Lens choice

[jhild]

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lens choice, a funny question. Would you have used fixed lenses before you would know what you need

for the full frame M. I never had this problem because I never used a Zoom on my SLR´s.

So what Leica lenses to buy, well I think it´s best to check your wallet first. Don´t listen to people saying

the 90 /2.0 Apo is too heavy or any statements like that, there is no such thing like a heavy M lens.

I always went for the fast lens, so 90/2.0, 50/1.4 and so on, saving money on this makes no sense at all.

You never know when you need the speed. My lenses are 15(CV), 24, 35, 50, 75, 90 and 135, all Leica,

all asph Summicron except the 24. Big money but I´ll never regret.

 

Jo

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[jaapv]

Nobody said too heavy... But there is certainly a weight difference between various lenses - and anybody must make his own choice. It all depends on the use. If one does not use a fast lens wide open there is no point in wasting either the money or the muscle power.

It is not self-evident that fastest equals best, it depends on the requirements of the user.

[Jeff S]

Advice given is all over the place -- this is indeed a very personal thing. Now I see that you have got yourself a M8, and that changes all fields-of-view out of recognition.

 

So my piece of advice, which you may already be well on the way to taking, is: Buy the camera (done!) Buy the lens you think will suit you. Don't worry too much. Leica lenses have good resale value, so you can adjust your kit later. But --

 

-- do use that frame preview lever up front.

 

I think the OP tried an M8 for a few days, just to try out an M, as I mentioned above. I think he's going to buy an M9. And, as for the preview lever, going slowly with one lens first, etc., I'm glad you followed my same advice (post 7), Lars.

 

Jeff

[Hank Taylor]

You are; but this is a thread that was moved out of the M9 forum I agree, btw with your opinion on the Summilux-R 80. The lens is nearly the same in the M morph - the Summilux 75 M - heavy and difficult, but marvellous.

 

The Summilux 75 m It is a great lens, and is heavier when comparing it to the smaller leica lenses but worth having

Thanks Hank,

[adli]

How about starting with one lens instead of compensating the lack of zoom with a range of lenses?

 

If 50mm is your preferred lens, why not start with the 50 lux, get familiar with that. Base your next lens on what you miss most after having used the 50mm for a while.

[Jeff S]

Scandinavian humor.

 

Jeff

[pum pum]

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from my experience i refer 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm.

yes i know it's not much difference focal but some how i feel comfortable using this focal.

35mm for street, 50mm almost for anything, 75mm for portrait.

i also own 28mm but i feel it's not wide enough.

i prefer 21mm or 24mm for wide lens.

if i get 21mm summilux, i will have 2 sets of 3 lens combo : 21mm + 35mm + 75mm or 28mm + 50mm + 75mm

and my suggestion buy summilux, it's a perfect lens.

[Paul Verrips]

I bought this set last week:

 

Leica M9

Elmarit-M 2.8/28mm Asph.

Summilux-M 1.4/50mm Asph.

Summarit-M 2.5/90mm

 

Do i need filters on the lenses? I always doubt about that. I'm not scared about damage (when the filter breaks it could cause some serious damage to the front lens i.m.o.), just want the optimum quality from these lenses.

 

Do you have any advise?

[elgenper]

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Do i need filters on the lenses? I always doubt about that. I'm not scared about damage (when the filter breaks it could cause some serious damage to the front lens i.m.o.), just want the optimum quality from these lenses.

 

Do you have any advise?

 

That´s one of the most hotly debated questions you can put to the forum; almost on a par with the choice of bags or Scotch whisky...

 

FWIW, I don´t use filters for protection, except possibly when risking salt spray or dust storms. For lenses with rigid and reliable lens hoods, I don´t use lens caps either (I don´t own any extreme wide angle with strongly curved front element), just keep them in decently padded bags with separate compartments for each lens. Retractable, and lockable ones, like on the Summicron 75 Asph are always out and locked while on the camera and shooting, retracted and capped otherwise.

 

This has been my practice for decades, in bustling cities, among kids and dogs, in all kind of weather. I haven´t had one single lens damaged yet.