chris_tribble Posted July 27, 2009 Share #1 Posted July 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Back in the UK after a two week trip. Not enough time for personal work - but I was able to escape from my client for a few days to get to Huangshan + to take time in the different cities I was visiting. A journey from Shanghai to Huangshan, then down to Guangzhou and back up to Suzhou. When I look back through the exif data it's interesting to see that of the 608 keepers, 451 were with the 28 cron asph, 102 with an old 50 lux, 72 with the 135 apo tely, 51 with the 35 cron, and 4 with the 21 elmarit. I was pleased that I used ALL the lenses I took with me - each one proved its worth. The only regret was that I'd not taken a 75. If I could have only had two lenses, I suppose it would have had to be the 28 and the 50 - but I'd have really missed one long lens. If you're interested there's a selection of personal work at: China today Favourite pictures are difficult - but I do like the one below - 135 apo telyt at the circus in Shanghai. 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/91786-m8-in-china-which-lenses-got-used/?do=findComment&comment=974486'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 27, 2009 Posted July 27, 2009 Hi chris_tribble, Take a look here M8 in China - which lenses got used.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Bo_Lorentzen Posted July 27, 2009 Share #2 Posted July 27, 2009 So the 28 and the 50 hu...? that kind of makes good sense, the 28 is about where the 35 was on film and the 50 a short tele on the M8, I can see being very happy with that selection. Interesting how the "in-between" lenses did not see as much action. Thank you for posting the stats, very interesting. Love the gallery, nicely done. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxlim Posted July 27, 2009 Share #3 Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks, Chris. I agree. I like the magician shot too, the other would be the lotus leaf with water trickling down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted July 27, 2009 the other would be the lotus leaf with water trickling down. Thanks for the comment - the 50mm gave just the reach to get there. It was the day of the total eclipse in Hanzhou, but all we got was a "darkness at noon" effect as it was pouring with rain... The good news was that heavy rain is definitely great weather for looking at lotus ponds! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 27, 2009 Share #5 Posted July 27, 2009 Without a doubt, the 28 Cron is a workhorse on the M8. Pretty much my lens cap. Nice series of images Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJP Posted July 27, 2009 Share #6 Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks - great pictures. I can recall visiting Shanghai & Guangzhou with some students a couple of years ago & this brings back fond memories. One of the most eventful moments for Ellen & I was exploring the area around our hotel which was in a cheap part of town (carefelly selected by the students). We ventured into this street market area with some trepidation but it really was quite an experience and the local restaurant had really good food - as may have been expected with their clients knowing the difference. Ordering the food was slightly complicated but a quick drawing of a fish, a chicken and a pig worked wonders. They did not bring the whole animal luckily. China is fun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted July 27, 2009 Share #7 Posted July 27, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks for allowing us to view your pictures Chris. If I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be the chicken crossing the road. But you have a lot of lovely pictures there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted July 27, 2009 Share #8 Posted July 27, 2009 Thanks for allowing us to view your pictures Chris. If I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be the chicken crossing the road. But you have a lot of lovely pictures there. Yes this was the best... I would title it "Lost Diner..." PS Great Yellow Shoes!... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share #9 Posted July 27, 2009 If I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be the chicken crossing the road. Thanks Nicole. My son was 8 when we lived on this campus in 1983. He asked if there were still chickens - this was evidence that there were, but not so many as there had been... The fact that they now have to compete with SUVs, luxury Audis and the rest may make a difference too... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted July 27, 2009 Share #10 Posted July 27, 2009 Very nice gallery Chris! Many good images in there, but my favourite has to be the one in the museum (?) with the 3 people watching the photos and the large poster (Mao casting his vote?) on the left. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share #11 Posted July 27, 2009 Very nice gallery Chris!Many good images in there, but my favourite has to be the one in the museum (?) with the 3 people watching the photos and the large poster (Mao casting his vote?) on the left. Thanks for sharing. It was the Shanghai Gallery of Modern Art - a real surprise + some great exhibits... Worth the visit it you're in the city. (and Mao was casting his vote...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted July 28, 2009 Share #12 Posted July 28, 2009 Nice shots. I spent 3 weeks in China and returned about a month ago: Beijing, Kunming, Xi'an, Shanghai, and rural points in between. The main purpose of the trip was to visit schools for migrant and minority students. I shot exclusively with my 28 Elmarit and for some portraits a CV 75 2.5. China Gallaries Photo Gallery by mnl at pbase.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted July 28, 2009 Share #13 Posted July 28, 2009 I too spent a week in China back in 2007 and took along my M8 outfit at the time. M8, WATE, 28 'cron and 75 'cron. I shot almost exclusively with the 28/75 'crons although with hindsight I could/should have used the WATE more, plus a slightly wider wide than 28mm would have worked better at times. Leica tourist in China 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted July 28, 2009 Share #14 Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for allowing us to view your pictures Chris. If I had to pick a favourite, I think it would be the chicken crossing the road. But you have a lot of lovely pictures there. Sorry to report the chicken didn't make it all the way across:( 297 Chicken for Sale photo - mnl photos at pbase.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share #15 Posted July 28, 2009 Martin - maybe chickens in Guangzhou have an easier time than their Shanghai counterparts... and Grahame - looks like you were cursed with poor light in Beijing and the north - but loved the "interesting glasses" shot! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share #16 Posted July 28, 2009 Nice shots. I spent 3 weeks in China and returned about a month ago: Beijing, Kunming, Xi'an, Shanghai, and rural points in between. The main purpose of the trip was to visit schools for migrant and minority students. I shot exclusively with my 28 Elmarit and for some portraits a CV 75 2.5. China Gallaries Photo Gallery by mnl at pbase.com Great school shots - I did a major project in China a few years back (mostly in the Chongqing area). Really interesting to see how there's still a lot of room for development in the North West... Best, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwelland Posted July 28, 2009 Share #17 Posted July 28, 2009 I can personally attest to literally being able to seemingly cut the air in parts of China with a knife ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted July 29, 2009 Share #18 Posted July 29, 2009 Lothar's photographs from China are here: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/landscape-travel/93459-chinese-trip-photos.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaMSeattle Posted July 30, 2009 Share #19 Posted July 30, 2009 Excellent images! Thanks for sharing them. I am preparing for a three week trip to Hong Kong and Shanghai at probably the hottest time of year, next month. It's interesting to learn which lenses you preferred to use. I'll be taking a CV15 for architecture, 21mm aspheric, 35mm cron, and 90mm cron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted July 30, 2009 I'll be taking a CV15 for architecture, 21mm aspheric, 35mm cron, and 90mm cron. Hi - you have my sympathy re the heat - NOT fun - and with all the building work in Shanghai, it can get a bit desperate! re the lens line up, the one shortage might be around 50/75. If you want to do portraits / people, the 90 can be a bit long... CV15's a good idea though - wish I'd taken mine... How about 15/21/35/50 - or if weight's an issue, you could consider 15 / 35 / 50 / 90... Just a thought. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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