Broady964 Posted March 4, 2016 Share #61 Posted March 4, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there, did you purchase a Summilux 28mm after the sale? I am thinking 28mm and saving funds, the Summilux is so much more than a Summicron I was hoping to find out if it was worth it. Thanks. Chris B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KanzaKruzer Posted March 5, 2016 Author Share #62 Posted March 5, 2016 Hi there, did you purchase a Summilux 28mm after the sale? I am thinking 28mm and saving funds, the Summilux is so much more than a Summicron I was hoping to find out if it was worth it. Thanks. Chris B I ended up purchasing a Sony a7rII, Batis 25/2 and Batis 85/1.8. I sold my Leica 21/3.4 and Leica 90/2. I just listed my 35/1.4 on FM because the 50/2 is always on my M240. My wish list includes a Batis 50mm for the Sony and an M246 to replace the M240. I have decided the Leica 28mm focal length would not be used enough to justify since I have the 25/2 on the Sony. I'll use my 50 APO on the Sony until they release a Batis 50mm. My long term goal goal is now the following: Color: a7rII | 25 | 50 | 85 B&W: M246 | 50 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanJ Posted March 6, 2016 Share #63 Posted March 6, 2016 For some reason I have never got on with 50mm lenses and tend to shoot quite wide. Not long ago I went down to just three lenses and have found it so much better to work with. Less lenses - less choices. The 28 lux really is something special and I love working with it. For me 21 Elm, 28 lux and 75 lux with two bodies works perfectly. I don't miss my 35 or 90 at all. The 21 and the 28 are my work horses and I use the 75 for portraits mostly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted March 6, 2016 Share #64 Posted March 6, 2016 Keep trading stuff so your dealer gets rich and you go broke. You have the classic lens assortment now, so if you do pick up another, do not sell something. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ash Posted March 6, 2016 Share #65 Posted March 6, 2016 I ended up purchasing a Sony a7rII, Batis 25/2 and Batis 85/1.8. I sold my Leica 21/3.4 and Leica 90/2. I just listed my 35/1.4 on FM because the 50/2 is always on my M240. My wish list includes a Batis 50mm for the Sony and an M246 to replace the M240. I have decided the Leica 28mm focal length would not be used enough to justify since I have the 25/2 on the Sony. I'll use my 50 APO on the Sony until they release a Batis 50mm. My long term goal goal is now the following: Color: a7rII | 25 | 50 | 85 B&W: M246 | 50 That is why this kind of thread are so meaningless. You got all kinds of good advice but ended up in a completely other direction. Your new kit only proves you suffer from GAS and cure seems out of sight [emoji1]. The good thing is nothing hinders you to go back to the starting point of your journey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanzaKruzer Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share #66 Posted March 13, 2016 I ended up purchasing a Sony a7rII, Batis 25/2 and Batis 85/1.8. I sold my Leica 21/3.4 and Leica 90/2. I just listed my 35/1.4 on FM because the 50/2 is always on my M240. My wish list includes a Batis 50mm for the Sony and an M246 to replace the M240. I have decided the Leica 28mm focal length would not be used enough to justify since I have the 25/2 on the Sony. I'll use my 50 APO on the Sony until they release a Batis 50mm. My long term goal goal is now the following: Color: a7rII | 25 | 50 | 85 B&W: M246 | 50 After reflecting on this strategy, I now want to keep my M240 and will use the funds I received from selling my 35/1.4 to put toward a 28/2. I just need to sell a few more items to cash flow. That would make my proposed kit as follows: a7rII | 25/2 | 85/1.8 M240 | 28/2 | 50/2 The 28 | 50 combo just seems like the right travel kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted March 14, 2016 Share #67 Posted March 14, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) The problem of mixing systems is that you will lose out should your Sony break down in a backup situation. Personally I prefer all my lenses to fit all my bodies when traveling. In the end you'll settle for one brand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanzaKruzer Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share #68 Posted March 15, 2016 The problem of mixing systems is that you will lose out should your Sony break down in a backup situation. Personally I prefer all my lenses to fit all my bodies when traveling. In the end you'll settle for one brand. I was down to one system (not counting RX100 pocket camera) when I had the M240 and four lenses (21, 35, 50, 90) and found I needed flash, auto-focus, etc. on some occasions. I really don't take both systems out at the same time, even though I can use the Leica lenses on my Sony. I really prefer native mounts. I thought it would be better to differentiate the Leica from the Sony by trading the M240 for the M246, but the M240 | 28 | 50 has broader capabilities. I now know, a two lens system is all I will ever use with my Leica. I could have saved money by using only a 50mm for the first year, but the lead time was so long back in 2012 that I purchased more than I should have just to get on the list. I enjoy the Leica for the pure joy of the rangefinder experience, and that it makes me a better photographer. The a7rII and pair of Batis lenses cost less than one Leica lens. The Sony system is used more than I ever used the 21mm and 90 mm lenses, so in my mind it was a good trade. I just should have passed on some of my purchases, but I guess it is difficult to know the destination without taking the journey. Because of advice on this thread I will end up saving money by purchasing the 28/2 instead of the 28/1.4 which will better fit my needs. I have found the 25mm focal length on the Sony is used quite often and I like having two focal lengths to chose from. The 28mm on the Leica will offer a broader spread from the 50mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted March 16, 2016 Share #69 Posted March 16, 2016 If you didn't already have the 35, I'd say yeah give the new 28 lux a try. But, I'd consider the 28 too close to the 35, and wouldn't sell the amazing 21 and 90 to get a lens that is too close to another I have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanzaKruzer Posted March 22, 2016 Author Share #70 Posted March 22, 2016 If you didn't already have the 35, I'd say yeah give the new 28 lux a try. But, I'd consider the 28 too close to the 35, and wouldn't sell the amazing 21 and 90 to get a lens that is too close to another I have. I'm down to the 50/2 lens for my M240. Will probably end up with a 28/2, but I need to sell some additional items to fund the purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KanzaKruzer Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share #71 Posted April 4, 2016 I'm down to the 50/2 lens for my M240. Will probably end up with a 28/2, but I need to sell some additional items to fund the purchase. I sold my M240 and bought a used M246. I realized I only use the 50/2 lens and I want to focus on B&W with the M246. I'll still have the a7rII for color. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 4, 2016 Share #72 Posted April 4, 2016 I use other brands for seldom used lengths - the differences in IQ on good examples is very slight. No one would be able to pick them out: Voight 50 1.5 (have a ton of Leitz 50 2.0's - needed the extra stop) Voight 35 2.5 (tiny!) Have Summi 2.0 Voight 75 (comes in handy for portraits) Zeiss 21 (architectural work) In Leitz I have and use a lot; 28 2.0, 35, 40c, 50, collapsible 50, 90, 135 & full Viso III set up Go to lens is Summi ver 4 2.0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 4, 2016 Share #73 Posted April 4, 2016 And as for the perfect kit... Depends where you're going Wyoming, tiny villages in Europe, sports, people... kit design is situational. I'd pick 2 and discover what you're missing in the field The other day kicked myself for not having a 28, which I seldom need. Oh well... can't get every shot I bet if you canvased everyone on the forum, they use 1 favorite lens 90% of the time. How we see and portray the world around us is ingrained in every serious shooter. I don't like the word, but we all have a 'style' whether we know it or not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phongph Posted June 27, 2017 Share #74 Posted June 27, 2017 Hi! Pls. advise the M 28 Lux is a nice combo with M10? My gear are M Apo 50 and M 75 Lux and M10! Have a nice day! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB23 Posted June 27, 2017 Share #75 Posted June 27, 2017 Hi! Pls. advise the M 28 Lux is a nice combo with M10? My gear are M Apo 50 and M 75 Lux and M10! Have a nice day! Thanks! Mister is insecure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phongph Posted June 27, 2017 Share #76 Posted June 27, 2017 Mister is insecure?Hi!I intend to get M 28 lux. So my M lens will be 28 Lux, 50 Apo and 75 Lux with M10! Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Leica Posted June 27, 2017 Share #77 Posted June 27, 2017 Hi! I intend to get M 28 lux. So my M lens will be 28 Lux, 50 Apo and 75 Lux with M10! Thanks! 28 Lux and 50mm sounds like a perfect match, 75 might be too close though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJohn Posted June 27, 2017 Share #78 Posted June 27, 2017 28 Lux and 50mm sounds like a perfect match, 75 might be too close though Totally agree on that! Besides some compositional thoughts and leaving the character of a lens aside, cropping is a legit tool nowadays, at least for me. My decision towards a 28mm as an addition to my already existing 50mm was based on the fact, that you can easily crop out a 35mm equivalent photograph of 28mm shot with enough reserves in terms of image quality / megapixels. The same should be true for cropping a 75mm out of a 50mm image. So if you are planning to buy a 75mm, you should definitely try out a 90mm. But that's just my thinking. Anyways, I suppose you are going to by very satisfied with the rock solid combination of a 28mm and a 50mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted June 27, 2017 Share #79 Posted June 27, 2017 No, 50 and 75 are perfect. 75 for street life e.g. 90 would be too long. And the 28 matches that duo perfectly. I just wonder why you buy so fast lenses. I come from DSLR and I mind the weight a lot. After a few months now I think that I would have done better with a 50mm 2,0 instead of 1,4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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