IWC Doppel Posted April 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am hoping to book a 4 day trip to Venice in June, would greatly appreciate, thoughts on lenses and any tips for accommodation. I WILL have my M9-P by then and currently have the following lenses : 21 Elmarit asph, 24 Elmarit asph, 28 summicron asph, 35 Summilux asph (pre FLE), 50 Summilux V2 pre asph, 90 Elmarit. I am interested in which wide lense or lenses to take. I only want to take 3 lenses, I will take my 35 and 50, interested in which of the 21,24,0r 28 I should take, the 90 will stay at home. I am people, cafe, slice of life photographer, less landscape and distant scene. I have no real experience of sub 28mm as I currently have an M8. I am tempted to take the 24 and see how I get on ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JWW Posted April 8, 2012 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2012 I went last October with my M9P, 35mm Summilux ASPH, and 50mm Summilux ASPH. If I had my 21mm SE at the time I would of taken that also since there were plenty of opportunities to use such a wide. It was cloudless and sunny in Oct and the challenge was the very contrasty scenes from building and bridge shadows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted April 8, 2012 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2012 The 21, without any doubt. Regarding the accommodation, I would pick one hotel, pensione or b&b in the main island (not Giudecca), in any case with protection on the windows against mosquitoes and air conditioning. This book I liked very much: Predrag Matvejevic: The Other Venice reaktionbooks Enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
80_20 Posted April 8, 2012 Share #4 Posted April 8, 2012 I have been in Venice last weekend with my M8 and the 28/2.8 Elmarit ASPH - equalling a 35mm in the M9 it was too long for some situations. I would expect the 24mm to be a good choice. As far as accomodation I do not fully share Manolos view - having spent my past two stays at the Molino Stucky (offering free shuttle service), I only could recommend to also consider Giudecca. Klaus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 8, 2012 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2012 Which camera bag are you thinking of bringing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted April 8, 2012 Share #6 Posted April 8, 2012 Last time I went there I brought M9, M8, WATE, Noctilux and Summilux 21. Ended up using mostly the WATE (primarily at 35 and 50mm) and the Nocti. I have some pictures on my website if you are interested. If you want to take only 3 lenses, I'd say 35 and 50 and probably the 24. Re accomodation, we rented an apartment: more space and better value than traditional hotels, which tend to be overpriced. The one we got also had a great location on the main island. There are several sites offering apartments for rent in Venice. Finally, if schedule allows, try and take the vaporetto to the islands of Burano and Murano. Definitely worth a visit. Enjoy your trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted April 8, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which camera bag are you thinking of bringing? Doesn't sound like you moving a thread towards bags..... Got a confession or fetish to share Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jneilt Posted April 8, 2012 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2012 The three times I have been, I stay here Londra Palace Hotel vicino Piazza san Marco - Prenotazione di un hotel di lusso a Venezia - 4 stelle Hotel - Sito Ufficiale Also, please go spend some time in Burano. I think it is a little more quaint/less tourist than Venice proper. Have fun...it's a favorite trip of ours...although we usually go over winter when it's empty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbealnz Posted April 8, 2012 Share #9 Posted April 8, 2012 Given your specific question, take the 21mm. (in addition to the other two). We were there nearly 5 years ago, I had a Canon 20D, with the 17-40L, and it was a good combo, albeit heavy. This September we will be there, and I am contemplating an M6 and 21/50 (although I don't want to start another flame thread about "Visiting Venice, with only film"). To be honest, the M8 and a couple f other lenses will be there as well I suspect. Wonderful place, take the time to look about, it is a photographers paradise. Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted April 8, 2012 Share #10 Posted April 8, 2012 ..... Got a confession or fetish to share Don't get me started, I suffer from all the usual guy fetishes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpalme Posted April 8, 2012 Share #11 Posted April 8, 2012 How about the 21,35&90? Or substitute the 50 for 35. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted April 9, 2012 Share #12 Posted April 9, 2012 Last time I went there I brought M9, M8, WATE, Noctilux and Summilux 21.Ended up using mostly the WATE (primarily at 35 and 50mm) and the Nocti. I meant MATE, not WATE. Must have pushed Easter celebration a bit too far... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted April 9, 2012 Share #13 Posted April 9, 2012 I was in Europe end 2010 and especially enjoying using wider lenses. Even in confined streets they could be used for interesting possibilities. I would suggest either the 24, 50, 90 or the 21, 35, 90. Note also that the Summilux does give you the advantage in low lights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted April 9, 2012 Don't get me started, I suffer from all the usual guy fetishes. Perhaps I should buy another bag for Venice holidays.... Time to start another bag three me thinks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted April 9, 2012 Share #15 Posted April 9, 2012 Which camera bag are you thinking of bringing? The Italians make great bags. He should buy one there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted April 9, 2012 I'll make a theme of bags in Venice and see if I can make a little collection I will also need to think about viewfinders, if I can get my 9 in advance.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted April 9, 2012 Share #17 Posted April 9, 2012 My wife and I have dined at the Londra Palace, and it is wonderful, but a tad expensive as we have found that in Venice there is so much to do that we are rarely in our room. However it is a wonderful place for dinner and people watching. Our preference for a small, quaint hotel is the Hotel American-Dinesen, which in spite of the name is a charming and not American in anything but name. The rooms are typical for Europe, i.e. smaller than what most Americans are used to, but the location in Accademie was perfect for us. It's in the city but a little off the normal tourist path. http://www.hotelamerican.it/?gclid=CKXCs-Knp68CFUQTNAodVTLSnQ Now let's talk about lenses. You've already (and correctly) said that the 35 FLE and 50LUX ASPH are definitely going. You need to bring the 90 for those nice compressed perspective shots up the canals and for all the little details. And I would absolutely bring the 21, as it will let you get the shots in tight alley ways, and you can set f/5.6 or f/8 and have extreme DOF. OK, that's 4 lenses, but you don't have to carry 4 lenses. A lens in the hotel room can be retrieved. A lens left at home is a lost opportunity. And please, take a stylish bag. Rick has already set the bar high for all of us who visit in his footsteps. Looking forward to some photos!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted April 9, 2012 Share #18 Posted April 9, 2012 If you have settled on taking your 35 and 50, I would add the 21, particularly for narrow alleys, canals and interiors. Personally I would also take the 90, but my solution would be MATE +21+90. We are all different! On my last trip we stayed on the MS Michelangelo which included cruising in the lagoon and visits to Murano and Burano. Don't miss the latter! The boat was a wonderful platform for early morning water activity, but not the most comfortable cabins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pangur Ban Posted April 9, 2012 Share #19 Posted April 9, 2012 I was in Venice this February, with my M3 and M2 with 21mm, 35mm, 50mm and 90mm lenses. I'd recommend some older glass than the newest lenses, and to get up early to catch some atmospheric shots of Venice as it emerges into the morning. Sometimes a sharp, high quality image isn't always what you need of a city like Venice. An old Summitar would be lovely, a hazy Summar even better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertJRB Posted April 9, 2012 Share #20 Posted April 9, 2012 First have a nice trip. About a place to stay, last time I was there I staid at an hotel in Sestier of Cannarigio. Hotel Henry Venezia (Hotel Henry Venezia) it was called. Only 2 star hotel but it was really neat, friendly owner, nice rooms with good beds and in an more quite part of town but still really close to everything. Price is 150 euro a night for a double bedroom. venice - Google Maps About the lenses, my personal choice would be 21, 28 and 50. If your more a 35 person than change the 28 for that. I carried 18, 28 and 50 on a M8 (24, 35 and 70) and used the widest two the most. Would have liked an 21 over the 24. I would also add the 90. Some detail shots can be really nice to have and the buildings there have lots of nice details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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