MarkP Posted October 1, 2011 Share #21 Posted October 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) 50 Summilux ASPH 28 Summicron ASPH 21 Summilux or 50 Summilux ASPH 35 Summilux FLE 28 Summicron ASPH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jco611 Posted October 2, 2011 Share #22 Posted October 2, 2011 24 FLE / 50 LUX / 90 AA or 35 FLE / 50 Noct / 50 LUX Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 2, 2011 Share #23 Posted October 2, 2011 24 FLE / 50 LUX / 90 AA or 35 FLE / 50 Noct / 50 LUX 1.0 or 0.95 Noctilux, and would you take both of these 50's out with you at the same time? Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #24 Posted October 2, 2011 why would you have 1.0 and .95? think i am sticking with 24/50/75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeinzX Posted October 2, 2011 Share #25 Posted October 2, 2011 I am quit happy with: Elmarit-M 1:2,8/28 mm ASPH Summilux-M 1:1,4/50mm ASPH Macro-Elmar-M 1:4/90 In addition I use a Super-Elmar-M 1:3,8/18 ASPH, esp. for landscape and for taking pictures in towns, where there is not enough room, to use the other lenses. The finder fot this lens is allways on my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 2, 2011 Share #26 Posted October 2, 2011 why would you have 1.0 and .95? think i am sticking with 24/50/75 I think I didn't express myself clearly. I was asking whether jco611 had a 0.95 or 1.0 Noctilux, and why he would take it out with the Summilux. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted October 2, 2011 Share #27 Posted October 2, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) why would you have 1.0 and .95? think i am sticking with 24/50/75 Why not? Seriously though, I think I didn't express myself clearly. I was asking whether jco611 had a 0.95 or 1.0 Noctilux, and why he would take it out with the Summilux. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahakalaka Posted October 2, 2011 Share #28 Posted October 2, 2011 For years I was a 35mm guy, with a 24mm and a 75mm to complement it. Now I'm a 28mm guy and have altered my whole setup. 28mm Summicron, with a 21mm 2.8 ZM and 50mm Summilux to complement. Very happy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
!Nomad64 Posted October 2, 2011 Share #29 Posted October 2, 2011 The classic trio for M is 35/50/90 but I also like something wider like a 24. +1. That's exactly my combo. I usually go out on a daily basis with 35+50 but take all four of them if I go travelling and have no clear ideas about what will I'll find/do. Cheers, Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted October 2, 2011 Share #30 Posted October 2, 2011 Not really no, such a wide lens has quite limited application. Limited mainly by one's imagination. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaush Posted October 2, 2011 Share #31 Posted October 2, 2011 21 - 35 - 90 (or 75) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
enboe Posted October 2, 2011 Share #32 Posted October 2, 2011 A couple of thoughts: 1. If finances permit, never sell a lens. You'll have to pay more to get it back in the future. The comments on wider than 24mm really are queries on what do you shoot. Do you ever see a need for telephoto, or alternately ever see a need for wide angle? 2. General range kits: 35/75, 35/90, or 28/90 (oh, did you say 3 lenses? See comment 1 above.) As you have the M3, and made no comment on preference of wide or telephoto, you may wish to consider the 50/90 setup. 135 is usable, but a little tricky. The good news is that you can pick up the 90 and 135 as some of the better values in Leica lenses. When buying lenses, definitely insist on the most perfect condition lens that you can afford. Definitely do not accept anything with issues with the glass or any signs of being dropped. Even following these rules, the 90/2.8 I bought from e-bay needed an extra $500 in work when I sent it in for 6-bit coding for the M8. Another question - do you prioritize sharpness or speed? If sharpness is top priority, the more modern, aspherical (or asph) lens designs will make you happier. On the other hand, for about the same monies, generally speaking, that you would pay for an f/2 asph lens, you could have an older non-asph f.1,4 lens. These perform acceptably in the center of the frame, but be sure to use your lens hood for best performance (good advice for all lenses, by the way). Do a google search for "llcforweb.pdf" and read Putt's text summary of most Leica lenses released up through the 1990's. It's some free reading, and if you enjoy the author, you can (pre?) order his new compendium, complete with figures and typos. Don't forget rentals and borrowing lenses if you are still undecided. So, care to share a little more about what you wish to shoot? Eric Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #33 Posted October 2, 2011 ok, With the M3 it will just be taken around with me on shoots.just as that something different feel. either backstage stuff.low light. no flash. getting back some rolls from Ilford over the last few days and wide open 1.1, well even at 1.4/1.8 noisy.. i am having some issues with the noise generated by this. i will figure it out. so use will 90% of the time, people/street photography 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! this was taken about 8pm. really no light at 1.1 or 1.4 (for the life of me i cant remember) at 250/500 anyway. thanks so much for the information. really does help. and really am thinking about an M9 in the future... did a quick resize to get it in the post. picture has gone a bit Squeezed i feel)). i added the Vignette. there was none before taking it to post. and probably, will i get ear bashing for using the digital word noise instead of grain? oh well.)) i dont believe i would use anything longer than a 75. but i am quite interested in the 15mm Voit. something thats good to scale focus with interests me Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! this was taken about 8pm. really no light at 1.1 or 1.4 (for the life of me i cant remember) at 250/500 anyway. thanks so much for the information. really does help. and really am thinking about an M9 in the future... did a quick resize to get it in the post. picture has gone a bit Squeezed i feel)). i added the Vignette. there was none before taking it to post. and probably, will i get ear bashing for using the digital word noise instead of grain? oh well.)) i dont believe i would use anything longer than a 75. but i am quite interested in the 15mm Voit. something thats good to scale focus with interests me ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/163129-choose-only-three-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1808034'>More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #34 Posted October 2, 2011 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! at about 11am f4 1000 (if i remember correctly, thats the hardest bit) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! at about 11am f4 1000 (if i remember correctly, thats the hardest bit) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/163129-choose-only-three-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1808061'>More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share #35 Posted October 2, 2011 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! last one. and this is the most landscape i get. (at the minute) if you know what i mean Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! last one. and this is the most landscape i get. (at the minute) if you know what i mean ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/163129-choose-only-three-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1808065'>More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 3, 2011 Share #36 Posted October 3, 2011 Hi Stephen, For some years, and with a number of different systems, I have settled on a 3 lens kit for almost all travel, and just wandering to and from work. Like MarkP, I currently, I favour: - 50 Lux ASPH - 28 Cron ASPH - 21 Lux ASPH When I get a Noct 0.95 I will probably substitute that for the 50 Lux. I am also on a waiting list for the 35 Lux ASPH, which will qualify my choices further. I do take a 2 lens kit with my from time to time (one lens in my pocket), and that will either be: - 50 Lux - 28 Cron or - 35 Cron ASPH (or the Lux, when I get it) - 75 Cron AA I find these combinations the easiest to visualise, and they provide the most flexibility. I tend not to think too much in terms of character of the lenses (I don't have those pretentions, and besides, all my lenses are aspherical, so many would say they are crisp, clinical and lack character - I love them). I do, however, think in terms of focal length and depth of field as being critical aspects of composition. I tend not to rely on the flaws in my equipment or post processing to give character or appeal that the original compositions lacked. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest glasses Posted October 3, 2011 Share #37 Posted October 3, 2011 28mm 50mm 90mm every now and then 15mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 3, 2011 Share #38 Posted October 3, 2011 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! 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/163129-choose-only-three-lens/?do=findComment&comment=1808825'>More sharing options...
bill Posted October 3, 2011 Share #39 Posted October 3, 2011 ...I tend not to think too much in terms of character of the lenses (I don't have those pretentions, and besides, all my lenses are aspherical, so many would say they are crisp, clinical and lack character - I love them). I do, however, think in terms of focal length and depth of field as being critical aspects of composition. I tend not to rely on the flaws in my equipment or post processing to give character or appeal that the original compositions lacked. That really is a soul-less approach that misses the whole point of variances in lens design - it sounds like the rendition of a Mandler-era lens would be wasted on you. It's a bit like regarding a track on an iPod as superior to an LP because it is digitally precise. Stick to the ASPHs and the clinical purity by all means but don't sneer disparagingly at those who understand ad appreciate the value of character and personality over grey, uniform, regimented "perfection". Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smdavey Posted October 3, 2011 Author Share #40 Posted October 3, 2011 That really is a soul-less approach that misses the whole point of variances in lens design - it sounds like the rendition of a Mandler-era lens would be wasted on you. It's a bit like regarding a track on an iPod as superior to an LP because it is digitally precise. Stick to the ASPHs and the clinical purity by all means but don't sneer disparagingly at those who understand ad appreciate the value of character and personality over grey, uniform, regimented perfection. Regards, Bill are you sure you are reading johns post correct.? i read it as in. some other people may think the ASPH are clinical, but that he thinks differently about them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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