Rchrdlrx Posted November 27, 2023 Share #81  Posted November 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Leica M4-P paired with 35mm F1.4 (non asph). What’s not to like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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burchyk Posted November 30, 2023 Share #82 Â Posted November 30, 2023 I could be happy with 1 camera. Needs to be reasonably small, light and inconspicuous as an EDC. Black chrome M-A is performing this duty well. One lens is much harder. Compact and lightweight again. Used to shoot 50mm exclusively for a few years. These days it's 28mm for street and 90mm for stills and portraits. Can get by with a 35mm, but it's kinda sub-optimal for subjects I am trying to explore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieJ Posted December 2, 2023 Share #83  Posted December 2, 2023 On 6/23/2021 at 7:20 PM, EddieJ said: One film camera and one lens ... Many to choose from: Rolleiflex 2.8E Hasselblad Super Wide C Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III M4 Black Paint + 50 Lux M6 Black + 35 Asph (Just purchased) M2 with 50 Cron DR or 35 Cron V3  If I had to choose - Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta III Ok in Dec 2023 One film camera and one lens Leica M3 + 50 Summicron Rigid 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! 8 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/318619-one-film-camera-and-one-lens/?do=findComment&comment=4927983'>More sharing options...
S/W Posted December 2, 2023 Share #84  Posted December 2, 2023 If it were really just a (film)camera and a lens, then it would be this combination: 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! Leica SL2-S * Leica Summicron SL 2.0/50 Asph * CaptureOne 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica SL2-S * Leica Summicron SL 2.0/50 Asph * CaptureOne ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318619-one-film-camera-and-one-lens/?do=findComment&comment=4928182'>More sharing options...
skc1031 Posted January 27, 2024 Share #85  Posted January 27, 2024 (edited) 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! MP + 35 Summaron  Edited January 27, 2024 by skc1031 4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! MP + 35 Summaron  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/318619-one-film-camera-and-one-lens/?do=findComment&comment=5009471'>More sharing options...
Jewl Posted January 27, 2024 Share #86 Â Posted January 27, 2024 Probably the MP and a 35mm both in black paint! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvons Posted January 27, 2024 Share #87  Posted January 27, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) 98% of my images were shot at 35mm focal length. This camera/lens combo is a classic from the 90ies and can't get better for size, versatility, sharpness, and soul. It can flare beautifully and has the bent focal plane all older Summcrions have wide open; only it's significantly sharper right from the beginning. However, I prefer my M4P and the 35mm Summarit for landscapes as the lens doesn't flare at all (it's even a tad sharper wide open), and the meterless trigger is less prone to shake blur. I never use a tripod. Tripods and Ms are an awkward team.  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! 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/318619-one-film-camera-and-one-lens/?do=findComment&comment=5009636'>More sharing options...
250swb Posted January 28, 2024 Share #88 Â Posted January 28, 2024 One camera, one lens, one life, what a waste of it. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted January 28, 2024 Share #89  Posted January 28, 2024 On 11/15/2023 at 2:51 PM, StephenH said: --and I don't think as sharp.  Very true. In those days, a faster lens was always a bit behind in sharpness/contrast compared to the slower one. Perhaps the hype about the Planar 2.8 was about portraits (printed on Portriga 😄). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted January 28, 2024 Share #90  Posted January 28, 2024 (edited) On 11/26/2023 at 2:08 AM, johnwolf said: Yes, I would shoot only with that camera, lens, and film for the year. John I would only do that with a lens I do not already use the most and in my case that’s the 35. A project with only that lens would not bring me much new ways of seeing. I do not see myself as a 50mm addict, so perhaps that lens would be a nice choice. I doubt however whether I would learn something extra from myself. Edited January 28, 2024 by otto.f Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwolf Posted January 28, 2024 Share #91  Posted January 28, 2024 10 hours ago, otto.f said: I would only do that with a lens I do not already use the most and in my case that’s the 35. A project with only that lens would not bring me much new ways of seeing. I do not see myself as a 50mm addict, so perhaps that lens would be a nice choice. I doubt however whether I would learn something extra from myself. My usual lens is a 35, so the 50 is quite a change, especially for zone focusing. As part of the initiative I intended to explore genres other than street photography. But I keep gravitating back to candid people photography, although in a different way. Less about the people and more about setting with people as another compositional element. But I’ve also gotten some non-people stuff that I really like. I’m really enjoying the experience. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanDooglz Posted January 30, 2024 Share #92 Â Posted January 30, 2024 Hasselblad 501cm with the Zeiss 60mm f/3.5 lens. As much as I love Leicas, any 35mm camera can only be the 2nd camera for me, but not the only one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvons Posted January 30, 2024 Share #93 Â Posted January 30, 2024 1 hour ago, VanDooglz said: As much as I love Leicas, any 35mm camera can only be the 2nd camera for me, but not the only one. I recently printed a portrait I shot on Delta 100 and the 35mm Summciron ASPH. The resolution and detail delicacy are breathtaking, as well as the sharpness. I always thought of getting a 501CM and Zeiss 60mm lens. But I learned on my journey that the 35mm rabbit hole is deep enough to get lost for a lifetime. If I had started with the Hasselblad, it would be the reverse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudgerer Posted January 30, 2024 Share #94 Â Posted January 30, 2024 1 hour ago, hansvons said: I recently printed a portrait I shot on Delta 100 and the 35mm Summciron ASPH. The resolution and detail delicacy are breathtaking, as well as the sharpness. I always thought of getting a 501CM and Zeiss 60mm lens. But I learned on my journey that the 35mm rabbit hole is deep enough to get lost for a lifetime. If I had started with the Hasselblad, it would be the reverse. "Rabbit Holes"..???.......Apart from the obvious Leica one my "Warren" has to include the magnificent Nikon F's, ( I have three F2's with which I earned my living back in the late 60's/70's and are still working just fine....), Rollei TLR 2.8/3.5's, ( I regret regret regret selling the 2.8 Wide and Tele' models long ago, stupid ), and the wonderful Pentax 67 that doubles as a gym session if you go out with the body and a three lens kit but is the best film MF camera out there in my book. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted January 30, 2024 Share #95  Posted January 30, 2024 One camera, yes, but which one? Having just printed some pictures from one of my homemade wooden cameras, this one with a rollfilm back I am thinking it is time to use up some of my stock of 120 film for a change from the Leicas. 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! 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/318619-one-film-camera-and-one-lens/?do=findComment&comment=5013051'>More sharing options...
VanDooglz Posted January 30, 2024 Share #96 Â Posted January 30, 2024 10 hours ago, hansvons said: I recently printed a portrait I shot on Delta 100 and the 35mm Summciron ASPH. The resolution and detail delicacy are breathtaking, as well as the sharpness. I always thought of getting a 501CM and Zeiss 60mm lens. But I learned on my journey that the 35mm rabbit hole is deep enough to get lost for a lifetime. If I had started with the Hasselblad, it would be the reverse. Agreed! In fact, Delta 100 is my go-to B&W film on 35mm. The reason for my affinity to medium format is not just the final result (we print a tiny % of negatives anyway), but also the process. I enjoy the view on a big and bright waist level finder and 10-12 exposures on a roll is the perfect amount for me. My typical 35mm roll would often sit half-exposed for over a month. Is it even allowed to have Leica as your number two brand here? :-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvons Posted January 30, 2024 Share #97  Posted January 30, 2024 9 hours ago, Smudgerer said: "Rabbit Holes"..???....... For me, photography is a rabbit hole, an ever-going deep dive, and 35mm film makes it even deeper. Others find it a breezy hobby. We are all different.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansvons Posted January 30, 2024 Share #98  Posted January 30, 2024 58 minutes ago, VanDooglz said: Is it even allowed to have Leica as your number two brand here? 🙂 Absolutely! 59 minutes ago, VanDooglz said: I enjoy the view on a big and bright waist level finder and 10-12 exposures on a roll is the perfect amount for me. I can very much relate to that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleica Posted January 30, 2024 Share #99  Posted January 30, 2024 M6 with Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.5 II. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abram Posted February 3, 2024 Share #100  Posted February 3, 2024 On 1/27/2024 at 11:53 PM, 250swb said: One camera, one lens, one life, what a waste of it. Why do you feel that it’s a waste? There could be so many reasons one works with a single lens. Reducing the burden of choice is one, or perhaps one simply can’t afford more than one option. Either way I wouldn’t call it a waste of one’s life. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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