kshapero
South Florida Man
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.
body notwithstanding.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Take a couple of extra lenses and suddenly you find youself surmising about focal lengths instead of taking photographs.
kshapero
South Florida Man
yep, what I was saying.Take a couple of extra lenses and suddenly you find youself surmising about focal lengths instead of taking photographs.
paulfish4570
Veteran
so true ...
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
kshapero
South Florida Man
Oh, I use a zoom all the time. It is called ....my feet.I would never use a zoom ... I'd drive myself insane!
SamStewart
Established
oh it;s easy to do this... especially when you cant afford to buy other lenses!
back alley
IMAGES
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...
i have the power of choice...
gb hill
Veteran
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
Established
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.
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
Veteran
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.I would never use a zoom ... I'd drive myself insane!
maddoc
... likes film again.
M7 + 90mm T-E exclusively, that is a tough choice !
ItsReallyDarren
That's really me
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
Registered User
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.
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kshapero
South Florida Man
like to see how you tether that extra lens.
BillBingham2
Registered User
As much as I grew up bad mouthing the focal length, I've become very happy with a 28mm on a body.
B2 (;->
B2 (;->
chris00nj
Young Luddite
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.
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
Registered User
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
That's really me
zupstermix
Established
I am actually practicing this with a Kiev4A and a Jupiter 12.