Paul J Posted January 16, 2013 Share #61 Posted January 16, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would never limit myself to one lens when going away. The weight, risk of damage or loss is greatly outweighed by the pictures you will take. I will often take one lens out in an everyday out and about way though. Those kind of shots you miss when trying to change lenses anyway. That is normally the 35mm Summilux FLE for me. It's on my M9 and next to my hands right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 16, 2013 Posted January 16, 2013 Hi Paul J, Take a look here Which SINGLE fixed/ prime lens would you take on a family vacation. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
A miller Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share #62 Posted January 16, 2013 Hi James . I think your last two back-to-back posts sum up why we have managed to make three pages out of this post. In a way, I feel like I've asked people to chose only one of their young children to take on a family vacation!,:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted January 16, 2013 Share #63 Posted January 16, 2013 My recently aquired TE 28-35-50 mm will be my (almost) only lens on my next trip, accompanied by either a 40mm/ 35mm and a 90mm SUMMICRON. As an "absolutely single lens" it would be a 35mm- SUMMICRON. Regards GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 16, 2013 Share #64 Posted January 16, 2013 k_g-What is the going price for that beauty today? Was the the latest version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessar. Posted January 16, 2013 Share #65 Posted January 16, 2013 I'd better introduce myself. I'm from Oxfordshire in England and have been an M8 owner for all of three weeks now, although I have owned an M2, M4p, CL and Bessa R2 in the past... I usually take two bodies (one for backup) and around 3 lenses when I go on a family holiday. I only take one lens out with me during the day but I then have a choice of which one and can lock the others away in the Hotel . I might carry a Sigma DP2s along as well in case the fancy takes me. On any day I would take my 28mm Skopar if I wanted to photograph scenics and couldn't back up very far in an urban area. If I was focussed on people or objects, or had more open space I'd take my Summaron 2.8 or 40mm Summicron. If you only take one lens you'll adapt to it quickly, and of course you won't waste time deliberating on which one to take out in the morning. A few years ago we went on a family holiday to Bordeaux and the only lens I had on my then Lumix GF1 was a 35mm C-biogon, so a 70mm field of view. I forgot all about it after a while and just got on with making pictures and enjoying the holiday. If a wider scenic view arises you can always take several pics and stitch them together later... Regards, Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k_g_wolf ✝ Posted January 17, 2013 Share #66 Posted January 17, 2013 >> algrove It´s a late production lens which I bought off E-Pay some months back for EUR 2.7k. Had it checked and coded in SOLMS, which brought it to EUR 3.2k altogether. Can´t help you with todays prices, I stop checking once I got a lens. In the old days this lead to frustrations, not now any more. best GEORG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted January 17, 2013 Share #67 Posted January 17, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) 35mm of some sort. These days I'm so in love with my f2.8 Sumaron that that is what I would bring and rather user faster film. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted January 17, 2013 Share #68 Posted January 17, 2013 Summicron M 50 V4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted January 17, 2013 Share #69 Posted January 17, 2013 ...These days I'm so in love with my f2.8 Sumaron ... Carl, Very glad to hear that your Danish lens has found its way into your heart. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted January 17, 2013 Share #70 Posted January 17, 2013 Very glad to hear that your Danish lens has found its way into your heart. I think it is becoming my all time favourite 35, it even beats the 35/1.4A. I'm glad I finally found one at what I thought was a sensible price. I would love to do a head-to-head with the 35/2.5 Summarit to see how they compare. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kivis Posted January 18, 2013 Share #71 Posted January 18, 2013 Right now a Voigt 40/1.4 is mated to my M3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riccis Posted January 19, 2013 Share #72 Posted January 19, 2013 35/2 and you are good to go. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 20, 2013 Share #73 Posted January 20, 2013 35/2 and you are good to go. Cheers, Which 35/2? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 21, 2013 Share #74 Posted January 21, 2013 Which 35/2? Any. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 21, 2013 Share #75 Posted January 21, 2013 This thread has run to 3 pages?! Obvious, a 35mm! ....but then again, you can't go wrong with a 50mm either. It's not the 'standard' lens for nothing! I agree with James on this one (errr, two). (4 pages now:eek:). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hepcat Posted January 24, 2013 Share #76 Posted January 24, 2013 Ok, I'm late to the party but I'll throw my $.02 in. I give this perspective from my experience traveling and leaving the "good stuff" at home. I look at the photos from those trips and wish I'd taken this lens or that body because my images just aren't the quality I'm used to. I'm all about traveling light, but now I travel smart too. If you can't enjoy the equipment you own because it's too expensive, then perhaps it's not as useful as you think it is. You bought the equipment to take photos. Make sure it's insured and use it. It's a body and lenses and they're all replaceable. If they get scratched or dinged so be it. You're making images with them as they were intended to be used and for the purpose you bought them. And, as Jaap suggests, insure them. I have all of my photo gear insured plus some huge liability insurance and it's about $450 USD annually. Well worth the peace of mind. Another viable solution would be to go add a Nokton 35 f/1.2 and a Heliar 75mm f/1.8 to your stable for just such occasions where you need high quality glass to accompany you, but you don't want to bring high-dollar equipment. I have both that I bought used for about $1300 for the set. I would be comfortable traveling with that combo. If I brought a third lens it'd be a 90. There are always options. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted January 26, 2013 Share #77 Posted January 26, 2013 If you could bring only one focal length lens on a family vacation overseas, which would it be and why? Please assume that the vacation will be to a place that unites family members and is also quite scenic, neither being a primary subject. Please assume that here will be occasions for only portraits, only scenic pics and some combo thereof. Many thanks for your thoughts, which no doubt will help me on my upcoming trip! Given these conditions, one of those Leica M zoom lenses, like a 16-200 Or a Hektor 2,8cm Beach | Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted January 27, 2013 Share #78 Posted January 27, 2013 For a family vacation I would consider bringing the whole family, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A miller Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share #79 Posted January 27, 2013 So i just returned from a dry run in Europe. 3 countries in 4 days on business, including London and Amsterdam. Since by necessity I traveled light, I brought my M9 and only the 35m lux fle. Was able to take some random shots between and on the way to meetings. The 35 proved very versatile. Below are some examples. This doesn't detract from the points made regarding the optimum approach of bringing multiple lenses whenever possible so as to fully utilize your kit. But in this instance it wasn't possible and I think the 35 was the right single focal length to bring... 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/195937-which-single-fixed-prime-lens-would-you-take-on-a-family-vacation/?do=findComment&comment=2226195'>More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 27, 2013 Share #80 Posted January 27, 2013 Looks like you made a good decision! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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