robert blu
quiet photographer
Yes, my 35/2 asph. stays on my M 10 since last summer.
I have other lenses, a 50 cron, 75/2.5 cv, 12/5.6 cv, heliar 50/2 anniversary edition which can be mounted on my camera but I do not feel the need or desire to use a different length.
I find using only one lens so liberating...and easy
Maybe one day I'll look for an old, very old 50 or I'll decide for that tempting Artisan 1.1 or I simply will put my 50 on and use it for a few months...
Anyone else has a similar experience? Or you like to change lenses frequently? Simply curious!
robert
I have other lenses, a 50 cron, 75/2.5 cv, 12/5.6 cv, heliar 50/2 anniversary edition which can be mounted on my camera but I do not feel the need or desire to use a different length.
I find using only one lens so liberating...and easy
Maybe one day I'll look for an old, very old 50 or I'll decide for that tempting Artisan 1.1 or I simply will put my 50 on and use it for a few months...
Anyone else has a similar experience? Or you like to change lenses frequently? Simply curious!
robert
raid
Dad Photographer
Fearing for dust to get inside my M9 or M8 makes me stick with one lens for months at times, Robert. If you like the lens a lot, then why change it?
charjohncarter
Veteran
I started out in 35mm photography with a Leica IIIf and later a Pentax Spotmatic, so changing lenses isn't as easy as a bayonet mount. But I still tend to never change lenses in the field even though I have some easier bayonet cameras. Like you I mostly don't change lenses.
My favorite travel combo is two identical bodies: one for B&W and one for color. Then if I have to change lenses (which I rarely do) everything fits.
My favorite travel combo is two identical bodies: one for B&W and one for color. Then if I have to change lenses (which I rarely do) everything fits.
Gregm61
Well-known
I always said, if anyone ever came up with a digital version of the Konica Hexar with the fixed 35mm f2 I'd buy it.
The little Fuji X100-F is darn close (better actually), but my M262 and 35mm f1.4 FLE is way, way better. I keep the 35 mounted alot, but I do carry and utilize a 75 and 21 Leica as well. I can and do a vast majority of what I like with the 35, but there are subjects it's simply not good where the other two are, and this is an interchangeable lens system. Might as well take advantage of it.
The little Fuji X100-F is darn close (better actually), but my M262 and 35mm f1.4 FLE is way, way better. I keep the 35 mounted alot, but I do carry and utilize a 75 and 21 Leica as well. I can and do a vast majority of what I like with the 35, but there are subjects it's simply not good where the other two are, and this is an interchangeable lens system. Might as well take advantage of it.
Ronald M
Veteran
I started with a Waltz Envoy & 50 2.0 Nikkor fixed on it. When money became available, bought Pentax and 12 lenses. And so on thru a few camera systems.
Now using a Leica with one 50. Learn to use it. No dust issues.
Now using a Leica with one 50. Learn to use it. No dust issues.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Not quite the same but...
Not quite the same but...
Back when I was shooting for the Navy in Iraq, I had an M2 and 28/50/90 combo. I didn't want to change lenses, so I bought my M4 and had it shipped to me at Camp Fallujah. After that, my 28mm lived on my M2 and the M4 saw mostly 50mm, rarely 90mm.
Fast forward 8 years and I got a Mamiya 6MF system, all three lenses. Didn't want to change lenses so I bought another body form an RFF member and the 50mm lens stays on that body.
All because of dust, sand, whatnot.
Phil Forrest
Not quite the same but...
Back when I was shooting for the Navy in Iraq, I had an M2 and 28/50/90 combo. I didn't want to change lenses, so I bought my M4 and had it shipped to me at Camp Fallujah. After that, my 28mm lived on my M2 and the M4 saw mostly 50mm, rarely 90mm.
Fast forward 8 years and I got a Mamiya 6MF system, all three lenses. Didn't want to change lenses so I bought another body form an RFF member and the 50mm lens stays on that body.
All because of dust, sand, whatnot.
Phil Forrest
Huss
Veteran
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
I have one lens, one camera sets. Two 50, two 35 and one 28. And five cameras.
sreed2006
Well-known
Robert,
For over 20 years, I used one camera and one lens. Then, after joining RFF several years ago, GAS hit hard.
Now I have over 20 working cameras, and several dozen lenses. I swap cameras and lenses almost as often as I change film (or copy images off the memory cards).
Sometimes I stick to a single lens and camera for awhile, but then the neglected cameras and lenses call my name. I do really enjoy the challenge of using different lenses, from 18mm to 500mm.
I do not have a favorite camera or lens, but when inspiration gets very low, I go back to that original camera and lens, and start all over again.
There is an old saw that using one camera and one lens is very liberating. I guess I just don't want to be that liberated.
For over 20 years, I used one camera and one lens. Then, after joining RFF several years ago, GAS hit hard.
Now I have over 20 working cameras, and several dozen lenses. I swap cameras and lenses almost as often as I change film (or copy images off the memory cards).
Sometimes I stick to a single lens and camera for awhile, but then the neglected cameras and lenses call my name. I do really enjoy the challenge of using different lenses, from 18mm to 500mm.
I do not have a favorite camera or lens, but when inspiration gets very low, I go back to that original camera and lens, and start all over again.
There is an old saw that using one camera and one lens is very liberating. I guess I just don't want to be that liberated.
sepiareverb
genius and moron
Was out today and changed lenses in the field several times. First time I’ve done that in a very long time. I usually head out with just one camera and one lens.
wes loder
Photographer/Historian
I might note that D D Duncan stated in his book This is War, that every picture in the book, with one exception, were taken using a 5cm f1.5 Nikkor.
robert blu
quiet photographer
Thanks for all the answers, interesting. Of course there is not one correct way and a wrong one, only different ways to photograph for each of us!
Nice we are all different!
Keep your answers coming!
robert
Nice we are all different!
Keep your answers coming!
robert
mkorabo
Member
Since i got my M240 last year i have shot 99% of all my photos with the 35 Cron Asph. I am enjoying this combo so much I am actually thinking of selling my lesser used glass and getting the 35 Lux FLE & be done.
FranZ
Established
My Sony RX1Rm2 pairs one of today's best FF sensors with a 35mm F2.0 Sonnar and gives me the best IQ in a small package. 35mm suffices for 75% of my images and as a bonus with the fixed lens I won't have any sensor dust either.
This is not an inexpensive camera but, besides some filters, I can't spent additional money on other accessories, or lenses.
This is not an inexpensive camera but, besides some filters, I can't spent additional money on other accessories, or lenses.
Huss
Veteran
Actually you can still get sensor dust with fixed lens cameras. It makes this much worse as to clean it you need to send the camera to be serviced where they have to take it apart. Instead of doing it yourself by removing the lens.
An example:
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/51535237
I use 50mm and 75mm equiv most of the time these days. I just feel like I make better photos when I know what will be in my frame before I bring the camera to my eye. You get used to where to stand etc. I'm just quicker this way.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
The only meaningful criteria is whether you are satisfied as a photographer with the resulting images.Yes, my 35/2 asph. stays on my M 10 since last summer.
I have other lenses, a 50 cron, 75/2.5 cv, 12/5.6 cv, heliar 50/2 anniversary edition which can be mounted on my camera but I do not feel the need or desire to use a different length.
I find using only one lens so liberating...and easy
Maybe one day I'll look for an old, very old 50 or I'll decide for that tempting Artisan 1.1 or I simply will put my 50 on and use it for a few months...
Anyone else has a similar experience? Or you like to change lenses frequently? Simply curious!
robert
back alley
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if i buy a new lens or new to me lens i tend to use it as my only lens for awhile so i can get used to it.
i normally carry my xe3 with the 27 most days but i bought a nice used 18 yesterday and it's now on my camera for everyday use...i might carry the 35 with me also so i have a 'kit' available to me.
i normally carry my xe3 with the 27 most days but i bought a nice used 18 yesterday and it's now on my camera for everyday use...i might carry the 35 with me also so i have a 'kit' available to me.
fish1991222
Established
To be honest, I've only been using my CV 35/2.5 classic on my M6 since the day I bought it (almost one year). I had another 50 mm lens but finally I sold it since I found using just one lens feels so good.
rfaspen
[insert pithy phrase here]
Interesting to read the responses. I'm somewhere in the middle.
I dislike changing lenses because of vulnerability, but if I need a certain FL for the shot, the lens must be changed and it will be changed. But, I tend to leave well enough alone if there's no motivation to change. I am also guilty of bringing two bodies, each with a different FL, just because its easier and safer to do that rather than change lenses while out and about. I think I was/am more of a changer when out with an SLR (as opposed to RFs).
So...I guess I'm fickle
I dislike changing lenses because of vulnerability, but if I need a certain FL for the shot, the lens must be changed and it will be changed. But, I tend to leave well enough alone if there's no motivation to change. I am also guilty of bringing two bodies, each with a different FL, just because its easier and safer to do that rather than change lenses while out and about. I think I was/am more of a changer when out with an SLR (as opposed to RFs).
So...I guess I'm fickle