Backup Lenses

These inexpensive lenses perform well considering their low cost. I use them when I do not want to put my more expensive lenses in harm's way.

 

1. Vivitar 70-210mm Series I AI f/3.5 Zoom (67mm filter)

 

Use as a backup to my Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 and Fuji 50-140mm f/2.8.

 

 

2. Tamron 28-200mm f/3.8 to f/5.6 Zoom auto focus (72mm filter)

 

Under good lighting conditions, this lens can substitute for two of my Nikon zoom lenses (35-70mm f/2.8 and 80-200mm f/2.8).

 

This is my favorite lens for shooting on the beach where the lens may be damaged by sand and water.

 

3. Nikkor 35mm f/2 AI (52mm filter)

 

This was my favorite lens until I replaced it with the f/1.4 version that became my favorite lens. I use this as a backup to my f/1.4.

 

 

4. Nikon 50mm f/1.8 Series E (52mm filter)

 

Use this manual focus lens as a backup to my 50mm f/1.4 auto focus. It is one of three lenses in my wedding backup kit.

 

 

5. Nikkor 75-150mm Series E Zoom f/3.5 AIS (52mm filter)

 

Second of three lenses in my wedding backup kit.

 

 

6. Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5 to f/5.6 G AF VR (52mm filter)

 

Third of three lenses in my wedding backup kit.

 

This is also my lens-of-choice when I need to travel with just one digital SLR body and one lens. If this lens is lost, damaged, or stolen, I do not suffer a great financial hardship.

 

Done