LeicaMarc Posted February 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) After selling my M240 a while ago ( which I regret deeply ) I am planning to buy the M-P in a few weeks. I always used a 50mm summilux and a 28 summicron. But now I might just go for a one lens set-up. So here's my question. Should I buy the 50 again or go for a 35 summilux instead for a one lens setup and maybe buy a 50 later down the road. I mostly shoot street, landscapes and some portraits of my 2 yr old son. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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colonel Posted February 24, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2015 After selling my M240 a while ago ( which I regret deeply ) I am planning to buy the M-P in a few weeks. I always used a 50mm summilux and a 28 summicron. But now I might just go for a one lens set-up. So here's my question. Should I buy the 50 again or go for a 35 summilux instead for a one lens setup and maybe buy a 50 later down the road. I mostly shoot street, landscapes and some portraits of my 2 yr old son. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/344926-summilux-fle-35-vs-50-asph.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/223662-3-lens-kit-m9-thoughts.html http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/252164-quest-1-lens-kit-turns-many.html probably a good question for the lens forum !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMarc Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted February 24, 2015 Well: you're right. I am going to have a look at the links you provided. Thanks for the info Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted February 24, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2015 I'd make that decision based on your preference between 28 and 50. 35 is nearer a narrower 28 than a wider 50 if you follow My one focal length would be 35, but many would choose a 50 as you probably know Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2015 After selling my M240 a while ago ( which I regret deeply ) I am planning to buy the M-P in a few weeks. I always used a 50mm summilux and a 28 summicron. But now I might just go for a one lens set-up. So here's my question. Should I buy the 50 again or go for a 35 summilux instead for a one lens setup and maybe buy a 50 later down the road. I mostly shoot street, landscapes and some portraits of my 2 yr old son. 28-35-50 f/4 Tri-Elmar? Pete. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 24, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 24, 2015 There's also thread called 'best lens for film M' or other words with that meaning Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted February 26, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) After selling my M240 a while ago ( which I regret deeply ) I am planning to buy the M-P in a few weeks. I always used a 50mm summilux and a 28 summicron. But now I might just go for a one lens set-up. So here's my question. Should I buy the 50 again or go for a 35 summilux instead for a one lens setup and maybe buy a 50 later down the road. I mostly shoot street, landscapes and some portraits of my 2 yr old son. What was wrong with the 28 last time? Personally I find a 28 to hard to frame, and use a 35 and 50 as a moderate wide and moderate tele. 35 first as its more versatile. Unless you'll end up with a 28, then what's the 35 for? Have fun and make the choice before you son turns 4! I often think that the wrong choice is better than no choice. Life moves to fast for indecision. Cheers, Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 26, 2015 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2015 A 75 would be nice for your son of that age. You can get it good and cheap at Voigtlander's. I would go for a 35FLE if you want one lens and take the 75 as a little sin on the side Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted February 26, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 26, 2015 You cannot go wrong with the 35 FLE as a one lens set up. I tend to use my 50 more than any other lens I own. I have 4 of them. FWIW Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjcb Posted February 26, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 26, 2015 ...why not get a Sumicron instead of the Summilux and still have some money left over for a nice used 28/35. You can't go wrong with a 50 Summicron. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 26, 2015 Share #11 Posted February 26, 2015 ... You can't go wrong with a 50 Summicron. Unless shooting towards bright light when flare can be a problem. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 26, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 26, 2015 After selling my M240 a while ago Without asking the forum what you should do? Jeff 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted February 27, 2015 Share #13 Posted February 27, 2015 The best single lens setup for what you describe is probably is a 50mm, but if you have the space to carry two lenses a 35mm and 90mm is a lot more versatile. You'll get a wider range of images. You have much more freedom to choose how much background to include in the shot and how tight to go around the head. Yes, a 50mm alone will give you a head and shoulders portrait but the nose will be enlarged, and it will do street but not as intimately as a 35mm. An excellent second hand combination is a 35/1.4 ASPH (pre-FLE) + 90/2.8 Elmarit-M. I have this and could not be happier. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted March 9, 2015 Share #14 Posted March 9, 2015 I have been using the 35 FLE exclusively for 6 months and like it. I have a desire for a Noct. but will probably go with the 50 summilux for the compactness. For me a 35 and a 50 will do all of my shooting. 35 for street and travel, 50 for portraits and people. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Russell Posted March 9, 2015 Share #15 Posted March 9, 2015 Unless shooting towards bright light when flare can be a problem. Pete. Any lens pointing towards bright light is always going to produce awful looking pictures. Learning how to light your scene is pretty basic stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted March 9, 2015 Share #16 Posted March 9, 2015 Any lens pointing towards bright light is always going to produce awful looking pictures. Learning how to light your scene is pretty basic stuff. even if that was true, which it is not, you would have to take into account the capabilities of the different lenses, in which case the Summarit turns out to be more robust than a Summicron, for instance. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Russell Posted March 9, 2015 Share #17 Posted March 9, 2015 even if that was true, which it is not, you would have to take into account the capabilities of the different lenses, in which case the Summarit turns out to be more robust than a Summicron, for instance. Not sure what you're experience is but all you would get from pointing lens at the sun (any lens) is a very bright image with no detail at all in the shadows. Your problem is not lens performance it is one of exposure! Not my ideal lighting technique to be honest. I would rather the light shine ON the subject. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted March 9, 2015 Share #18 Posted March 9, 2015 (edited) Any lens pointing towards bright light is always going to produce awful looking pictures. Learning how to light your scene is pretty basic stuff. I'll have to tell that to my 28 Summicron ASPH. It must have forgotten... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited March 9, 2015 by MarkP 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241497-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2777355'>More sharing options...
farnz Posted March 9, 2015 Share #19 Posted March 9, 2015 Not sure what you're experience is but all you would get from pointing lens at the sun (any lens) is a very bright image with no detail at all in the shadows. Your problem is not lens performance it is one of exposure! ... I wrote "towards bright light" but you've changed it to "at the sun", which is a little different. You'll note from Mark's gorgeous picture that some lenses suppress flare even when pointed directly into sunlight, the 28/2 Summicron asph being one and the 50/1.0 Noctilux being another. In my opinion this is a little bit of the 'magic' of (some) Leica lens designs because I have never been able to do this with other Pentax, Canon, Nikkor, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Hexanon, Rollei, Kobalux, or Schneider Kreuznach lenses that I own or have used. The 50 Summicron in my experience flares readily with bright light. Pete. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted March 9, 2015 Share #20 Posted March 9, 2015 The 35mm Skopar copes well in these situations... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241497-which-lens/?do=findComment&comment=2777370'>More sharing options...
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