Peter H Posted January 31, 2012 Share #41 Posted January 31, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) this is probably the important point.The hotel room = "home". There you can leave 2 out of 3 lenses. It's not necessary to adopt radical decisions, like "only one" Why not adhere to a more flexible approach? For fun. And for creative inspiration. But of course you're probably right, for most people for a once-in-a-lifetime trip it might be wise to be a bit more "flexible". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 31, 2012 Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Peter H, Take a look here One trip = one lens. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
manolo Posted January 31, 2012 Share #42 Posted January 31, 2012 I find there are spells when my 21 is not used, largely because it calls for a special mind-set. Once fitted the world seems filled with suitable subjects for it. A lens change refreshes your visual outlook! I agree with David but if a trip is so important and photography is not, I would take only my 35 summicron (non asph) and think (of photography) the least and be immerse in the trip the most. (and still take grate pictures) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_R Posted February 1, 2012 Share #43 Posted February 1, 2012 I would go for 35 and 90, with the 90 in the pocket / bag and the 35 mounted. You can crop a 35 shot, if it is too wide. Or, when you need a FOV between 35 and 90, just make three shots with 90 mm to stitch them later, makes for a wider FOV. For wider than 35, you can stitch 35 mm shots. Of course, this does not work well with moving people in the frame. Only one lens - this would be my Nocti 1.0. Not really light weight, but my personal favourite lens of all. Carsten Carsten Ranke Photography Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 1, 2012 Share #44 Posted February 1, 2012 Check out yanidel.net in case you don't know it yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohnri Posted February 2, 2012 Share #45 Posted February 2, 2012 A wide lens will be very useful for your trip. My Leica travel kit is a Noct f/1 and 21 'lux. I would consider my Sony 5N with my WATE and 35 'lux as an alternative. Best, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fussgangerfoto Posted February 14, 2015 Share #46 Posted February 14, 2015 Have you considered carrying two bodies each with a different lens? In my bag, I tend to pack two bodies (one film, one digital) with mounted lenses (usually a the 15mm CV Heliar and a 50 Lux). More and more, I'm setting out with just the 50 to avoid that analysis paralysis of having too many options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted February 15, 2015 Share #47 Posted February 15, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Sometimes when traveling I have two or three lenses with me, but two of them stay in the hotel safe and I go out with only one lens, which can be different from one day to next (one day 35 to shoot ambient, next 75 for portraits and details) of course if you have a base place with a safe. robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted February 16, 2015 Share #48 Posted February 16, 2015 David, You say "I confess no small amount of paranoia carrying these optical gems in my pocket or in a bag or in any other fashion, just as I would if I were carrying thousands of dollars in my pocket or in a bag." I understand your concerns and they are certainly valid - everyone who uses Leica gear has those same worries. That having been said, your trip to India will be the trip of a lifetime; this kind of adventure is what Leica M gear was made for. If a guy is fortunate enough to have a Leica camera and 2-3 M lenses for it, it seems that not using them on a trip like the one you are about to embark upon diminishes the whole experience of owning and using Leica M gear. If not on a trip to India, when would you use these optical gems?? Just something to think about... There are ways to minimize the possibility of losing your M lenses to theft while on your trip to India. Pac Safe has an entire line of camera bags specifically designed for just this kind of travel photography - Pacsafe - Pacsafe Camera Bags – Secured Camera Bags to Protect your Camera and Lenses I have two Pac Safe camera bags and highly recommend them for travel photography; they are very well thought out and offer a lot of theft prevention features, and are well worth their cost. As a second layer of protection, you need to have camera insurance. This will provide you with a financial safety net in case the worst were to happen (theft/robbery). In my experience, the best camera insurance policy you can possibly get is Prosurance through ASMP. It covers your cameras, lenses and other photographic gear for loss anywhere in the world at replacement cost, not depreciated value. the importance of this little detail cannot be overstated. In order to be able to get Prosurance, you will have to become an ASMP member. That is a small price to pay for the protection that comes with Prosurance. I understand your concern with not being dragged down by too much equipment while shooting in India. Having been afflicted with "National Geographic Syndrome" in the past, cretainly understand that too much gear will constrict your photography and decrease your enjoyment of the experience. However, carrying 2-3 small Leica M lenses is a far cry from dragging around a backpack with two DSLR bodies and 4-6 fat zoom lenses. In my experience, a Leica M kit with one body and 2-3 small lenses is hardly noticeable in terms of weight and bulk when traveling and shooting. In the end, you have to decide for yourself how much gear you are comfortable with carrying. I hope the above observations will be helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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