P1505 Posted December 31, 2020 Share #21 Posted December 31, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Plenty which have all been great, but none for the L Mount. If I’m going to invest in the SL, thinking I should get one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaeger Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share #22 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Steven said: I am a bit in the opposite dynamic as the majority I think ! I dream of being a multiple lens guy, but I only manage to be a one lens guy. I love photos I see online shot on 28, even on that 21 f3,4.. So gorgeous. Also the 75 APO, wow. But for some reason, if im not wearing a 35, I cant take a photo. Its the only focus that I manage to use well. Thats also true for video. So instead, I bought a lot of 35s, so that being a one focal man doesn't make me a one lens guy 😂! 35mm + M system can't go wrong. At peak, I had 6 Leica lenses but now down to only 2 (24,50) + 1 loaner (35). I realize anything greater than 50mm ain't for M (IMO), I use all other focal lengths on Nikon and getting much better results and super efficient. Edited January 1, 2021 by jaeger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 1, 2021 Share #23 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) I find quite silly using one only lens on a camera that can use dozens of different lenses. Even because not all the situation one wants to shoot are the same. I understand (and I like) to go out once in a while with one only lens for a day or two, because you have to adapt your eye to the lens focus you have and this may be challenging. But should I have one only lens for my M camera I would feel quite frustrated, being it a 28, a 35 or a 50. This said, I would fight to death to preserve the freedom of people to use their camera the way they want. Edited January 1, 2021 by epand56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 1, 2021 Share #24 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Steven said: But for some reason, if im not wearing a 35, I cant take a photo. Its the only focus that I manage to use well. Thats also true for video. So instead, I bought a lot of 35s, so that being a one focal man doesn't make me a one lens guy 😂! 6 minutes ago, epand56 said: I find quite silly using one only lens on a camera that can use dozens of different lenses. But should I have one only lens for my M camera I would feel quite frustrated, being it a 28, a 35 or a 50. And this is the million dollar questions of the day 🙌 Can a photographer, nowadays, produce an outstanding work, for both professional and personal, with only one camera and one 35mm lens? 🤔 Limitation VS freedom ... If this was not enough, can one do the same above, but using ONLY a Leica camera/lens combination? Edited January 1, 2021 by Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
epand56 Posted January 1, 2021 Share #25 Posted January 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, Dennis said: Can a photographer, nowadays, produce an outstanding work, for both professional and personal, with only one camera and one 35mm lens? Dennis, I'm sure he can. The outstanding work is in the eye and brain of the photographer rather than in his camera and lens. This said I too much love to use sometimes very wide lenses and confront myself with such a difficult task. And I like as well going out and only use the 90 mounted on the camera. Or the 50 or the 35 and so on 🙌 I very rarely go out with more than two lenses, often with only one. Lens focuses gives you such a large amount of possibilities that I really love to confront my eye with all of them. In the end i think it is a matter of individual research. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narsuitus Posted January 1, 2021 Share #26 Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Dennis said: Can a photographer, nowadays, produce an outstanding work, for both professional and personal, with only one camera and one 35mm lens? I would find it very difficult to produce an outstanding work with only my RB67 medium format camera and one 35mm M-mount lens. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted January 1, 2021 Share #27 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Not meaning to hijack @jaeger 's thread, but here is another one camera one lens photographer who makes a strong case for this minimalist approach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9buLHEt1_48 I have gotten to the point where I am comfortable going out to shoot for the day with one camera and one lens. If I were going on a photographic trip, I would want to take a 50mm and a 28mm. With those two, I am confident that I could return home with a good body of new work. When traveling, a back up camera is mandatory IMHO. Nowadays I would take my Q2, my M10 Monochrom, my 50/2.4 and my 28/2.8 lenses. That is about as minimalist of a kit as I'm comfortable with at this point. That is a fraction of the gear I have carried on past trips, so I must be making at least some progress regarding the less gear, more photographs ethos. Edited January 1, 2021 by Herr Barnack 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 1, 2021 Share #28 Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Narsuitus said: I would find it very difficult to produce an outstanding work with only my RB67 medium format camera and one 35mm M-mount lens. Agree! Maybe my english is worst than expected haha. My point is to use (for example) only an M10 + a 35/2 Cron Asph, or you Mamiya with your favorite medium format lens. Any mirrorless Canon./Sony/Nikon whatever, with their native 35mm lens. Do you think is possible to have consistent and outstanding work made with only one camera one lens? Edited January 1, 2021 by Dennis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted January 1, 2021 Share #29 Posted January 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Dennis said: ... Do you think is possible to have consistent and outstanding work made with only one camera one lens? As amateurs, there is really no need to capture and present everything we see, so mastering one setup should lead to consistent results. The photographic journey however most often involves trying many cameras and lenses plus a wide range of subject matter, in parallel with study of contemporary photographers and past masters, before hopefully settling into a style. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksclix Posted January 2, 2021 Share #30 Posted January 2, 2021 I am an equal opportunity photographer/consumer 😁 I think there’s a LOT of pleasure to be had in shooting different systems and different focal lengths. Why see only one perspective when there’s lot many perspectives to be seen? What would you do if you like a 35mm scene you like but it’s happening 100 yards away from you? Take a picture and crop 90% of it or perhaps pass on taking that shot? There is no argument in this.. it’s only a matter of preference and all individual preferences are right so long as the individual likes it 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted January 2, 2021 Share #31 Posted January 2, 2021 Every single photograph I’ve made has been with one camera and one lens. 4 1 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 2, 2021 Share #32 Posted January 2, 2021 5 hours ago, FrozenInTime said: he photographic journey however most often involves trying many cameras and lenses plus a wide range of subject matter, 1 hour ago, aksclix said: Why see only one perspective when there’s lot many perspectives to be seen? What would you do if you like a 35mm scene you like but it’s happening 100 yards away from you? It is beautiful and admirable to see someone mastering using one lens only (the same) and producing outstanding work. I know there are many perspectives and options available. But sometimes, it's like a paradox of choices. What about a macro photo? Landscapes? Astrophotography, street photography with 28, or with a 50mm? 300mm for wildlife? Portrait with 75v1 or 75 v2? ... The list has no end. And we'll always see something interesting enough to want to take a picture. In the past, I have shot the Iron Man event twice. First-year, using Nikon D5 with 24-70 + 70-200 + 200-500... The second time, I used M10 + 2.8/35 Biogon; that's it. And I liked best the second ones. Of course, I didn't have the classic super-telephoto perspective, but I did tell the Iron man story. And it was with one lens only. I started a few years ago to think, why not? The one camera one lens combo is possible, and I think it's fascinating. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksclix Posted January 2, 2021 Share #33 Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dennis said: It is beautiful and admirable to see someone mastering using one lens only (the same) and producing outstanding work. I know there are many perspectives and options available. But sometimes, it's like a paradox of choices. What about a macro photo? Landscapes? Astrophotography, street photography with 28, or with a 50mm? 300mm for wildlife? Portrait with 75v1 or 75 v2? ... The list has no end. And we'll always see something interesting enough to want to take a picture. In the past, I have shot the Iron Man event twice. First-year, using Nikon D5 with 24-70 + 70-200 + 200-500... The second time, I used M10 + 2.8/35 Biogon; that's it. And I liked best the second ones. Of course, I didn't have the classic super-telephoto perspective, but I did tell the Iron man story. And it was with one lens only. I started a few years ago to think, why not? The one camera one lens combo is possible, and I think it's fascinating. Of course.. for a passionate photographer any lens and camera combo can turn into a creative tool.. I would enjoy an occasional one camera one lens day as well but it can never become a norm is my opinion Edited January 2, 2021 by aksclix Typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryel Posted January 2, 2021 Share #34 Posted January 2, 2021 For me, it is very simple: i cannot make these two shots with the same lens. End of story (for me). I still understand the idea of simplifying the lens choice... Outing with one lens only yes, many times but only for the days were I don't think I'll need others. Oh and giving in to gas to try vintage lens is lot of fun. 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 1 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/316514-a-photographer-who-uses-only-1-lens/?do=findComment&comment=4110538'>More sharing options...
Lelmer Posted January 2, 2021 Share #35 Posted January 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Aryel said: For me, it is very simple: i cannot make these two shots with the same lens. End of story (for me). I still understand the idea of simplifying the lens choice... Outing with one lens only yes, many times but only for the days were I don't think I'll need others. Oh and giving in to gas to try vintage lens is lot of fun. 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! I think you could do both with a 35 or a 50mm... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P1505 Posted January 2, 2021 Share #36 Posted January 2, 2021 I’m REALLY not feeling the 45 I just bought. I’m a 35 or wider and get in close guy. So it’s going on sale, along with the SL. I’ll go back to an M with a 35. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aryel Posted January 2, 2021 Share #37 Posted January 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Lelmer said: I think you could do both with a 35 or a 50mm... No, I do not think so. I should have mentioned the lenses, top one is a rollei 80mm on a leica m3, bottom one is a 40mm on a leica cl. Top photo with a 50mm would be doable but it would also look quite different (without even mentioning that different lenses render differently). 35mm definitely not. You'd have to crop or accept some distortion. Bottom one with a 50mm would be quite an exercise and of course would be ok with a 35mm. I honestly think that you'd make it more complicated by trying both with a 50mm or a 35mm... I am just trying to say that there is benefit in multiple lenses and bodies. By all mean, do what is right for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 2, 2021 Share #38 Posted January 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Aryel said: I am just trying to say that there is benefit in multiple lenses and bodies And it makes sense what you're saying. I guess, with different results but same purpose to tell stories, you could have taken both photos with just one lens. Different perspective, maybe not ideal for you, but possible and easy. It's not like to take a picture of a plane flying between two buildings with a 28mm ... Where obviously the 28FL is not the proper one, too much far. That's why a 35FL is very versatile. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrostl Posted January 2, 2021 Share #39 Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) I kinda midpoint the ILC aspect of Leicas as, "one body, one lens. But sometimes that lens changes." I started out at 50/1.4 (Summilux) as a primary, and have since moved to 35/1.4 (Distagon) as a primary. 21/3.4 always my secondary. But it's nice to know that I could, for example, "discover" 28mm and run with that. By contrast, I treated my previous MFT system like a transformer, constantly changing lenses. No such thing as a primary. And now that the Hasselblad 907x is my second system, I may really go to one-lensing it by default: the 30/3.5 (24/2.8 equiv) on the 907x, and the VM 50/2 APO on the M10. One body, one lens. Times two Edited January 2, 2021 by astrostl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted January 2, 2021 Share #40 Posted January 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, astrostl said: the 30/3.5 (24/2.8 equiv) on the 907x, and the VM 50/2 APO on the M10 this is a terrific combo 😬 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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