Ronald_H
Don't call me Ron
Usually as much as I can carry... sad but true.
Harry S.
Well-known
Always one at a time.
Most of the time I go out for a day, walking around the city with my camera. Ill bring my M6 if I want 35mm or my M3 if I want 50mm; nothing else. Ill use one of the two for maybe 3 months before I want a change and switch to the other.
I have never found myself wanting a different focal length in this situation. Its a liberating feeling to simplify. I think its just as important while traveling too, the set of photos from one or two lenses will most likely be more cohesive.
Most of the time I go out for a day, walking around the city with my camera. Ill bring my M6 if I want 35mm or my M3 if I want 50mm; nothing else. Ill use one of the two for maybe 3 months before I want a change and switch to the other.
I have never found myself wanting a different focal length in this situation. Its a liberating feeling to simplify. I think its just as important while traveling too, the set of photos from one or two lenses will most likely be more cohesive.
owenreading
Established
I only ever take one body out - I survived two months in Slovenia with just a 28, 50 and occasionally 135 (on my SLR as my RF had broken down), and I did very well with just a Canonet in Venice for a week. Simple is better - you can concentrate on getting the photos that you can get with that equipment.
RLG
Established
Usually 21+35+75, or 28+35+75, I almost never use the 50 mm
Best
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Spyderman
Well-known
Here in Slovakia, we have 3 fairly tale characters(literal translation): the Long (i.e. tall), the Wide (i.e. fat) and the Sharp-eyed. My kit is similar 
thin 90 Tele-Elmarit, 28 Color-Skopar and 40 Nokton.
If there's space only for 2 lenses, then 40 + 90 or 28 + 50.
thin 90 Tele-Elmarit, 28 Color-Skopar and 40 Nokton.
If there's space only for 2 lenses, then 40 + 90 or 28 + 50.
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
If I am out and about not for the purpose of photography I would take one lens, either a 35mm or 50mm but a Minilux is good too. If I am doing street photography I would take a 28mm or a 35mm and also a 50mm with maybe two bodies. If I am shooting scenery I would have a 6x6 with three lenses - 40mm, 80mm, 150mm. On vacation with wife and kids - digital with zoom.
Artorius
Caribbean Traveler
M gear
M gear
Just out wandering;
M3- usually 40 and 90 or
M4P- 28 and 75 or
M8- 21 or 28 and 50
Out to definitely shoot with a purpose in mind;
2 bodies, usually, either the M3/4P and the M8
w/21 or 28, 40, 50, 75 and or 90.
On a whimsy,
M3 with the col 90, or the M8 with a col 50.
I sometimes sneak a D-LUX 3 into my vest pocket, just in case.
I have other cameras(MF, SLR or DSLR), but they are orientated more for a specific use, meaning $PAY$ for stuff I can't do with the M's.
M gear
Just out wandering;
M3- usually 40 and 90 or
M4P- 28 and 75 or
M8- 21 or 28 and 50
Out to definitely shoot with a purpose in mind;
2 bodies, usually, either the M3/4P and the M8
w/21 or 28, 40, 50, 75 and or 90.
On a whimsy,
M3 with the col 90, or the M8 with a col 50.
I sometimes sneak a D-LUX 3 into my vest pocket, just in case.
I have other cameras(MF, SLR or DSLR), but they are orientated more for a specific use, meaning $PAY$ for stuff I can't do with the M's.
TheHub
Well-known
This summer I spent 5 weeks in Boston. Had a IIIf & CL, 21, 35, 40, 50, 90 & 135 lens and plenty of slide film and B&W.
For walking around usually one, maybe two. Any more and it becomes a hassle. Fixed-lens cameras are a good alternative.
For walking around usually one, maybe two. Any more and it becomes a hassle. Fixed-lens cameras are a good alternative.
maddoc
... likes film again.
On a trip (city): 21 + 50 or 35 + 90
mountain hike / scenery: 21 + 35 + 90
every day (and night): either one of them....
mountain hike / scenery: 21 + 35 + 90
every day (and night): either one of them....
How about taking a lens out just because it's new to you, to give it some exercise and see how it does? Or one you haven't touched in quite a while...
Or one you haven't touched in quite a while...Richie
Member
I used to travel with a 5-lens (21-35-50-90-135) outfit and my M6 TTL and M3 bodies. I have now downsized to just the M6 TTL 0.72 body and a 35mm Summicron ASPH lens. I have to admit that this simple and light outfit is very liberating in a way! I don't even need a camera bag. I just stuff a few rolls of film in my pocket and head outdoor with the Leica hanging from my neck. No decisions to make about which body/lens/film to use. Just point and shoot! Well, almost point and shoot!
__hh
Well-known
In my recent (last week) interstate trip lasting a week, I brought along my 28, 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I ended up using the 35mm 80% of the time, and the 50mm for the remainder of the shots.
peter_n
Veteran
Day-to-day I only have the room for a single body and lens, so I've settled on a 35/2 with 0.7M closest focus as my daily.
italy74
Well-known
Usually a zoom and a prime whose focal lenght depends on the event
P. Lynn Miller
Well-known
It depends on my mood and the assignment. If I am travelling light, it will be my M5 with the CV Nokton 50mm f1.5 or the Bessa T with the CV Collapsible Heliar 50mm f3.5 and a handful of film, probably Efke KB25.
For most assignments, I carry the M5 with CV Ultron 28/2, Nokton 50/1.5 and Jupiter-9. If I am specifically doing fashion or portraits, I will carry the Nokton 50/1.5, Color-Skopar 50/2.5, Jupiter-3, Jupiter-9, and the CV APO-Lanthar 90/3.5.
So I voted 3...
For most assignments, I carry the M5 with CV Ultron 28/2, Nokton 50/1.5 and Jupiter-9. If I am specifically doing fashion or portraits, I will carry the Nokton 50/1.5, Color-Skopar 50/2.5, Jupiter-3, Jupiter-9, and the CV APO-Lanthar 90/3.5.
So I voted 3...
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
If I am on a walking tour of a new city, I will carry a Leica M6 or M7 with 21, 28, and 40mm lenses. I will sometimes add a small, lightweight 75mm. If hiking through an area where I want to shoot landscapes, I have carried 24 (or 21), 28, 35, 50, and 90. If shooting close to the car, I will have an R5 or R6 with 24, 28, 35, 50, 90, 135, and 180; and probably the 60mm Macro. I may have the 35-70 zoom, which has a macro range, in place of the 35 50, and 60.
I may also have along a Nikon body with a PC lens; a fisheye; or a longer telephoto..
I may also have along a Nikon body with a PC lens; a fisheye; or a longer telephoto..
eleskin
Well-known
I take my 35mm Summicron (King of bokeh model) and my 28mm Elmarit.
My 35mm summicron is on most of the time.
My 35mm summicron is on most of the time.
gb hill
Veteran
I usually carry two lenses, 35 & a 50. If I use my 25 I'll cary along the Bessa L. It's so light I hardly know I have it. All I need to figure out is which 50 to bring along.
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
On my recent trip to Malta, I just took 35 and 50 and a Jupiter 85 f2 that I'd just bought for a 'song' (MINT). That Jupiter was a revelation!!...I could not believe the IQ I got on Velvia 100.
Dave.
Dave.
Dave, I hope you got some good shots in Malta! I was there last April, using just 28 Summicron and 35 Biogon on the M8. I just made a pick for each day's outing and left the other lens behind. Changing lenses exposes the sensor to dust, etc...
Heading off to Hawaii soon, and in accord with my earlier vote of 1 lens, I'll have only the 24mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA* AL IF on my Pentax K100D... plus the usual little Canon ELPH APS film camera in a belt pouch with its fixed 26mm f/2.8 lens.
Heading off to Hawaii soon, and in accord with my earlier vote of 1 lens, I'll have only the 24mm f/2.0 SMCP-FA* AL IF on my Pentax K100D... plus the usual little Canon ELPH APS film camera in a belt pouch with its fixed 26mm f/2.8 lens.