Rungroj Suppagarn Posted February 16, 2023 Share #41 Posted February 16, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 50 noc 1.2 only character len. which I will get about next week. 🥰 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Hi Rungroj Suppagarn, Take a look here What is your single-lens dream setup for a new Leica M11 user?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rustyrus Posted February 18, 2023 Share #42 Posted February 18, 2023 On 2/15/2023 at 10:30 AM, Qlan said: I'm so tempted by this lens. Will try it as soon as it's available in my Leica local shop. What do you think of the 1m MFD? And how is the build quality? There've been some reports of low quality, like moving aperture ring. Went for a walk in downtown Portland today with my wife. Snapped a few pictures with the 35. Very impressed with this tiny little lens. No images to really write home about but enjoyed using the setup. Really happy I shelled out the dough for it. First two shot wide open just testing out the look and feel wide open with black and white. 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! 2 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/365223-what-is-your-single-lens-dream-setup-for-a-new-leica-m11-user/?do=findComment&comment=4690169'>More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 18, 2023 Share #43 Posted February 18, 2023 A 35 with the close focus, either the APO Summicron or the most recent 35 FLE. I think I might choose for the Summilux in the end, because with the toddlers the shallow depth of field and fast shutter speeds would give me the most special portraits. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camaro5 Posted February 18, 2023 Share #44 Posted February 18, 2023 I've always preferred Leica lenses but when looking for a 50mm for my M246 Monochrom I went with a Voightlander 50/2 APO-Lanthar. For the price you can get a 50mm and a 35mm and not break the bank. They are both excellent lenses. Since the OP mentioned that cost was no object (which it was for me) I would agree that either the 35mm or 50mm APO Summicron would be a great choice, but I've never been disappointed with any of Leica's lenses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qlan Posted February 18, 2023 Share #45 Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, rustyrus said: Went for a walk in downtown Portland today with my wife. Snapped a few pictures with the 35. Very impressed with this tiny little lens. No images to really write home about but enjoyed using the setup. Really happy I shelled out the dough for it. First two shot wide open just testing out the look and feel wide open with black and white. Nice shots! I’ve made my mind, just ordered the lens. Should arrive in 3-4 weeks according to the dealer. Super excited! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEME Posted February 19, 2023 Share #46 Posted February 19, 2023 Living the M11 Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH Limited Edition Matte Black Paint Finish dream, no need for anything else. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warton Posted February 19, 2023 Share #47 Posted February 19, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Over the years I have developed a habit of modified one-lens strategy, which is one lens one body: no later than feeling the urge to acquire a new lens did I get a new camera body first. Since then I have found peace with the GAS disease. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harout62 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #48 Posted February 23, 2023 Today I actually practiced what I preached..... I went out and purchased the one lens that rules them all the new 35 mm Summilux Asph. V2 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! 5 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/365223-what-is-your-single-lens-dream-setup-for-a-new-leica-m11-user/?do=findComment&comment=4698044'>More sharing options...
Warton Posted February 23, 2023 Share #49 Posted February 23, 2023 9 minutes ago, Harout62 said: Today I actually practiced what I preached..... I went out and purchased the one lens that rules them all the new 35 mm Summilux Asph. V2 I resist the urge to buy the V2 and saved a few thousand bucks getting a v1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harout62 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #50 Posted February 23, 2023 18 minutes ago, Warton said: I resist the urge to buy the V2 and saved a few thousand bucks getting a v1 Actually the new one is about 500 dollars less then the V1 ...but I presume you picked up a used copy which will save you a few thousand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warton Posted February 23, 2023 Share #51 Posted February 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, Harout62 said: Actually the new one is about 500 dollars less then the V1 ...but I presume you picked up a used copy which will save you a few thousand Both are brand new, v1 is heavily discounted in HK grey market as soon as v2 came out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harout62 Posted February 23, 2023 Share #52 Posted February 23, 2023 47 minutes ago, Warton said: Both are brand new, v1 is heavily discounted in HK grey market as soon as v2 came out. Wow that’s good here in Canada no discount at all. Used V1s have turned up at 5000-5500 dollars Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leitz. Posted February 24, 2023 Share #53 Posted February 24, 2023 If only one then 35mm. I like the KOB size. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santos Posted February 24, 2023 Share #54 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Tri-Elmar MATE is my go to. Since I got my 3 Focal Lengths and a 40mm Focal 40cm Minimum Focus Macro Between the 28 and 50 (Better than you would expect for Portraits but you loose Infinity Focus, I did not check but I think it goes to around 1.5 Meters Max). But if its a Readily Available Lens id say 50 Nocti Classic, or maybe the 35 Apo, or 28 Lux.... Aaand that's why I like the Tri-Elmar I'm indecisive . Edit: All Leica Lenses are Beautiful just go with any. The M11 is a Beautiful Camera (Except for the Lizard People Color Raws) that works with any Lens (Except the 90 Collapsible I think, but I did not test it yet). Edit 2: Doesn't have to be expensive. My first Lens is a brass 90 Elmarit I use to this day and was my only Lens with an MD for 6 Years. Edited February 24, 2023 by Santos 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 24, 2023 Share #55 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Leitz. said: KOB i hate acronym words, what would this mean again? besides, there are plenty 35's Edited February 24, 2023 by otto.f Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leitz. Posted February 24, 2023 Share #56 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 19 minutes ago, otto.f said: i hate acronym words, what would this mean again? besides, there are plenty 35's That’s how they always refer to the “King of Bokeh” Summicron. The tiny v4 one. https://tahusa.co/lens-review/leica-summicron-35mm-f2-iv-king-of-bokeh/ 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! Edited February 24, 2023 by Leitz. 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/365223-what-is-your-single-lens-dream-setup-for-a-new-leica-m11-user/?do=findComment&comment=4698490'>More sharing options...
jakontil Posted February 24, 2023 Share #57 Posted February 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Harout62 said: Today I actually practiced what I preached..... I went out and purchased the one lens that rules them all the new 35 mm Summilux Asph. V2 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 love this lens, when travelling light especially but somehow i miss my 50… so still undecided if i ever be able to carry a single lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leitz. Posted February 24, 2023 Share #58 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, jakontil said: I love this lens, when travelling light especially but somehow i miss my 50… so still undecided if i ever be able to carry a single lens For me is 28 & 50 combo that wins the day. I had 35mm for a long while as my only lens. It became very frustrating. Sometimes not wide enough and sometimes not narrow enough. But very useful as an only lens. I love my 50f2. Wouldn’t change it for anything. But I would need my 28 on occasions. 35 would be more practical as the only lens set up. Edited February 24, 2023 by Leitz. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raizans Posted February 24, 2023 Share #59 Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 28-35-50mm f/2.8 or f/3.5 Tri-Elmar. I can get by with the speed, but I need the focal lengths. Edited February 24, 2023 by raizans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmielx Posted February 24, 2023 Share #60 Posted February 24, 2023 If I could have an M11 and only one lens I’d go with the 35mm APO. Currently I have neither (I have M9-P, M246, M2, a few lenses but mostly use 35mm Distagon), but I suspect I could do everything with that setup. For what it’s worth I don’t see any huge problem taking family pictures with an M - my five year old and his friends are well documented! Certainly focusing takes a bit of practice, but it’s eminently achievable. The main thing is to get in the habit of having your camera with you, pictures will follow! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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