Original Question:
What is your favorite Canon lens to photograph with, and why?
I believe there is no simple, single answer here as this is one of those situations that "One size will NOT fit All".
Depending on situation for any photographer, one lens may become "A must to have in camera bag" lens and for me that is 100-400L. Yes its older design with no Mk II etc to update it over many years but that itself say a lot of good about the perfectness and make of the lens.
Why I like it so much:
- Clear / sharp optical Reach; I do a lot of sport and wild life photography.
- Excellent color render, similar to many other L lenses (May be not as good as 300L 2.8 by hey I have hurt my shoulder before and do feel pain in my back with the other one at mid day).
- IQ second to none.
- Handling and love for push/pull zoom that some regard it as a negative point of this lens due to spaculated dust socking nature, that in my experience is a statement without foundation or reality.
- Just the right weight for what is offered.
- Speed of autofocusing in its class (Both quality and price).
- I use it most often and its lack is a big lose felt at any situation by me.
- Its white/Beige color and lipstick color Red Ring of Glory!
To make a long story short, It fully meets my needs, most of time. I love it and true love is unconditional... So don't ask me more question as to "Why".
Well that is my less than one cent opinion.
