01-05-2017, 10:51 AM
Ken Rockwell has a few lists like that, at least for Canon and Nikon. He has something like a "Dream Team" of lenses for both APS-C and 35mm FF for each system. However, he does not list recommendations for scenarios such as best ultra-wide zoom, best normal prime etc. That would be much more benefical to many people.
Also, establishing a system can be much more complicated than choosing the best lenses in each class. For example since I use a lot of filters, I also try to buy lenses with same filter diameter. Moreover, what one reviewer may find negligable might be a real showstopper for you, there are lots of discussions on whether or not Sony's latest 50/1.8 has a tolerable AF or not, for example. Or you might go for an optically weaker lens because you're looking for something to use while hiking so weight would be your primary concern.
I'd really like to read about list of lenses people would choose given a particular scenario.
Also, establishing a system can be much more complicated than choosing the best lenses in each class. For example since I use a lot of filters, I also try to buy lenses with same filter diameter. Moreover, what one reviewer may find negligable might be a real showstopper for you, there are lots of discussions on whether or not Sony's latest 50/1.8 has a tolerable AF or not, for example. Or you might go for an optically weaker lens because you're looking for something to use while hiking so weight would be your primary concern.
I'd really like to read about list of lenses people would choose given a particular scenario.