Leicabatoutahell Posted November 21, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) If you could have only one lens (and that's all I can have right now) for your M9, what would it be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chrism Posted November 21, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2009 35 'Lux. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jruffolo Posted November 21, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2009 I will be using just a 35 cron for now, at least whenever my M9 arrives. Looking at a 75 cron asph as a second lens a bit down the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaques Posted November 21, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 21, 2009 when you say you will have only one lens.... do you mean only one leica lens? what's your budget? because the way I see it the best one lens solution... is to buy 5 cheap lenses: cv nokton 35 1.4 cv ultron 28 2 cv nokton 50 1.5 hektor 135 4.5 elmarit 90 2.8 all for less than the cost of a single new leica lens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicabatoutahell Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted November 21, 2009 when you say you will have only one lens.... do you mean only one leica lens? what's your budget? because the way I see it the best one lens solution... is to buy 5 cheap lenses: cv nokton 35 1.4 cv ultron 28 2 cv nokton 50 1.5 hektor 135 4.5 elmarit 90 2.8 all for less than the cost of a single new leica lens... Wow! Question is would I be happy with these long term because I usually prefer to buy only once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted November 21, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 21, 2009 35 summilux Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noah_addis Posted November 21, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 21, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sometimes one lens is better than five. And I don't (only) mean because you can get a better quality lens. I have a lot of lenses from 21/2.8A to 90AA and if you count Nikon up to 300/2.8. As I've said elsewhere, and I hate to sound like a broken record, I shoot at least 95% of my work with a 35mm and I don't think my work would suffer if I ONLY had a 35mm. Sticking with one lens can be a great way to improve your work and really make you think about how to shoot a given subject. It also forces you to use your feet, which is often better than zooming or changing lenses. I'll echo the others here and say go for a 35mm. It's a classic rangefinder focal length for a reason. I'd definitely go for the 35 Summilux Asph. or 35 Summicron ASPH, depending on which look you prefer, your budget and your requirements for small size/low light performance. I have both:D I've been using the Summicron mostly, but for weddings I'll probably switch over to the 'Lux and also, of course, if I expect I'll be shooting in very low light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norsk Posted November 21, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 21, 2009 Hallo, I would also look after a 35 mm lens! For example: I very often have one of my Nikoncameras with me. And only one lens. And then - it is my 2/35 ! I can use it for nearly all. Also look: If you want a very compact combination, take a 2/35 - not a 1,4/35. Greetings Heinz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted November 21, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 21, 2009 Another advantage of a one lens solution is that you know your lens very well. Thus tab focussing will become reliable sooner. Regards Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyves Posted November 21, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 21, 2009 If only one, then 35 Summicron ASPH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicabatoutahell Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted November 21, 2009 I am amazed that almost everyone recommends a 35mm lens! Actually I was sort of leaning that way too, actually between the 35 and 50. I would suppose that the M9 would allow some cropping wiggle room making the 50 redundant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug_m Posted November 21, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 21, 2009 Ordinarily I would say buy the 50 lux ASPH and I still think its the best all around Leica lens. In my opinion it is very much superior to the 35 cron. However, I have never used the 35 lux and the M9 allows for substantial cropping. For example, so far I prefer the 75 cron to the 90 cron as a longer lens. In my opinion, the 75 cron has a magic that is missing from the 90 cron and the 90 is harder to focus. The 75 also focuses down to 0.7m which might provide an additional bias regarding a 75 vs 90 comparison. All of these comments refer to the latest version of lenses in question. If a new 35 lux came out I'd be very interested despite the fact that I don't really need more lenses- but based on what I have read the current 35 lux does not compare to the 50 lux when used at 1.4 as well as when stopped down. Also, with the M9 you can crop down on 50 mm shots and use it as a small portrait lens. This would be harder to do with a 35. There are lots of opinions out there. This forum is a good source- with tons of experience- for those new to the M system. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 21, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 21, 2009 It's either going to be a 35 or 50 for general use, and if I was advising a stranger I'd say the 50 being the classic standard lens, although personally I use the 35 more often. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted November 21, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 21, 2009 35/2 or 50/1.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlfoto Posted November 21, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 21, 2009 As James said, between 35 and 50. I think you can follow this scheme: Are you a shy person? 1) Yes .- so you will need more distance with your subject => 50 mm 2) No .- You better work with a 35 mm and closer to your subject. And finally, how much do you wnat to spent? 1) No problem .- Lux 2) Yes I care .- Cron Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norsk Posted November 21, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 21, 2009 I am amazed that almost everyone recommends a 35mm lens! Actually I was sort of leaning that way too, actually between the 35 and 50. I would suppose that the M9 would allow some cropping wiggle room making the 50 redundant. Yes indeed, This is also my way, sometimes. I take a crop nearly 50 mm. But "in action", it is easier to take a photo with a 35mm, especially you don´t use a autofocus. I have many lenses between 14 and 400 mm. But 35 mm is the best compromise, for many motifes. And, with a digital body you don´t need the 1,4 really. You can take easily the higher ASA, if there isn´t enough light ! Greetings Heinz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwr50 Posted November 21, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 21, 2009 For me, it's the 50 Lux ASPH. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted November 21, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 21, 2009 Heinz, both resolution and the ISO options on M9 is making me pick up a 35cron, as I suspect it to be a little less temperamental than the 35lux. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted November 21, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 21, 2009 My favorite lens on the M9 is the 50mm Summilux f1.4. However if I was limited to just one lens it would have to be my 35mm Summilux f1.4. If price was a factor and speed was not an issue I would go for the 35mm Summarit f2.5. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkor AIS Posted November 22, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 22, 2009 I would suggest the 35 1.4 Summilux as well. It is really is an amazing lens. Over the years Iv shot everything from portraits to fashion photojournalism and even sports with my Nikkor 35 1.4 AIS. And since expanding into the M system, the first lens I bought was the 35 Summilux. The slightly wider than normal field of view combined with the 1.4 aperture is a deadly combo. The only limiting factor is the minimum focus. You cant have everything:p. Gregory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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