Hank Taylor Posted November 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 29, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi,I'm confused, I'm leaving for Ireland next week for a 8 day trip and haven't quite made up my mind as to which lenses I should take. I was panning on taking only one camera, my M9. I have the 28 f.28 Aspherical, 50 mm f 1.4 non ASPH , a 90 mm 2.8 Elmarit, and my favorite, the 35mm non ASPH Summilux. The more I think about it, just taking the 35mm make a lot of sense, since I usually use this 90 % of the time. Would I be missing it in only using the one lens setup? Forgot to mention, this is a vacation trip. Signed,Not sure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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earleygallery Posted November 30, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 30, 2009 I don't usually respond to these kind of 'what should I take' threads as only you know the type of photography you like BUT as its a holiday I'd take the 28mm along as well for landscape shots. So, 35 for general use and the 28 when you just want or need that wider view. Have a good trip! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks James, yea, taking the 28 mm make a lot of sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 30, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 30, 2009 Should add I was in Ireland earlier this year, only a brief trip. I had some time to get out and about. I took my M2 and 35 with me but wished for something wider when I was out in the countryside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AgXlove Posted November 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 30, 2009 My most used lens these days is my 28/2 ASPH, followed by my 50/1.4 - I'd take both of these if I were you. You can cover alot of subject matter with these two focal lengths and both lenses are light in weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhsimmonds Posted December 1, 2009 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2009 Hi Hank I guess we have all been in this dilemna at one time or other. One other thing to consider is light, Ireland is not always sunny!!!***!! So take a fast lens with you. One thing is for sure, whatever you decide to pack, you'll wish you had brought the"other" lens when you get there! In Ireland it's known as Murphy's First Law. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted December 1, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ireland in December? hmmmm. Dark, wet, cold comes to mind. I would take the 35, you're very familiar with it and it's fast. Last time I was there a 35 & 75 did everything for me, I didn't need wider than the 35 that's for sure, and I was in the country (Kildare), in and around the Pale and in central Dublin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #8 Posted December 2, 2009 Well after hearing what you all had to say, I decided to just go ahead and take all four lenses, I might not use all of them but as we all know we will miss the lens we left behind. Thanks Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted December 2, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 2, 2009 35/90 is the classic travel outfit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveYork Posted December 2, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 2, 2009 Well after hearing what you all had to say, I decided to just go ahead and take all four lenses, I might not use all of them but as we all know we will miss the lens we left behind. Thanks Hank No, no, no. One of the benefits of a rangefinder is small and LIGHT. You'll lose all that by hauling around 4 lenses. You'll miss shots by changing lenses. Use your feet instead of opting for a new focal length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 2, 2009 Share #11 Posted December 2, 2009 35/90 is the classic travel outfit. ...and what I would take, for two. Or just the 50 for one. Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael-IIIf Posted December 2, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 2, 2009 Just to confuse it further I would suggest leaving the un-weather-sealed M9 at home and take something like an M3 that doesn't mind getting wet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 2, 2009 Share #13 Posted December 2, 2009 Hank, the answers to this thread proves why they're not really that helpful - everyone has their own preferences. If the different opinions help you make your own mind up then fine, but all we seem to have done is confuse you into taking all of your lenses! I guess you can do that, but for the first couple of days just use your 35 and leave the others in the hotel room, if you miss a particular lens take that one as well the next day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 2, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 2, 2009 ...but for the first couple of days just use your 35 and leave the others in the hotel room... No, no no!! Use the 50 and leave the others in the hotel... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted December 2, 2009 Hank, the answers to this thread proves why they're not really that helpful - everyone has their own preferences. If the different opinions help you make your own mind up then fine, but all we seem to have done is confuse you into taking all of your lenses! I guess you can do that, but for the first couple of days just use your 35 and leave the others in the hotel room, if you miss a particular lens take that one as well the next day. [/Q Excellent idea Thanks Jim for clearing out the cobwebs , Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted December 2, 2009 No, no no!! Use the 50 and leave the others in the hotel... Regards, Bill Bill , the 50 mm is really a great lens but I will be in and out of the pubs and the 35mm or then again I don't know, maybe the 28 mm would be nice. Hank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indecisive Posted December 2, 2009 Share #17 Posted December 2, 2009 35 summilux gets my vote! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 2, 2009 Share #18 Posted December 2, 2009 Well whatever you decide do please post some photos when you get back! If you're trying the pubs in Dublin (and who wouldn't?!) I recommend http://www.odonoghues.ie/index.htm for great Guinness and traditional music, and http://www.porterhousebrewco.com/bray.html for their own brew Plain Porter (a really nice alternative to Guiness). I've only been to the one in London so far though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_d Posted December 2, 2009 Share #19 Posted December 2, 2009 I wasn't going to chime in on this thread because lens choice is a personal matter but I hope my experience will help Hank with his desicion. On my trip to Ireland I took my R9 and a bag full of film & lenses which I found to be a burden to carry around. As it ended up I used 2 lenses the most, my 24mm and 50mm summicron. I found a wide lens was great for landcapes and inside churches and the 50 was great for getting a little closure. If I go back I would take only my 35mm Summilux and DMR which I did not own before my trip. If I owned an M9 and a 35mm Summilux I would take only those. You are going on a pleasure trip and taking just a 35mm Summilux will not cause you to miss a photograph but changing lenses or a back ache will. Leave the burden of carrying a camera case or worrying about equipment being stollen from a B&B room behind and enjoy your trip. If you need a wider view you can always take overlapping images and stitch them together in PhotoShop. If you need to get closer walk and if it is too far to walk buy an SLR and a long telephoto. Enjoy your trip and your M9. Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Taylor Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted December 2, 2009 Well whatever you decide do please post some photos when you get back! If you're trying the pubs in Dublin (and who wouldn't?!) I recommend B&B Dublin City B and B Dublin City Ireland ODonoghues Guesthouse & Bar Dublin City NEW for great Guinness and traditional music, and Porterhouse for their own brew Plain Porter (a really nice alternative to Guiness). I've only been to the one in London so far though. Jim, thanks for the good info, with regards to my drinking I'm always interested in trying a new brew. Will be leaving tomorrow flying into Paris then on to Dublin. Will be staying at the Heritage Golf & Spa Resort in Killenard. Got this trip all for $700 dollars per person which includes travel, resort and car for 6 nights. At this price I am taking a lady friend and we will be traveling with another couple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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