Snipe10 Posted January 9, 2023 Share #1 Posted January 9, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 28mm or 35MM? Which serves better for all around shooting including landscape and portraits? I'm going to buy a Leica lens and with this being my first M, want to know what to get first. I'll get my second lens in a few months, close to summer, thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kl@usW. Posted January 9, 2023 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Without knowing your preferred topics I think a good starting point is a fast 35mm lens. So a ´lux or a ´cron, or even a 35mm Summarit would be a good choice. I own all three of the mentioned lenses I don't think on a sunny day any of them is better than the other two--but the Lux gives you a bit more leeway for portrait and the night. In my experience there are few things you can't do with a ´Lux 35. How- and whatever you choose: enjoy ! Edited January 9, 2023 by Kl@usW. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hteasley Posted January 9, 2023 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2023 A lot of people love the wides for landscapes, but they minimize the point of interest I want to feature, if it's far away. 35mm is much more flexible, very much an all-around lens that can do anything. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 9, 2023 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2023 No such thing as 'best'. What is your preference? A 50mm is the traditional all rounder 'standard' lens. I personally like a 35mm on an M as a walkaround lens, but I'm not you! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted January 9, 2023 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) A 28 will start to introduce perspective distortion with subjects near the edge of the frame, which is far less apparent with a 35. Having said that, a 28 is my favourite focal length (28 Elmarit-M ASPH II in my case), but I knew what I would get with the focal length before I bought the lens itself. A 35 focal length is ‘generally’ more versatile for all around shooting. For a first lens I would get a 35. Once you have experience with the 35, if you feel you want wider (28) or narrower (50), a 35 will provide that reference. Edited January 9, 2023 by Mute-on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe10 Posted January 9, 2023 Author Share #6 Posted January 9, 2023 So is this the grail? I'm kind of a buy once, cry once guy and from what I see, the lenses hold their value well. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted January 9, 2023 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) See below Edited January 9, 2023 by dpitt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted January 9, 2023 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, Snipe10 said: So is this the grail? I'm kind of a buy once, cry once guy and from what I see, the lenses hold their value well. Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black) Just crossed your post. No this is not the grail for me. Unless this will be your one and only lens. There will be situations were you want to leave this one at home. My suggestion is to choose a small one. Form factor of 1:2.0/35 Summicron or 1:2.8/28 Elmarit are ideal to start. It will help to have your camera with you at all times, even on long hikes, or in bad weather (in your coat pocket or under your coat etc. And on top of that they have a tab that makes them really fast and easy to focus. Since you are new to RF it will improve your results and M experience while you practice. After a few months consider upgrading to a Summilux 35. If you plan to do that, starting with my 28mm suggestion makes more sense, so that you do not end up with the same focal length. Although this was never an issue for me 😃. I do not mind having to choose between 2 or more for the same length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siriusone59 Posted January 9, 2023 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2023 The thing that has helped me with any decision on a new lens is to spend a lot of time looking at photos posted by others in the forum. I try to find images of subjects that compare with what I would normally photograph and have the qualities that I'm looking for. Then take note of the lens and focal length that they've used. Next I start shopping for a good deal.🤔 Asking others what is best will probably just get you a lot of different responses and more confusion. But as I've said before, it doesn't really matter that much because you won't stop with just one. It's part of the Leica experience. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 9, 2023 Share #10 Posted January 9, 2023 Not dissimilar from asking what you should photograph, or what style you should embrace. Part of the joy is figuring out what works best for you. An M is also not for everyone; that, too, needs to be explored. Have fun. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted January 10, 2023 Share #11 Posted January 10, 2023 I think it’s a personal choice unrelated to the actual camera. I’m a 50 guy. Wider has a place but for me 35 is neither Arthur nor Martha and 28 too wide for my only option. One solution is to track down the sadly discontinued MATE Tri Elmar. That would give you 28/35/50 in one lens at f4. I wish I’d never sold mine. You can then decide which focal length suits you the best overa period of time and trade the MATE in against a faster option in your chosen focal length. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramer Posted January 10, 2023 Share #12 Posted January 10, 2023 You can make a perfekt panorama picture with the 35mm lux: 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! M10-R and Leica 35mm Lux Asph. (panorama-crop.) Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10-R and Leica 35mm Lux Asph. (panorama-crop.) ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/360296-best-overall-first-lens-for-m10r/?do=findComment&comment=4636737'>More sharing options...
panoramer Posted January 10, 2023 Share #13 Posted January 10, 2023 Before you buy a lens, you should look at a few sample images on Flickr.com. 28mm, 35mm and 50mm. Then you get a good impression of how the lens performs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoramer Posted January 10, 2023 Share #14 Posted January 10, 2023 28mm 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! M10-R and Leica 28mm Summaron 5,6 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10-R and Leica 28mm Summaron 5,6 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/360296-best-overall-first-lens-for-m10r/?do=findComment&comment=4636745'>More sharing options...
panoramer Posted January 10, 2023 Share #15 Posted January 10, 2023 50mm 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! M10-R and Leica 50mm Summilux Asph. 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! M10-R and Leica 50mm Summilux Asph. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/360296-best-overall-first-lens-for-m10r/?do=findComment&comment=4636748'>More sharing options...
Snipe10 Posted January 10, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted January 10, 2023 Thanks, I have been looking at images and really like the options a 50mm gives you! Appreciate the advice and photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted January 11, 2023 Share #17 Posted January 11, 2023 Even though i have 28,35, and 50 (and 18, 24, 75,90, 135) the 35 is my least used. I’ve always found it an in-between lens and kind of boring for that reason. That said, if you were to ONLY hVe one lens than a 35 fits the bill. But since you plan on another, I would suggest 28 and 50 as a great combo, so perhaps start with one of those and skip the 35. I’ve had the asph lux, but sold that and in that spot now a used ‘inexpensive’ and small 2.5 Summarit which is a great lens but still rarely used as I’ll typically grab the 28 ‘cron before it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted January 11, 2023 Share #18 Posted January 11, 2023 Your camera has a frame line preview lever. You can buy… or rent (easy in US)… any lens and preview your options as time goes on. A good dealer will also have a return/exchange policy. I’ve been using 28/35/50 since 1974, and wouldn’t be without both a 35 and 50, despite others’ views that these are too close. Find your own way. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicableguy Posted January 11, 2023 Share #19 Posted January 11, 2023 Personally, I would start with a 50mm Summilux, and that may be all you ever need. A faster lens will be great for portraits, and the 50mm focal length is the closest to what we see which makes it very intuitive. I'm not a huge fan of wide angle lenses, simply because they are too close to my iPhone Pro at 28mm. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted January 11, 2023 Share #20 Posted January 11, 2023 50 lux especially the asph is a cheat code lens, never disappoint.. a good start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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