What are the 2 lenses you would choose to use from now on?

[JohnBrew]

If I had to get rid of my collection and stay only with 2 lenses, they would be the 70-200mm f/4G and the 16-35mm f/4G.
I always take them on my trips.

I'm with you on the 70-200 f4, but my second lens would be the Otus 55. OTOH, if I needed funds I would probably sell the Otus first!

[BruceLeventhal]

Such a hard decision,... I am nature photographer w/ a 50-50 split between wildlife and landscapes.
Can I have two bodies two?... Well if this is permissible, then I'll put my 16-35mm f/4 on the D810 and my 300mm f/2.8 AFS-II (or vr if someone wants to upgrade this for me  ) on a D500. Two bodies will help me make the most of two pretty good lenses.

bruce

[Moritat]

My favorite focal lengths are 28mm and the 180-200mm range. I'd go with a Zeiss 28mm f2 and a Nikon 180mm 2.8.

[JAP]

it depends..
three objektive ;
-14-24/2.8 Nikkor or 21/2.8 Distagon
-35/1.4 or 55/3.5 micro
-70-200/2.8

then
105/2.8 micro

[Wally]

After recently getting a 105mm DC the first choice is clear. On the wide end it's either the AFD 28/1.4 or AFS 35/1.4
Fortunately I am able to pick any combo from my 8 to 1000mm collection

[richardHaw]

as much as i love my manual lenses, i would always pick the 70-200VR2 and 24-70 

who knows when i would be needing these 2 again if i were to shoot for a living

[Pistnbroke]

The two I use every day ,,,,,14mm f2.8 Samyang    28-300 Nikon
my wife will have the 18-140  and the 150-600 tam

[ch96066]

I think choosing 2 lenses is probably easier than a top 5 

* 28-300 3.5-5.6 AFS G VR
* Sigma 150 2.8 macro (non OS)

Having an all-in-1 solves my traveling needs and the macro covers both the main missing points of the 28-300 (faster glass/smaller DOF / great bokeh) as well as allows me to reach into the amazing macro realm where subject matter never ends.

Moving the question (a bit) to only 2 bodies I would opt for:

* D750
* Nikon 1 V2

[Frank Fremerey]

not much change here:

1.8/85G and 1.8/20G

I sold the 1.4/24G, I did not use it after purchasing the 20G

[ianwatson]

The 1.8/35G is my default choice. It is a very versatile focal length. To go with it, the 1.8/85G.

[Frank Fremerey]

The 1.8/35G is my default choice. It is a very versatile focal length. To go with it, the 1.8/85G.

the 1.8/35G ED is very nice. I have it for a while and it grows on me...

[OCD]

FX:  D750 + 58 1.4G + 28 1.8G
DX: D7500 + 16-80 DX + 70-300mm AF-P (FX version)

[Toby]

Imho, the restriction is too "loose". Why 2 and not 1?

If I have to ent-emotionalize photography to such a degree, I'd go for a single lens solution.
if FX: AFS 24-120mm/4 VR
if DX: AFS 16-80mm/2.8-4 VR


Andy

PS: In such a case, expect a few lens offers in the "sell" section at NG ....

Still too loose--which lens would you choose if you could not use any lenses?

[Roland Vink]

Still too loose--which lens would you choose if you could not use any lenses?

A pinhole? That is the only "lens" which is not a lens ...
Or do you mean "not use an zooms?"

[Gil Aegerter]

It may be heresy, but I'm going to two venerable and versatile lenses:

Nikkor 20mm f3.5 AIS
Nikkor 35-200mm f3.5 AIS

Both manual focus, solidly built. The 20mm is fun for macro with a ultra-thin extension ring, and the 35-200mm is compact for its reach, so this is a great setup for hiking. I know the 35-200mm gets dissed for not being the sharpest tool in the shed, but I've had good results. Flickr links:

35-200mm: https://www.flickr.com/gp/gaeger2/c1U2x0

20mm: https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=95903184%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&text=20mm%20f%2F3.5&view_all=1