semi-ambivalent Posted August 22, 2013 Share #61 Posted August 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Personally I find Paris to be great regardless of focal length, just like any other city. YMMV. I agree - I have begun using two bodies, one for B/W and one for colour lol. Now it's sounding like my 1970s with two Nikon Fs, a 50 and a 105. The more things change... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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skinnfell Posted August 22, 2013 Share #62 Posted August 22, 2013 There is only ONE solution. Never sell a leica lens. That is the only way to get peace of mind. Then just keep buying them until you got at least one of each focal length. Sorry for the joke, but I cannot think of an easy solution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 22, 2013 Share #63 Posted August 22, 2013 John, again - Monochrom 28 50 oh, a small 90 if you really need a security blanket, but you're the one who said you wanted a lighter kit. Live dangerously Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamey Posted August 23, 2013 Share #64 Posted August 23, 2013 Based on several lengthy visits, IMO, Paris is a 35mm City. Spot on George. My dear wife and I where in Paris last year (july) and loved it. With the M7 and the 35mm f2 asph and the 50mm 1.4 asph I found the 35mm was the best, hardly used the 50mm. As well as the M7 I used a Canon DSLR and the Leica 21-35mm vario- with a crop factor = 33- 56mm was perfect for my needs. Like you LCT, I am also a COLOUR person, monochrome doesn't do it for me. Ken. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomasis7 Posted August 23, 2013 Share #65 Posted August 23, 2013 For inspiration for some of you I ended up that 50mm and 24mm is the kit I'd get. I took slowest and it includes tab for best ergonomics and fast focusing. 50mm Summarit 2.5 24mm Elmar 3.8 Call it for day. I can finally die as happy person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted August 26, 2013 Share #66 Posted August 26, 2013 21/3.4 28/2.8 40/2 or even less: 21/3.4 35/2 also possible: 24/3.8 35/2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 27, 2013 Share #67 Posted August 27, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Away for 4 days last week. As an experiment, took Monochrom, M9, 21-28-50-90 and usual clobber in my Monochrom-9 bag. Way too heavy all round. In London and Paris next month - trying to decide whether to leave the M9 or Monochrom behind. My sense is that the M9 will push me towards taking general shots, whereas the Monochrom will make me work harder. Even though only taking B&W means I will miss the option of colour, will it matter? To me I see big cities in B&W. I find I use the 35 more than the 50 and the 21 or 24 more than the 28 even though they require a VF since I find my frame guessing to be lacking at critical moments. Seldom use the 90 in big cities. P. Turnley changed my lens selections for city/street work and then Overgaard changed them back somewhat. I always take at least one fast (1.4) lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted August 27, 2013 Share #68 Posted August 27, 2013 no, if you are that kind of guy-it will never end. (I am same kind) My preferred lenses at the moment are: 50/1.4 35/1.4 FLE 75/2.0 21/3.4 Even though I also believe to not really needing f1.4 it seems I prefer the rendering of the 50/1.4asph over the 50/2.0 even at slower apartures. At the moment I am tempted to add a chrome 35 Summicron asph. 21mm I found out is my preferred UWA. I had a WATE but 21 is as wide as I need. I also use 21mm much more often than 24mm - therefore might sell my 24mm. I allways change my mind if I prefer 28 or 35mm fov (however with the M the 35mm frames are much better to see/use) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted August 31, 2013 Share #69 Posted August 31, 2013 Good selection. I find a 90 for me in place of your 75 works better, but hey that's why they make so many lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLV Posted September 1, 2013 Share #70 Posted September 1, 2013 one lens: 35two lens: 35 + 75 great combo b +1! (35 lux asph and 75 apo) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted September 2, 2013 Share #71 Posted September 2, 2013 Every day is a new experience. Today took 35/2.0, 50, APO75/2.0, 90/2.8 Elmarit-M. Only used the APO 50 all day long on the MM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliton Posted September 2, 2013 Share #72 Posted September 2, 2013 Always in my bag: - M9-P - Super Elmar 18 (incredible lens even for environmental portrait). I got so used to the framing that I don't use the extra viewfinder anymore. - Summilux 35 ASPH FLE - Summicron 75 ASPH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 2, 2013 Share #73 Posted September 2, 2013 My perfect kit would/will be: 21mm Summilux 24mm Summilux 35mm Summilux FLE 50mm Noctilux ASPH 50mm APO-Summicron 50mm Summitar 75mm Summilux 75mm APO-Summicron 90mm APO-Summicron 90mm Macro-Elmar 135mm Zeiss Sonnar f2 I may even just stop there. Or maybe not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 2, 2013 Share #74 Posted September 2, 2013 You're missing the fabulous 28 Summicron ASPH, Paul! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted September 2, 2013 Share #75 Posted September 2, 2013 Hmmm....maybe. I hear it's very good. The difference between 35 and 28 is not enormous though and I really like the 24mm and 35 lengths. I doubt I will stop until I have them all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted September 3, 2013 Share #76 Posted September 3, 2013 I doubt I will stop until I have them all What the heck it's only........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted September 3, 2013 Share #77 Posted September 3, 2013 My perfect kit would/will be: 21mm Summilux 24mm Summilux 35mm Summilux FLE 50mm Noctilux ASPH 50mm APO-Summicron 50mm Summitar 75mm Summilux 75mm APO-Summicron 90mm APO-Summicron 90mm Macro-Elmar 135mm Zeiss Sonnar f2 I may even just stop there. Or maybe not. Why not an all Leica lineup? Just cheat on the 135 to 180. 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/210007-perfect-lens-kit/?do=findComment&comment=2412601'>More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted September 4, 2013 Share #78 Posted September 4, 2013 It ends when you own all possible lenses.... Sorry no. Then you must make a selection on what to bring unless you have a caddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted September 4, 2013 Share #79 Posted September 4, 2013 Sorry no. Then you must make a selection on what to bring unless you have a caddy. Does a wife count as a caddy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 4, 2013 Share #80 Posted September 4, 2013 Sorry no. Then you must make a selection on what to bring unless you have a caddy. I use a couple of camels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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