mmx_2 Posted February 12, 2018 Share #61 Posted February 12, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) things changed a little since my first post I've chosen the 35mm FLE and 50 Lux - both in silver to match body also focal lengths make the best of the rangefinder/ The only other lenses that I've been considering lately are 21SEM and 50NOCT I've got 28 in the Q and both zooms for the SL. Good choice! Those are my most used lenses. For the M I also have an Elmar 24 (but I would rather buy the SEM21 today, my Elmar dates from the times before the SEM) and an Elmarit 90. The 90 is a very nice lens but I use it rarely. The 24 is really nice for landscapes and combined with an OUFRO an excellent macro lens for some "quick and dirty"-macro flower shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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arno_nyhm Posted February 15, 2018 Share #62 Posted February 15, 2018 21 and 50 might be an option 35 and 75 or 90 might be an option any other lens might be an option as well. just keep in mind that any lens is produced because customers buy them. most of the customers buy (only) the lenses they shoot with. therefore the most-offered lens will be the most bought AND the most beeing used one. and remember: the best lens for the shot is the one you have on your camera. it is the moment that counts! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric1 Posted February 16, 2018 Share #63 Posted February 16, 2018 50mm summilux is one of the best to own but is heavier on the M. Also the legendary 35mm summicron. I would choose two focal lengths you like and go with lenses you can afford and will be happy with. Any of the summilux or summicron line you will be happy with if you can take a decent photo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted February 20, 2018 Share #64 Posted February 20, 2018 . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaec421 Posted February 22, 2018 Share #65 Posted February 22, 2018 Summicron 35mm + Summilux 50mm 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anika Posted February 23, 2018 Share #66 Posted February 23, 2018 Summicron 35mm + Summilux 50mm its a good one, but I would miss 28mm.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted February 24, 2018 Share #67 Posted February 24, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) its a good one, but I would miss 28mm.... No no no. Two MUST haves are 35 and 50. Nothing says you can’t have a 28 or any other lens you like. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelssadman Posted February 24, 2018 Share #68 Posted February 24, 2018 No no no. Two MUST haves are 35 and 50. Nothing says you can’t have a 28 or any other lens you like. I often find myself using the 28 more than I use the 35. Hence the 35 is by far not a need if you prefer to use a 28 anyways. I mean, the difference of fov is not that big. I agree with you on the 50 though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire2368 Posted February 24, 2018 Share #69 Posted February 24, 2018 My 3 i can't live without is: A wide 21/24/28 lux (personal taste) 35 cron (compact) 50 apo cron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted February 25, 2018 Share #70 Posted February 25, 2018 35 Lux and 50 APO are my most used lenses on my M bodies. I usually use the 35 without the hood unless I know I’ll need it. If I had to limit myself to just two it would be the 35 Lux ASPH and the 75 Cron APO. I love the rendering and handling of both. Just wish the 35 had a retractable slide out lens hood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedwp Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #71 Posted February 25, 2018 About to pull the trigger on the M10. Realizing at the moment I'm only going to buy one Leica lens. As I mentioned in my original post, I've been using the Q for a while. When I look at my shots and crops...I'm always pushing into 35MM or 50mm range. Realizing I am going to invest in a whole new system, I'm only going to buy one Leica lens. I've seen so many reviews and comments in various forums and blogs...my first lens is going to be a 35mm. So many opinions on the lux vs. cron. For those of you who've faced this decision, has anyone purchased the cron and eventually switched to the lux? I've heard great things about both. Most of my work is outdoors/street so I'm leaning towards the 2.0. Trusting the M10 has the DR to deal with a 2.0 indoors, I'm feeling like the cron is the way to go. Because the 50mm lux is going to be my next purchase within a couple of months. Does this make sense to the Leica lens Vets out there? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhicks Posted February 25, 2018 Share #72 Posted February 25, 2018 Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted February 25, 2018 Share #73 Posted February 25, 2018 I really have a hard time understanding all the recommendations on going for a 35 paired with a 50. Both 35 and 50 are great as a start off lens. But if you have one and want an other lens you should really look at something not so close to the lens you hold. If you have a 50, depending on what you want to shoot you should either go wider than 35 or go for a 90. If you have a 35, depending on what you want to shoot you should either go for a wide (21/24) or for a short tele (75/90). Anyway, the whole idea of asking on the net on which focal length you need is absurd. Start with the camera and one lens and start shooting. You will soon figure out what you want to shoot and what lens you really need for your style of shooting. So this whole post, no this whole thread should really be obsolete and I am wasting time writing this.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S/W Posted February 25, 2018 Share #74 Posted February 25, 2018 For me: Summarit 2.4(2.5)/35 and Summarit 2.4(2.5)/90 or Elmarit 2.8/90! I have also a Summilux 1.4/35 ASPH FLE, but for Trips around the world, a Summarit is enough. (For analog I have a Zeiss 2.8/35 ZM, very sharp with a nice character.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted February 25, 2018 Share #75 Posted February 25, 2018 I really have a hard time understanding all the recommendations on going for a 35 paired with a 50. Both 35 and 50 are great as a start off lens. But if you have one and want an other lens you should really look at something not so close to the lens you hold. If you have a 50, depending on what you want to shoot you should either go wider than 35 or go for a 90. If you have a 35, depending on what you want to shoot you should either go for a wide (21/24) or for a short tele (75/90). Anyway, the whole idea of asking on the net on which focal length you need is absurd. Start with the camera and one lens and start shooting. You will soon figure out what you want to shoot and what lens you really need for your style of shooting. So this whole post, no this whole thread should really be obsolete and I am wasting time writing this.... Of course the subject doesn’t make a lot of sense (absurd is a couple of steps too far). On the same time it’s nice to chat about it and get an impression about the approach of this issue of the other members. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted February 25, 2018 Share #76 Posted February 25, 2018 Of course the subject doesn’t make a lot of sense (absurd is a couple of steps too far). On the same time it’s nice to chat about it and get an impression about the approach of this issue of the other members. I indeed agree that it is nice to chat with and learn from other forums members, and I have learned a lot from experienced members on this forum. But topics like "which are the 2 must have lenses", "Why not more megapixels", "Why don't the M have integrated EVF", "When will the M have autofocus" etc is only noise and does not contribute neither to learing nor to intellectual discussions..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted February 25, 2018 Share #77 Posted February 25, 2018 35 Lux and 50 APO are my most used lenses on my M bodies. I usually use the 35 without the hood unless I know I’ll need it. If I had to limit myself to just two it would be the 35 Lux ASPH and the 75 Cron APO. I love the rendering and handling of both. Just wish the 35 had a retractable slide out lens hood. Why is that with the hood on the 35mm? And when do you „know“ that you need it? I actually use the hood to protect the fron of the lens even though the lens looks much nicer without that hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted February 25, 2018 Share #78 Posted February 25, 2018 (edited) I indeed agree that it is nice to chat with and learn from other forums members, and I have learned a lot from experienced members on this forum. But topics like "which are the 2 must have lenses", "Why not more megapixels", "Why don't the M have integrated EVF", "When will the M have autofocus" etc is only noise and does not contribute neither to learing nor to intellectual discussions..... Those discussions don’t attract me either. On the other hand, people are luckily not the same and everybody has his own Leica related reason for visiting this forum. Edited February 25, 2018 by Gobert 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedwp Posted February 25, 2018 Author Share #79 Posted February 25, 2018 Anyway, the whole idea of asking on the net on which focal length you need is absurd. So this whole post, no this whole thread should really be obsolete and I am wasting time writing this.... Despite the absurdity of this thread, I appreciate your input. I've learned a ton, not just from this thread but many others. For instance, the art of zone focusing, using the Visoflex to make it easier when using wide angle lenses, etc. I like to think it's human nature to offer advice if you have it, which you've done. Even your signature has 'the only two lenses you'll ever need'. It certainly wasn't my intention to start a thread that would last this long, but obviously people like to talk about their experiences with various aspects of their gear. And btw - I agree questions about features that don't exists or may never exist gets a little noisy and I tend to ignore them. But if someone asks for an opinion regarding something I have experience with, whats the harm in offering it up? Thanks again for your input. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted February 25, 2018 Share #80 Posted February 25, 2018 ... I like to think it's human nature to offer advice if you have it, which you've done. Even your signature has 'the only two lenses you'll ever need'. .... Valid point, btw 35/90 is a classical photojournalist setup. But then you have a lot of journalists who used to throw in a 21 also.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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