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Least used is the 18mm. Not because the lens is bad but it somehow sits between other lenses that I use for a particular reason.

 

The 18-55 is my sight seeing/street/reportage or what ever you call it lens at day light. I like the flexibility of the zoom. In low light situations I use the 23/1.4 for the same purpose. The Samyang 12mm is used in narrow space or other situations when I want it wider. So in any situation where I could use the 18mm I have another one which I prefer.

 

And personally I believe the difference in size between the 18mm and the 18-55mm does not make any difference in inconspicuousness. Any tourist with a cheap DSLR has a zoom that is bigger than the 18-55mm. So the 18-55mm does not look more serious. And even the cheapest and smallest point and shot will be noticed if people don't like that you take a picture.

 

Another little used lens is the 56/1.2. Again nothing wrong with the lens for me but I simply do not shoot that many portraits as I thought I would.

 

Finally I am not sure if I will use the 55-200 in the future a lot since I have the 150-400.

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