is there any kit more versatile ...

[paulfish4570]

... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ... 🙂
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.

 

[dave lackey]

... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ... 🙂
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.

Hi, Paul..

That is precisely why I picked up the Leica R4 and a 50mm Cron. Having used my Nikons for 40 years, I now have a bag kitted for Leica and a separate bag kitted for the Nikons.

The only difference is the Leica bag which incorporates the M3 instead of another SLR.

Versatility. That is what I have to have while on location.🙂

 

[FrankS]

Nope .

 

[Keith]

I agree to a point ... but for exploiting the total versatility of an SLR you must use a zoom!

That said ... I don't like zooms but they do have their uses occasionally where a prime is no go.

 

[le vrai rdu]

yes, a SLR with a 35 mm

 

[raid]

I agree with Paul here. Rolleiflex SL35 with a CZ 50mm 1.4 Planar is a set made in heaven.

 

[Ezzie]

I dare say not. In fact they are so good at their job they are boring IMO. I prefer going about things the hard way these days, much more rewarding when things turn out OK.

 

[mfunnell]

Me, I like an SLR with normal, a wide angle and a telephoto available (with a macro or near-macro option nice to have as well). That having been said, the normal gets much of the use. I'm currently liking my FM3a and CV 40/2 Ultron.

...Mike

 

[rover]

Yeah, I have been carrying the FM3a quite a bit with me. It is fun to shoot, and for walks where I am just bopping around and shooting what I see, a normal lens is all I need.

 

[Vilk]

am i allowed a motorrrrr drrrrrrrrrrive, oh, puhleezeeeeeeeeee, say it is so

😛

 

[back alley]

you people need therapy!!

this is a rangefinder forum!!!

 

[Keith]

you people need therapy!!

this is a rangefinder forum!!!

Only in name these days ... let's face it! :angel:

 

[back alley]

Only in name these days ... let's face it! :angel:

i'm fighting a losing battle...

 

[Keith]

And let's not forget that it was Stephen who gave us the dedicated X100 forum ... he must have known what a feeding frenzy that would turn into and figured he better offer the space and venue for what was to follow! 😀

 

[akremer]

yes. an slr with a zoom lens.

 

[zvos1]

... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ... 🙂
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.

My newly acquired M2 and Nokton 50mm 1.5 ( if you don't count close focus ability - Nokton focuses only to ,9m)!!!🙂🙂🙂

 

[bgb]

yes indeed Paul

OM-2 and 35mm for me 🙂

don't like zooms but i do agree they can be useful

 

[kdemas]

I must say that my D300 or F6 with the 24-70mm 2.8 Nikkor is one awesome swiss army knife of a setup. I rarely use it, however, outside of the racing environment I shoot in.

 

[ricnak]

Hey... Back Alley.

I'm on your side.

Rangefinders RULE!

 

[uhoh7]

well....at the risk of being drummed out of this side of the internet..

no wait......