Another conundrum - go long or short ?

[TheBestSLIsALeicaflex]

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Haven't read all the replies, but historical advise is to stick with the M + 50 and shoot, shoot, shoot.  Over time it'll be clear whether you want to go longer or wider.  Most gravitate toward the wider focal lengths for rangefinder.  

[Jeff S]

2 minutes ago, TheBestSLIsALeicaflex said:

Haven't read all the replies, but historical advise is to stick with the M + 50 and shoot, shoot, shoot.  Over time it'll be clear whether you want to go longer or wider.  Most gravitate toward the wider focal lengths for rangefinder.  

Or, in the case of the OP, shoot with the 50 (as he has done), then conduct a survey of strangers. The forum method.

Jeff

[TheBestSLIsALeicaflex]

11 minutes ago, Jeff S said:

Or, in the case of the OP, shoot with the 50 (as he has done), then conduct a survey of strangers. The forum method.

Jeff

The "forum method" can result in the flavor of the day, gear hoarding, but with the time honored method you'll never get a wrong answer.  Shoot with what you have until you know what you want.  Over time, you'll know whether you need something wider or longer.  The OP doesn't know himself, so he's going to rely complete strangers, who know nothing about his shooting styles, subjects, how he uses a camera, ect?  

Edited March 27, 2023 by TheBestSLIsALeicaflex

[Jeff S]

Just now, TheBestSLIsALeicaflex said:

The "forum method" can result in the flavor of the day, gear hoarding, but with the time honored method you'll never get a wrong answer.  Shoot with what you have until you know what you want.  Over time, you'll know whether you need something wider or longer.  The OP doesn't know himself, so he's going to rely complete strangers, who know nothing about shooting styles, subjects, how he uses a camera, ect?  

Did I also need to add a sarcasm emoji to my post?  Ah, the forum life.

Jeff

[TheBestSLIsALeicaflex]

4 hours ago, Jeff S said:

Did I also need to add a sarcasm emoji to my post?  Ah, the forum life.

Jeff

OK, sorry.  New pup, little sleep.