tri elmar on street photography

[batmax]

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I'm considering to by a leica tri elmarit 28-35-50 to do street photography .

Is it a good idea ?

 

Currently I have a leica m7 with 28 mm f2 / 50 mm f1 and 90 f2,8.

The 28 mm is very good but sometimes I need to exchange focal lenght to have better

images so I was thinking to 3E.

[andit]

The only thing that you must bear in mind is that the Tri-Elmar is a relatively slow lens (f/4.0). That is a couple of f-stops from what you have now (28 Cron, 50 Nocti and 90 Elmarit). If you're on the street in daylight you'll be fine. If you're indoors, such as stations, museums etc, you're going to need a bit of extra speed. Why not look at the new 35mm Summarit (f/2.5) - much cheaper and it gives you a couple of stops more.

 

Andreas

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[dpattinson]

I have the 28-35-50 tri-elmar and it is very nice for walking around in the daytime, no need to change lenses. If you usually shoot at f8 for high depth of field, then it will suit you fine.

 

Downside is that it's slow (f4), so you need to carry something else if you are in less light. It's also much more prone to flare than my other lenses, which is annoying as I often shoot into the light.

 

On balance, I'd say I'm happier using one of my other lenses for street work. But the tri-elmar is good for holidays and sightseeing.

 

35mm summicron might be good for you, and not too hard to come by second hand.

[richam]

I agree with the previous comments. I have the Tri-Elmar, and don't use it much at all. I prefer 35mm for walking around street shots. I have the 35mm Summicron, but more often attach my f1.2 35mm CV Nokton (the poor man's Noctilux) if I know I'll be in low light situations or want to narrow down the DOF. The CV is larger than the 'cron -- about as bulky as the Tri-Elmar, but I use it a lot. The Tri-Elmar just seems to be too slow and requires an additional parameter (focal length) to be thought about and set before you shoot. Stick with a fixed focal length, and you can concentrate better on your shooting.

[earleygallery]

Personally I find 28mm often too wide for general street photography and 50mm to narrow. A 35 is just about perfect and you can use your feet for times when you need a bit more or less in the frame! The Summicron is the one.

[JBA]

My solution is to carry two bodies, one with a 35 and one with a 50.

[batmax]

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yes, you are right ... the 28 mm is sometimes to wide for street ...It's very good only in

busy street full of people where the space are very tiny..

 

 

 

 

 

Personally I find 28mm often too wide for general street photography and 50mm to narrow. A 35 is just about perfect and you can use your feet for times when you need a bit more or less in the frame! The Summicron is the one.

[batmax]

thanks guys!!

 

I'll keep all your info and will decide what do ...

Greetings from italy!!