ppolla Posted December 23, 2009 Share #1 Posted December 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) OK...now that I have pretty much decided to get the M8.2, I also need to pick one or 2 lenses to go with it. I am thinking 28mm, 35mm, or 50mm.... Also, I am thinking the following options: Option 1: 35mm f1.4.... Option 2: 28mm f2.8 and 50mm 2.0 Option 3: 35mm 2.0, and 50mm 2.0 What do you think? What are the differences between 35mm 1.4 and 2.0? ...besides the obvious one of the lens speed? Thank you for your patience with me.... PP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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biglouis Posted December 23, 2009 Share #2 Posted December 23, 2009 I wouldn't talk you out of the 35/1.4 but if you want more than one lens then you can do not better than the 28/2.8 (the newer ASPH version) and a good 50mm - I personally swear by the Elmar 50/2.8 (if you can find one which is 6-bitted) or if you want to save money the CV 50/1.5. Mind you, any 50 Summicron is good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
delander † Posted December 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted December 23, 2009 I started with the 28 Elmarit ASPH and the 50 Summicron, but alas it did not stop there. For one lens I would suggest the 35 Summicron ASPH. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 23, 2009 Share #4 Posted December 23, 2009 Since you've never used a RF system, I encourage you to get just one lens and learn everything you can...and also determine if you even like the experience. I suggest you start with a 28 or 35, and go for one of the smaller, less expensive lenses, any of which are still superb. That includes the 28 elmarit, 35 summarit or 35 summicron. Remember that the M8.2 has a 1.33 crop factor, so 28 will have a FOV closer to the 35 that you'd get on a full frame camera. In your other thread, I gave you my advice on resources for learning everything you'll need to know about the pertinent lens differences. But, again, until you start printing, I wouldn't sweat the nuances. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 23, 2009 Share #5 Posted December 23, 2009 As I SMSd you, Paolo, I would suggest either the Elmarit 28/2.8 asph or the Summicron 35/2.0 asph as a starter lens I would stay away from the Summilux 35/1.4 asph as a beginner, if I were you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 23, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted December 23, 2009 OK. Thank all for feedback. I think I am more in the 35mm 2.0 zone at the moment. Paolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theendlesshouse Posted December 23, 2009 Share #7 Posted December 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) get the 35 'lux or the 35 'cron both famously good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Calahan Posted December 23, 2009 Share #8 Posted December 23, 2009 28 50 pair If you had the M9 I'd say get the 35 mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted December 23, 2009 Share #9 Posted December 23, 2009 OK. Thank all for feedback. I think I am more in the 35mm 2.0 zone at the moment. Paolo Perfect : Summicron 35 asph is THE standard for M8. If you are in the mood of taking two... well it depends towards which focal are you oriented... if is long, Summarit 75 is a sure bet, for my personal experience... and price is good; if you tend to wides... Leica are in the high range (24-21-18)... and maybe you could choose a rather cheap CV (21 ?) to understand well your preferences in FOV... you'll lose very few money if you then decide to switch to adiacent focals in the Leica list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&W Posted December 24, 2009 Share #10 Posted December 24, 2009 Option 2! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted December 24, 2009 Share #11 Posted December 24, 2009 I second Louis's advice: 28/2.8 Elmarit asph and 50/2.8 Elmar but make sure it's the later version if you want sharpness. Both are very light and compact and produce superb results. For a single lens set-up, 35/2 Summicron asph or 35/2.5 Summarit as your wallet allows. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted December 24, 2009 Share #12 Posted December 24, 2009 I'm with Pete on this one. If you do end up with a single lens, try to find a 2nd hand 32/2 ASPH that is 6 bit coded you will not regret it. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppolla Posted December 28, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted December 28, 2009 In the end I wwnt with the partial option 3 from above...and got the Summicron 35mm. I am sure this will not be th only lens....next one will be 50mm or 75mm.... Paolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted December 28, 2009 Share #14 Posted December 28, 2009 I'd go for a Voigtlander 28mm, the 35mm Summicron and an old Elmar-M f/2.8 50mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 28, 2009 Share #15 Posted December 28, 2009 In the end I wwnt with the partial option 3 from above...and got the Summicron 35mm.I am sure this will not be th only lens....next one will be 50mm or 75mm.... Paolo Congrats...nice start. As I wrote above, I encourage you to use it...a lot...before you commit to second lens. First, you'll learn more about RF photography and your camera by using a single lens for a while. Second, you'll be able to better determine your shooting style and the FOV that can best complement your 35. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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