What are the must have 2 lenses with the M10?

[a.noctilux]

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The best lens is the one you have with you. ;-)

 

How about TWO lenses ? asked by the OP TWO not one !

 

I don't mind, I use MATE

 

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and another small one in my pocket if required .

[darkinners]

Everyone have their preference. For me I went with 35FLE and 50LUX asph. 

I use 35mm mostly and with a fast 50mm it's always handy..

[Csacwp]

35mm cron asph and 90 apo.

[tonyniev]

it used to be 28 and 50, now it is 50 and 90. (I carry also a Sony A7R with 16-35 mm)

[coupdefoudre]

 

As I purchased my first Leica, the M10, my favorite lenses are the Summilux 50 and Summicron 35. I also own the Summicron 28 and 75 and the Super Elmar 18.

 

... I am going on vacation to New Zealand later this year for 2 weeks. For trip, I plan on taking my M10 and Summicron 35, Summilux 50 and Super Elmar 18 lenses, the Leica EVF with GPS and my Fuji X100F (APS-C with fixed 23 f2 lens). All of this fits nicely in my Billingham Hadley One bag.

 

My iPhone X will do just fine for the candid shots during meals, etc. That is always with me....

 

This will be my first trip with a Leica and I'm really looking forward to the adventure.

 

Regards,

Bud James

 

www.budjames.photography

 

 

Just a suggestion: think about dropping the 35 Cron and taking the 28 Cron. 35 & 50 are pretty close whereas I think you might get more use out of the 28 for people in their environment (if you get close enough.)

 

I also think you might regret not having that 75 Cron with you. The extra reach and the compression you can get with this lens is very nice for travel photography!  Regardless of what you take you will have a great time and get good pics.

[budjames]

Just a suggestion: think about dropping the 35 Cron and taking the 28 Cron. 35 & 50 are pretty close whereas I think you might get more use out of the 28 for people in their environment (if you get close enough.)

 

I also think you might regret not having that 75 Cron with you. The extra reach and the compression you can get with this lens is very nice for travel photography!  Regardless of what you take you will have a great time and get good pics.

The Summicron 28mm might work as the Fuji X100F 23mm is 35mm FF equivalent.

 

Regards,

Bud James

 

www.budjames.photography

[Keek]

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Something wide (WATE) and standard (28mm). It's enough, I don't like telephoto lenses.

[Markah1]

I am also considering the M-10 and two Leica lenses, which for my style of shooting (Street) comes down to 35 and 50.

 

I was thinking of getting a 35 Lux and a 50 Cron, but the camera shop said it is not a good idea to mix a Lux and a Cron, because the image rendering of the Cron and the Lux are different, so go with either both Crons or both Luxes.

 

I thought I’d double check the shop on this - does the shop sound right in your experience?

[astrostl]

I was thinking of getting a 35 Lux and a 50 Cron, but the camera shop said it is not a good idea to mix a Lux and a Cron, because the image rendering of the Cron and the Lux are different, so go with either both Crons or both Luxes.

 

 

I think this is getting way deep into mystical/pretentious territory. You can decide for yourself using image samples.

[rk-d]

Surprised at how popular 35 and 50 are as a combination here. There is significant overlap there. I’d be hard pressed to justify both.

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[TG14]

I am also considering the M-10 and two Leica lenses, which for my style of shooting (Street) comes down to 35 and 50.

 

I was thinking of getting a 35 Lux and a 50 Cron, but the camera shop said it is not a good idea to mix a Lux and a Cron, because the image rendering of the Cron and the Lux are different, so go with either both Crons or both Luxes.

 

I thought I’d double check the shop on this - does the shop sound right in your experience?

I was thinking of getting 35 cron and 50 lux or the asph. Cos i wanted the bokeh on 50 which i wouldnt be able to get on the 35. That's my logic anyhow.

[NDTPHOTOGRAPHY]

I was thinking of getting 35 cron and 50 lux or the asph. Cos i wanted the bokeh on 50 which i wouldnt be able to get on the 35. That's my logic anyhow.

 

I own both the 35 Lux FLE and the 50 Lux ASPH, both have their own "magic" and plenty of bokeh.  The 35 Cron is a bit smaller but not (IMHO) to justify avoiding the 35Lux.  Either way you really can't go wrong with either.  Choosing between any of thes3 lenses for one's M10 is what I would call "an embarrassment of riches".

Best regards,

Nick

[cp995]

For my taste the two lenses are my Leica SEM3.4/21 and Voigtländer Ultron 1.7/35 VM.

[mikeamosau]

For me, its 35mm Lux FLE as the number 1 lens. Then it just comes down to what you want to pair it with. I enjoy shooting landscapes and travel often to Europe and like to show some context with a wide angle, especially in beautiful old narrow city alleyways and inside magnificent churches. So the 21mm Super Elmar has been fantastic for this.

 

And then, if you can (and you probably will - add a third. I went with a 50mm Noctilux f1.0 - I wanted something totally different to what I had with the newer designed lenses - so adding a lens with character and magic was a good way to convince myself I needed it!

 

Now... any recommendations on a forth! ;P

Mike

[a.noctilux]

For me, its 35mm Lux FLE as the number 1 lens. Then it just comes down to what you want to pair it with. I enjoy shooting landscapes and travel often to Europe and like to show some context with a wide angle, especially in beautiful old narrow city alleyways and inside magnificent churches. So the 21mm Super Elmar has been fantastic for this.

 

And then, if you can (and you probably will - add a third. I went with a 50mm Noctilux f1.0 - I wanted something totally different to what I had with the newer designed lenses - so adding a lens with character and magic was a good way to convince myself I needed it!

 

Now... any recommendations on a forth! ;P

Mike

 

My fourth would be

 

- 135mm (long reach architecture details or distant summits)

- or Macro-Elmar-M 90mm for close details,

- or why not Perspective Control  lens like PC Super-Angulon-R 2.8/28 with adapter and with LV may be a must for "classic architecture" in lovely towns

 

(as I own them, I would decide only just before leaving home) .

[Per P.]

I was thinking of getting a 35 Lux and a 50 Cron, but the camera shop said it is not a good idea to mix a Lux and a Cron, because the image rendering of the Cron and the Lux are different, so go with either both Crons or both Luxes.

 

Earwash. Did your dealer go on to suggest that it is not a good idea to mix focal lengths because the perspectives are different?

Edited April 17, 2018 by Per P.

[NDTPHOTOGRAPHY]

Earwash. Did your dealer go on to suggest that it is not a good idea to mix focal lengths because the perspectives are different?

Sounds like up selling to me.  Luxes are pricier, I'd steer clear of that dealer.

[pgh]

Surprised at how popular 35 and 50 are as a combination here. There is significant overlap there. I’d be hard pressed to justify both.

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I'd be hard pressed to not, but then that's the primary combo I've used with every system for 10+ years as a working photographer now. (with an 85 or 90 thrown in sometimes)

 

They are different lengths and used for different purposes. 95% of 28mm and wider reportage and pictures are sloppy compositions that need tightening IMO. This combo should be a lot more common. 

[luoyiigsnrr]

Leica M 21/3.4, 28/5.6 (35/2A), and 50/2A, should be very good matches to the M10.

28/5.6 + M10 should be a very good pair for street work. It is said that the 28/5.6 would not intrude the viewfinder. It is also so compact in both size and weight and unique in style!

Edited December 20, 2018 by luoyiigsnrr

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[SMAL]

Since 35 and 50 are too close together for me, my choice would be the 24 LUX and the 50/0.95 Noctilux.

I normally carry 24,35,50 LUX and the 50 Noct. That´s all I need.