What lens should I put on my M10-R to go along with an SL 24-90?

[yggdra.omega]

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For my M, I’ve got a 21 Lux, 35 Lux, 50 APO M, 90 APO, and 135 f/4.

 

I’m more than likely buying a 24-90 in the next several months, I’m just hesitant to only bring one camera out on a leisurely shoot, I’m curious if anyone has any experience or opinions. 
 

Thanks!

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[budjames]

I own the M10-R and SL2.
 

The M10-R with Summilux 35 and APO Summicrin 50 is my go to travel kit. However, this past summer, we spent 2 weeks exploring National Parks in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado. I took my SL2 and Leica 16-35 and 24-90 zooms. The SL2 and 24-90 was my walk about camera. I carried the gear in my back pack but since we were driving, I usually just had the camera and 24-90 lens on a shoulder strap. I brought a tripod, but never used it.

I was really glad that I had a zoom lens and IBIS. The resulting images weee awesome. The flexibility of the zoom and cropability of the SL2 DNG files allowed me to capture some portfolio-worthy images. Not having to change lenses in sometimes dusty conditions was a plus.

Although I had my 16-35, I only used it to shoot a few images at Horseshoe Bend. Next time, I would leave this lens home.

I did miss the more discreet M10-R while walking around town. Next time, I will bring the 24-90 for landscapes and my Summilux 35 FLE with the SL-M adapter for walkabout shooting.

it’s great to have choices.

Regards,

Bud James

Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto.

[yggdra.omega]

4 hours ago, budjames said:

I own the M10-R and SL2.
 

The M10-R with Summilux 35 and APO Summicrin 50 is my go to travel kit. However, this past summer, we spent 2 weeks exploring National Parks in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Colorado. I took my SL2 and Leica 16-35 and 24-90 zooms. The SL2 and 24-90 was my walk about camera. I carried the gear in my back pack but since we were driving, I usually just had the camera and 24-90 lens on a shoulder strap. I brought a tripod, but never used it.

I was really glad that I had a zoom lens and IBIS. The resulting images weee awesome. The flexibility of the zoom and cropability of the SL2 DNG files allowed me to capture some portfolio-worthy images. Not having to change lenses in sometimes dusty conditions was a plus.

Although I had my 16-35, I only used it to shoot a few images at Horseshoe Bend. Next time, I would leave this lens home.

I did miss the more discreet M10-R while walking around town. Next time, I will bring the 24-90 for landscapes and my Summilux 35 FLE with the SL-M adapter for walkabout shooting.

it’s great to have choices.

Regards,

Bud James

Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto.

Thank you for the insight, Bud!

[SiggiGun]

I sold the 24-90, too big too havy for me. However the lens is really great when only image quality is the question. I am a M photographer... I hope Leica will bring a 28-70 non ibis lens on the market. Today I prefer the Tri-Elmar-M 28-50mm combined with the 24Elmar and if necessary the Macro 90. Otherwise if the trip is only for photo, the 24-90 SL is a good option. But I am never photo only on the road... 

[SJH]

Well I have the SL2-S and the M10R so empathise with your ‘challenge’, I think it really depends on where your shooting. Normally I’d say the 35 Lux but in these Covid times allowing a bit more distance can be very useful and obligatory really; so in 2021 the 50mm APO from Leica or the new Voigtlander 50mm APO (I’m testing this out right now) seem like great options.

With the M mount adapter you can then of course use it with the SL EVF if you so desire.

[Einst_Stein]

If M alone, It's hard to choose between 35mm and 50mm. F2 or f1.4 or even faster? no preference.  But with 24-90mm, it's easily 50mm.