GAS a side, one body, one lens rocks

[kshapero]

I always seem to get the best results when I only take one body and one lens on a shoot. If I take more (and I often do) I guess I am thinking too much about which lens, etc and not just jumping into the experience. Maybe it is just me, but when I just take either the CV 35/1.2, CV 50/2 or ZM 50/1.5 I am usually pleased with the results,🙂 body notwithstanding.

 

[Keith]

Take a couple of extra lenses and suddenly you find youself surmising about focal lengths instead of taking photographs. 😛

 

[kshapero]

Take a couple of extra lenses and suddenly you find youself surmising about focal lengths instead of taking photographs. 😛

yep, what I was saying.

 

[paulfish4570]

so true ...

 

[Keith]

yep, what I was saying.

I would never use a zoom ... I'd drive myself insane! 😀

 

[kshapero]

I would never use a zoom ... I'd drive myself insane! 😀

Oh, I use a zoom all the time. It is called ....my feet.🙄

 

[SamStewart]

oh it;s easy to do this... especially when you cant afford to buy other lenses!

 

[back alley]

i often shoot with just one lens and one body but i also often take several lenses and a second body.
i have the power of choice...

 

[gb hill]

As of late I have been enjoying a 50 on the Bessa R. But my 35/2.5 is always in the bag in case I need something a bit wider. I hope to add a 75/2.5 color heliar to the arsenal very soon.

 

[WalterM]

So, I've been experimenting with lenses... and as of now I have a Summicron DR without a finder and an RFFer is sending me a 90mm Tele-elmarit. I have reason to believe my DR might have haze, although I'll wait until photos form the DR come back.

In any case, as long as the T-E is in good condition, it may be my only lens for awhile. M7 + 90mm T-E, til next fall.

 

[gb hill]

I would never use a zoom ... I'd drive myself insane! 😀

I do have one zoom It's a Canon 35/70 in FD mount. It's a good lens but not a fast lens. I use it mostly for landscapes.

 

[maddoc]

In any case, as long as the T-E is in good condition, it may be my only lens for awhile. M7 + 90mm T-E, til next fall.

M7 + 90mm T-E exclusively, that is a tough choice !

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

If it works, less is more. My work flow works best with two bodies sporting a 50 and 28. One is always on my hand the other is tethered to my body ready to switch off when I want a different focal length or run out of film. Any more and it gets top heavy.

 

[FrankS]

Unless I'm going back to a situation where I know exactly what focal length I need, I'd want a 21, 28, 35/40, and 50mm lenses with me to choose from. Kinda silly IMO, to have options and not use them, so I can't agree with the OP's idea that one lens and one body is best. Different methods work best for different people, and that's just fine.

 

[kshapero]

If it works, less is more. My work flow works best with two bodies sporting a 50 and 28. One is always on my hand the other is tethered to my body ready to switch off when I want a different focal length or run out of film. Any more and it gets top heavy.

like to see how you tether that extra lens.

 

[BillBingham2]

As much as I grew up bad mouthing the focal length, I've become very happy with a 28mm on a body.

B2 (;->

 

[chris00nj]

I have to agree with the general premise of the OP, though two focal lengths should do the trick. I do enjoy having two bodies if I going to be constantly switching between indoor and outdoor light.

Next trip, I may bring a fixed lens MF folder for outdoor shots and a Bessa R with a 35/2 for indoor shots.

 

[FrankS]

Last time I visited my family, I was in a wide mood, and the CV21 never left the Hexar RF all weekend. Who would have known beforehand?

 

[ItsReallyDarren]

like to see how you tether that extra lens.

one camera in hand, the other standing by. Tethered by a y-strap.

 

[zupstermix]

I am actually practicing this with a Kiev4A and a Jupiter 12.