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Roger Hicks
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SteveM_NJ
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i knew there was a reason i check out this site so often...Roger and Joe - thanks for the smile, i needed that.
Garfink
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2 lens on a budget... I would choose a 35mm... Leica Summicron 35/2 ver. 4 & a 28mm.... Voigtlander 28/2
And if I have to choose an ultrawide angle for the R-D1, I would go the Voigtlander 15mm.
You can buy all three with a US$2000 budget!
And if I have to choose an ultrawide angle for the R-D1, I would go the Voigtlander 15mm.
You can buy all three with a US$2000 budget!
icebear
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chrisso
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Well I don't think anything with an M mount is wasted money.
I bought my M lenses with an M6 over twenty years ago.
I bought an RD1s to use them with, and recently picked up a Panasonic GH-1 for video and stills, also employing the M lenses.
If you decided to go to m4/3rds or digital M, your M compatible lenses from a variety of makers would serve you well.
My only other advice would be to go with at least one lens that matches the RD's frame selector selection, but on from that have fun with your second choice. the Voigtlander lenses seem good to me.
I'm off to research Zeiss as a result of this thread.
I bought my M lenses with an M6 over twenty years ago.
I bought an RD1s to use them with, and recently picked up a Panasonic GH-1 for video and stills, also employing the M lenses.
If you decided to go to m4/3rds or digital M, your M compatible lenses from a variety of makers would serve you well.
My only other advice would be to go with at least one lens that matches the RD's frame selector selection, but on from that have fun with your second choice. the Voigtlander lenses seem good to me.
I'm off to research Zeiss as a result of this thread.
Garfink
Antfarm Photography
A Zeiss 35/2 is a fine choice for the R-D1s, very crisp and constrasty. Good alternative to the Summicron.
The Meaness
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My two lens kit would (if I HAD to pick 2) would be the ZM 25 and 50 1.5. (equals 38mm and 77mm FOV)
3 would be CV 15, ZM 28, ZM 50/1.5 (23mm, 43mm, 77mm FOV)- which could fit your budget if you go second hand.
Everything is a compromise in some way - even without price being consideration. Most likely you'll need to be willing to "buy and try" to find a kit that fits your personal preference.
3 would be CV 15, ZM 28, ZM 50/1.5 (23mm, 43mm, 77mm FOV)- which could fit your budget if you go second hand.
Everything is a compromise in some way - even without price being consideration. Most likely you'll need to be willing to "buy and try" to find a kit that fits your personal preference.
terrier
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I couldn't be happier with my R-D1 and 3 CV lenses (listed in order of how much I use them):
12/5.6 (old version, no reason to pay for RF coupling at this focal length)
28/2
40/1.4
I use the 12mm more than anything else, most often "shooting from the hip" with a bubble level on the hotshoe. I found after shooting with it for a bit that I developed a good enough mental model of its viewing frustum to make a finder unnecessary.
The 28 is a good all-around lens, and the 40/1.4 is my preference for shooting in available light at night - short enough focal length that opened up to f/1.4 there's still enough depth of field to focus on and capture a face while shooting hand-held.
Think I paid something in the neighborhood of $1200 for all three lenses. Tried the CV 15 but found the 12 a much better performer on the R-D1 - sharper with much less vignetting. Every now and then I think abut picking up an Avenon/Kobalux 21/2.8 but find it tough to justify for a camera that's not making me money. (Obviously Leica lenses are not in the budget at all.)
12/5.6 (old version, no reason to pay for RF coupling at this focal length)
28/2
40/1.4
I use the 12mm more than anything else, most often "shooting from the hip" with a bubble level on the hotshoe. I found after shooting with it for a bit that I developed a good enough mental model of its viewing frustum to make a finder unnecessary.
The 28 is a good all-around lens, and the 40/1.4 is my preference for shooting in available light at night - short enough focal length that opened up to f/1.4 there's still enough depth of field to focus on and capture a face while shooting hand-held.
Think I paid something in the neighborhood of $1200 for all three lenses. Tried the CV 15 but found the 12 a much better performer on the R-D1 - sharper with much less vignetting. Every now and then I think abut picking up an Avenon/Kobalux 21/2.8 but find it tough to justify for a camera that's not making me money. (Obviously Leica lenses are not in the budget at all.)
umcelinho
Marcelo
I second the recommendation on the 12/5.6, along with the 35/1.4 are the two lenses I use with the R-D1. On occasion I mount other lenses, but it's very rare and both suit well a wide range of needs, and also are very compact. They should go for about USD 550 each, buying 2nd hand.
A 21/2.8 would be a very good option for the R-D1, but these have been a little hard to find with a lower price (I'm looking for one myself). I'm trying to find a Zeiss Biogon 21/2.8 with no luck. A 21/2.8 Leica Elmarit is USD 1500 at keh.com
A 21/2.8 would be a very good option for the R-D1, but these have been a little hard to find with a lower price (I'm looking for one myself). I'm trying to find a Zeiss Biogon 21/2.8 with no luck. A 21/2.8 Leica Elmarit is USD 1500 at keh.com