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for those rd1 users that carry a camera every day, everywhere you go but with only one lens, which focal length do you use?
pagpow
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Not every day, but increasingly so.
I'm having a hard time taking either the CV 40 or the Rokkor M 40 off it.
I'm having a hard time taking either the CV 40 or the Rokkor M 40 off it.
jky
Well-known
No Rd1 here, but for the 1.5X crop sensors I used to have, I used to carry anything that equates to approx 35mm.
If 25mm is attached to the Rd1, if I recall correctly, you can use the whole VF as an approximate.... correct me if I'm wrong.
If 25mm is attached to the Rd1, if I recall correctly, you can use the whole VF as an approximate.... correct me if I'm wrong.
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25 is about a 38fov on the rd1.
i use the 28 framelines and 'expand my vision'
i use the 28 framelines and 'expand my vision'
Like JKY, I don't have an R-D1... but I do have a 1.54x crop digital. My favorite lens for it is a 24mm f/2. With an Epson, it would have to be a 24/25mm f/2.8 or f/4 (couldn't afford the Summilux), or if I needed an extra stop there are a couple of 28mm options. A 28mm f/2 is my walkabout choice for the M8...
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Tsai
Workin' my way through the film fridge
50mm CV 1.1 ... becomes a 75mm Beast with 1.1 . Megaperls is necessity.
JonasYip
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For RD1, one lens: 35 lux ASPH or VC 40 Nokton.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
I usually take a host of lenses, but the one that is ever ready on the camera is the 28mm. Now and then the 35mm might take precedence, but only if I think I'll be needing another stop (or thereabouts).
Ronchnam
Established
Used to carry a Summicron C 40 and then I bought a Canadian Summicron 35 v III which stays mostly on my R-D1.
fotomeow
name under my name
I generally use the ZM 28/2.8 X 1.5 = 42mm as an all-rounder, with the CV 35/1.4 coming in second (I know, I know, everybody talks trash about the 35/1.4, but Im fine with the results on the RD-1, on my M6 is a different story).
Here is a just a quick pic with the RD-1 and the Biogon 28mm........was walking down the street, struck up a conversation with this fun couple, and of course had to take their pic. Thats whats great about the 42mm FOV, can be used for portraits or snappies, very versatile.
Here is a just a quick pic with the RD-1 and the Biogon 28mm........was walking down the street, struck up a conversation with this fun couple, and of course had to take their pic. Thats whats great about the 42mm FOV, can be used for portraits or snappies, very versatile.
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andreas.pichler
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For a "one lens walk", I prefer the Leitz Summicron C 2/40.
And for the "night shift", I take the CV 1.4/40 with me, if only one lens is allowed.
Why not the CV everytime? The handling of the Summicron is a little bit more smoother, the focussing aid on the lens is more ergonomic in my opinion.
Cheers,
Andreas
And for the "night shift", I take the CV 1.4/40 with me, if only one lens is allowed.
Why not the CV everytime? The handling of the Summicron is a little bit more smoother, the focussing aid on the lens is more ergonomic in my opinion.
Cheers,
Andreas
kxl
Social Documentary
Back when I had an RD1s, the CV 35/1.2 was pretty much a fixture on it
... DAY OR NIGHT.
... DAY OR NIGHT.
Kent
Finally at home...
If I had an RD-1, I guess I would use a 28mm as an everyday lens.
For APS-DSLR I like 35mm lenses a lot, but with an RF cam it needs to be a tad wider.
@Keith (kxl), what's the name of the font you use in your sig?
For APS-DSLR I like 35mm lenses a lot, but with an RF cam it needs to be a tad wider.
@Keith (kxl), what's the name of the font you use in your sig?
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
When I was shooting with the R-D1, it was a 28.
Weirdly, now that I'm using the M8...it's a 50. Go figure.
Weirdly, now that I'm using the M8...it's a 50. Go figure.
sebastel
coarse art umbrascriptor
25mm or 35mm, depends on the day's mood.
menos
Veteran
28 Cron would be my one and only lens on the R-D1.
Crazy flare resistant, wonderful field of view, still very compact, but fast lens for the night (I consider the R-D1 as a ISO 3200 camera, as I push it for a stop in low light).
Crazy flare resistant, wonderful field of view, still very compact, but fast lens for the night (I consider the R-D1 as a ISO 3200 camera, as I push it for a stop in low light).
Eyal_bin
Established
I always carry the camera with me, for my street photography needs, the CV 15mm is perfect!
ebosuna
Edmundo
Voigtlander 28mm Ultron 1:9
Voigtlander 28mm Ultron 1:9
I love my RD1 with Voigtlander 28mm Ultron 1:9, I like it better than on my Leica M8
Voigtlander 28mm Ultron 1:9
I love my RD1 with Voigtlander 28mm Ultron 1:9, I like it better than on my Leica M8
umcelinho
Marcelo
Joe,
I usually have either the CV Nokton 35/1.4 or the Heliar 12/5.6 mounted on my R-D1. The Nokton works really well, thought a shade is recommended to avoid flare. The 50mm equivalent focal length is useful as it is not too wide nor too long and for me - glasses wearer - the framelines are well visible. I miss having the bottom line for the 35mm frames, but it's what it has
I have the SC version, supposedly it gives less contrast, which I find good for digital because you in theory get more information from the shots, and you can always increase contrast on pp.
the 1.4 speed is quite useful, combined with iso1600. You get a very versatile lens that will be good for shooting from harsh sun to dark evening.
I usually have either the CV Nokton 35/1.4 or the Heliar 12/5.6 mounted on my R-D1. The Nokton works really well, thought a shade is recommended to avoid flare. The 50mm equivalent focal length is useful as it is not too wide nor too long and for me - glasses wearer - the framelines are well visible. I miss having the bottom line for the 35mm frames, but it's what it has
I have the SC version, supposedly it gives less contrast, which I find good for digital because you in theory get more information from the shots, and you can always increase contrast on pp.
the 1.4 speed is quite useful, combined with iso1600. You get a very versatile lens that will be good for shooting from harsh sun to dark evening.
AhShun
Member
At the beginning, it was the Rokkor 40, as it fit the 35 frameline "accurately" and thus a relief from SLR with R-D1's viewfinder.
Then 28s, from Canon 28/2.8 to CV28/1.9 to Rokkor 28, for the ~40mm FOV. With R-D1's decent highISO ability, f/2 is jolly good but f/2.8 is enough for me to capture my daily life. Meanwhile, most f/2.8 are compact, a critical reason to use RF.
Now 35 Summarons, as I finally "know" the 50mm FOV^^
Then 28s, from Canon 28/2.8 to CV28/1.9 to Rokkor 28, for the ~40mm FOV. With R-D1's decent highISO ability, f/2 is jolly good but f/2.8 is enough for me to capture my daily life. Meanwhile, most f/2.8 are compact, a critical reason to use RF.
Now 35 Summarons, as I finally "know" the 50mm FOV^^