ginster6 Posted July 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I got a M240 and a 35 lux already. I am planning on a Euro trip, and of course as lite as possible. I will be bringing my sony RX100 along also for those quick shot or wife use. 1. would you go with multi-lens or just the 35? 2. if so, what lens would would you get to go with the 35 lux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ola.fiske Posted July 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 22, 2013 Old 50 Summilux type1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 23, 2013 Share #3 Posted July 23, 2013 If you don't know what you're missing, for your shooting needs and preferences, then you're not ready to buy. No matter what anyone else suggests. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 23, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2013 Welcome to the forum. This is so much up to personal preference but a few questions answered may help us to give you better advice.. What do you photograph? Do you have experience with or preference for other focal lengths? Do you want to go wider or longer? Hence Jeff's question above. What do you think you're missing using just the 35mm lens? Do you need a faster lens for low light &/or more DOF control? Is there a budget? Is there a size or weight restriction for your next lens? 35 Summilux (?which version?) is also a very suitable FL to take if you only want one lens, others would use a 50mm or even 28mm for a single lens but again that's personal preference. You may also find information searching the forum for relevant threads as this would not the first time that exactly this question has been asked. Regards, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 23, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2013 I'd agree with Mark, it all depends on what you want to photograph. You have 28-100 covered with the RX-100, at reasonable speeds; but a cropped (1") sensor. So, your Leica is going to cover those more considered shots where you want higher IQ. It also means for those shots you have thought about, or will think about more. If it were me, I would take a sort telephoto as well - either a 75mm or 90mm. By SLR standards, they are small lenses and I like combinations like 35-75, or 28-50, or (if I'm honest) 21-28-50-90 But, I guess that's more than you're asking for. For one lens, I'd take a 28, 35 or 50, and be happy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted July 23, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 23, 2013 24-35-75 will do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 23, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 23, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would understand if you find yourself wanting to have a greater focus on your subject or scene when using the 35. If your moving forward all the time try a 50 if your moving back 24 I might be tempted, if your M240 and 35 are reasonably new just using the 35 and actually not picking up the Sony, to really get used to one fixed length. I still do this when I buy a 'new' focal length and leave the lens on for a few weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rramesh Posted July 23, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2013 Look like you just bought you M and 35. Why don't you go on our trip with just that? Yes, a 21 may have been better for some pictures, or a 50 for some others. But, small regrets aside, you will take great pictures with just what you have. Enjoy your vacation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted July 23, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 23, 2013 « 1. would you go with multi-lens or just the 35? » Two lenses at least. « 2. if so, what lens would would you get to go with the 35 lux. » Matter of tastes. I would take at least a 50, a 75 or a 90 for shooting people, 35/75 being an usual combo. If your Summilux 35 is the current one (aka FLE), the following lenses will match well: - Current Summilux 50/1.4 - Current Summicron 50/2 - Latest Elmar 50/2.8 - Current Summicron 75/2 - Current Summicron 90/2 - Latest Elmarit 90/2.8 - Current Macro-Elmar 90/4 Summarits 50/2.5, 75/2.5 & 90/2.5 should fit fine as well let alone the current Summicron 50/2 asph but i have no experience with them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginster6 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share #10 Posted July 23, 2013 I would understand if you find yourself wanting to have a greater focus on your subject or scene when using the 35. If your moving forward all the time try a 50 if your moving back 24 I might be tempted, if your M240 and 35 are reasonably new just using the 35 and actually not picking up the Sony, to really get used to one fixed length. I still do this when I buy a 'new' focal length and leave the lens on for a few weeks. IWC: I am kind of use to a 35. since I also have a Sony RX1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginster6 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 23, 2013 guys... thanks for all your thoughts. The only reason I ask is I also have at 50 Lux ordered and on the way. and was wondering should I bring it along. because the 35 and 50 is kinda close. If I had a option it would be 28/50. but did not plan on getting the 28 so soon. or 35/75, but other kept on telling me that 75 is a odd one. and should get 90. but I felt it might be too long for the trip. So I guess the question.. is it wise to bring both 35/50. or just bring one. I am use to both 35 and 50. I have Sony RX1 @ 35. and both my 5Dmk3 is fix with 50 1.4. and OM-d with Pan/Leica 25 1.4 = 50mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 23, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 23, 2013 The only reason I ask is I also have at 50 Lux ordered and on the way. and was wondering should I bring it along. because the 35 and 50 is kinda close. That's an interesting footnote. So why did you order it, if not to use it as a natural fit for your needs and preferences? I reiterate post #3. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 23, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2013 28/90 R zoom Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuromis Posted July 23, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 23, 2013 or 35/75, but other kept on telling me that 75 is a odd one. and should get 90. but I felt it might be too long for the trip. Sorry, no Leica M experience here, however, I went to several trips just having a Canon 5Dii, 35 and 100/135 mm (either of the two tele). The 35/100 was great! The 135 I only left home because the 100mm was a macro lens, which offers more flexibility (especially when you like to shoot bugs). There were 2 or 3 times when I wished I had a lens in-between (approx 50-60 mm) but it was rare and overall I'm more than happy with the results. In some challenging situations you got to really think, how the hack you are going to capture what you see, because it doesn't really fit into the viewfinder. But that also let you focus on the most important thing: what actually do you want to capture? If I could choose today (unconstraint), I'd probably go for a 28,50,100 combination. My favourite shots are scenes from the street (markets), sights and landscapes, buildings and details (like ornaments) of them. And bugs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MirekE Posted July 23, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 23, 2013 I would add 75mm or 90mm for shots that would benefit from more compressed perspective and greater isolation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gberger Posted July 23, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 23, 2013 It's probably perspective, but in six different trips to Europe ('75, '81, '89, '92 ,'94 and '96) My wife and used 35mm Summicrons for almost all of our photos with our M4 and M6 cameras. The occasional other photos were with the 90mm TE (thin) that my wife carried in her purse. We took 20 rolls apiece on each visit and ended up buying more transparency film on most of the visits. IMO, don't burden yourself with a myriad of lenses - - - and take a good look at the postcards available before you shoot. Keep it simple and light weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginster6 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share #17 Posted July 23, 2013 It seem that 35mm might be the 1 lens travel ticket. and if I need all other length, I still have my RX100. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted July 24, 2013 Share #18 Posted July 24, 2013 It's probably perspective, but in six different trips to Europe ('75, '81, '89, '92 ,'94 and '96) My wife and used 35mm Summicrons for almost all of our photos with our M4 and M6 cameras. The occasional other photos were with the 90mm TE (thin) that my wife carried in her purse. We took 20 rolls apiece on each visit and ended up buying more transparency film on most of the visits. IMO, don't burden yourself with a myriad of lenses - - - and take a good look at the postcards available before you shoot. Keep it simple and light weight. Europe is narrow cobblestone streets, large avenues, monuments, waterways, mountain valleys, ocean views, massive landscapes....... So the right answer is, it depends. A 21 (or24) - 35 - 75 combo is much better suited for a trip to several European destinations than a one lens approach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted July 24, 2013 Share #19 Posted July 24, 2013 If I took one lens away on a travel trip, I could happily live with 28, 35 or 50. But I would take a few more and leave in the hotel safe, taking one lens with me for each day. I had a fantastic trip to Venice last year with 24,28 and 35, my 50's were away being coded at that time, my 75 stayed at home along with the 90 I had at that time. I didn't really miss them tbh in Venice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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