have Circular Polarizer and UV filters for everything but the new lens.

My favorite? Hmmm tough decision.. Love my new "L" series lens..great quality..BUT..it's kinda heavy and big..not the easiest thing to carry around..The Nifty 50 rocks..I love that lens..If I'm only using one lens..that's my first choice.

Wish list...(not in any order)

Lens baby
Fish Eye
Macro
Extension Tubes

For the big question..

Zoom vs prime..

I'd go with a prime lens..

The best Zoom is your feet

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