Gregm61 Posted August 1, 2019 Share #41 Posted August 1, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 hours ago, Gregm61 said: For me, it’d be in the opposite direction...the 21mm SEM and 35mm f2 ASPH would be the absolute bare minimum, adding the 75mm f2 and 135mm APO’s for the complete travel set. It would need to be a pretty extreme case for me to go with less than those four. 21mm to 135mm gives one a great range of near to far. Just this morning, from the same spot... 21mm with the SEM.. 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! and 135mm, with the APO Telyt-M.. 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! and 135mm, with the APO Telyt-M.. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/299725-one-m-lens-which-one/?do=findComment&comment=3788880'>More sharing options...
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magixaxeman Posted August 1, 2019 Share #42 Posted August 1, 2019 If finances allowed it would be a 50mm APO but as things are it would be my Summicron 50mm as we're sticking to the question asked. However in real life like many here one isn't enough and so I tend to use a selection of lenses between 35mm - 90mm both Leica & Zeiss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardbeg Posted August 2, 2019 Share #43 Posted August 2, 2019 (edited) I’m going to go off the rails and say a Noctilux 50 F1. Sharp at 5.6. Renders similar to a 50 Lux pre-ASPH at 1.4. And of course you still have F1 when you are feeling “painterly”. More “weight sane” suggestions — like many here I’d go with a fast 50 as my one lens as 35 never worked for me as well as 50 and I ultimately sold my 35 cron. Now deciding between a late version e46 50 pre-ASPH Lux and the black chrome ASPH Lux (personally not a fan of focus tabs thus the standard Lux would not be on my list) would be a tough call. Edited August 2, 2019 by ardbeg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
miessli Posted August 5, 2019 Share #44 Posted August 5, 2019 Only one lens🤔very tough decision! I would take the Summilux 50mm V3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benqui Posted August 5, 2019 Share #45 Posted August 5, 2019 One lens? Very easy, just take 35mm. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jürgen Posted August 5, 2019 Share #46 Posted August 5, 2019 Apo Summicron-M 2/50 is a razor-sharp lens 👍 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFlood Posted August 6, 2019 Share #47 Posted August 6, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Simple for me Summicron 35mm f2. Sharp, light, and flexible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lykaman Posted August 6, 2019 Share #48 Posted August 6, 2019 6 minutes ago, JDFlood said: Simple for me Summicron 35mm f2. Sharp, light, and flexible. + 1 (28mm Elmarit ASPH as backup) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart D Posted August 6, 2019 Share #49 Posted August 6, 2019 Pentax L-43mm f/1.9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted August 6, 2019 Share #50 Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Bart D said: Pentax L-43mm f/1.9 I agree but raise you a Konica 35/2 UC-Hexanon.😄 Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart D Posted August 6, 2019 Share #51 Posted August 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, farnz said: I agree but raise you a Konica 35/2 UC-Hexanon.😄 Pete. Fine lens indeed. I picked the 43mm lens that sits comfortably in the middle of 35 and 50. Neither here nor there for some, I'm sure but I feel I can use it as both a slightly narrow 35 or a slightly wide 50 🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooper Posted August 7, 2019 Share #52 Posted August 7, 2019 One camera one lens... You'll probably look for the safe side with a Cron 35. But then you'll add a 50mm sooner or later. And rapidly find out you're not that far from your initial 35mm purchase. So you'll get a Cron 28mm, which makes perfect sense with a 50mm. Then you'll need a 75mm, a fine pair with the 35mm you started with. Your next step will be the APO 50 as it is a brilliant lens. Probably the finest glass money can buy nowadays. And you'll end up with all of them, not remembering your initial question... Ahhh yes: "One M lens.. Which one ?".. Well... All of them, but only one at a time 4 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budjames Posted August 8, 2019 Share #53 Posted August 8, 2019 My vote is for the Summilux 35 FLE. If your budget doesn't stretch far enough to purchase this lens, then the Summicron 35 would be my next choice. I own them both and I find myself using the Summilux most often. Regards, Bud James Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted August 8, 2019 Share #54 Posted August 8, 2019 and whatdo youhave the Summicron for? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benqui Posted August 8, 2019 Share #55 Posted August 8, 2019 Am 07.08.2019 um 08:22 schrieb snooper: One camera one lens... You'll probably look for the safe side with a Cron 35. But then you'll add a 50mm sooner or later. And rapidly find out you're not that far from your initial 35mm purchase. So you'll get a Cron 28mm, which makes perfect sense with a 50mm. Then you'll need a 75mm, a fine pair with the 35mm you started with. Your next step will be the APO 50 as it is a brilliant lens. Probably the finest glass money can buy nowadays. And you'll end up with all of them, not remembering your initial question... Ahhh yes: "One M lens.. Which one ?".. Well... All of them, but only one at a time Ha ha, perfect!! You forgot the 90 mm lens for portraits 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan_S Posted August 8, 2019 Share #56 Posted August 8, 2019 Definitely the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH 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! 4 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/299725-one-m-lens-which-one/?do=findComment&comment=3793595'>More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted August 8, 2019 Share #57 Posted August 8, 2019 Am 7.8.2019 um 08:22 schrieb snooper: One camera one lens... You'll probably look for the safe side with a Cron 35. But then you'll add a 50mm sooner or later. And rapidly find out you're not that far from your initial 35mm purchase. So you'll get a Cron 28mm, which makes perfect sense with a 50mm. Then you'll need a 75mm, a fine pair with the 35mm you started with. Your next step will be the APO 50 as it is a brilliant lens. Probably the finest glass money can buy nowadays. And you'll end up with all of them, not remembering your initial question... Ahhh yes: "One M lens.. Which one ?".. Well... All of them, but only one at a time Oh then you‘ll open a new thread asking which lens to take out of your drawer . . . And of course you will sell none of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
snooper Posted August 8, 2019 Share #58 Posted August 8, 2019 10 minutes ago, M10 for me said: Oh then you‘ll open a new thread asking which lens to take out of your drawer . . . And of course you will sell none of them. Unfortunately I did. And of course they are the ones I miss the most. Sold a Lux 50 (replaced by the APO) and a Cron 35 (trying to get a Lux 35 - for these days you feel like going out with "just one M lens" LOL). Should have kept them both, or at least the Lux 50. Never ever sell the Leica glass you have! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
downstairs Posted August 8, 2019 Share #59 Posted August 8, 2019 40mm Summicron. Because it leaves a bit of empty space for mood on the sides of the subject; and you get a chance to play with perspective without the courage or planning needed for a 35mm. For opposite the reasons, a 50mm is not a modeling tool. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagingCANE Posted August 8, 2019 Share #60 Posted August 8, 2019 Right now it's the 35 1.4 LUX for me. If the question is one lens, this is the one. I do plan on adding a 50 next and then a 21 but I am hesitant because I don't want to have to choose or carry more than my M10 with one lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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