monochromejrnl
Well-known
I'm curious what focal length M8/8.2 owners use the most on their camera.
The focal lengths are the actual FL of the lens and not the equivalent given the 1.33 crop factor.
The focal lengths are the actual FL of the lens and not the equivalent given the 1.33 crop factor.
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majid
Fazal Majid
It used to be a 35mm 'lux, but I have switched to a 28mm Elmarit pancake for compactness.
DrDick
Member
Tri-Elmar 28-35-50
benmacphoto
Well-known
I used to shoot with the 28 Biogon but I switched to the 35 Nokton due to its speed.
spikey
Dilettant
very close fight
very close fight
between Summicron 28/2.0 ASPH and Nokton 35/1.4
very close fight
between Summicron 28/2.0 ASPH and Nokton 35/1.4
Roger Hicks
Veteran
24 Summilux
Cheers,
R.
Cheers,
R.
Gawain Hewitt
Member
Voigtlander 28mm 1.9
Gawain
Gawain
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
patty777
Newbie
50 lux , 35 cron cover everywhere
Roger Hicks
Veteran
johnastovall
Light Hunter - RIP 2010
35 IV 'Cron or CV 35/1.2...
yanidel
Well-known
I don't know anymore, I am torn between 24 Elmarit, 28 Cron and 35 Lux Asph and therefore still in the selection process of my long term standard lens. So far, the 24mm Elmarit is a bit ahead due to the amazing files it produces. It also forces me to get closer to the subject.
For carrying the camera with a single lens, the 28 Summicron is my choice for all-round versatility. If carrying two lenses, they'll often be 21 Elmarit and 35 Summilux. When I get a 50mm or two coded, then I expect to use that FL extensively, probably along with the 25 Biogon.
I just had the frame mask "upgrade" done on my chrome M8, so now the 24mm framelines are almost impossible to see in entirety, like the 35mm frames in my M2. Not surprising...
I just had the frame mask "upgrade" done on my chrome M8, so now the 24mm framelines are almost impossible to see in entirety, like the 35mm frames in my M2. Not surprising...
JNewell
Leica M Recidivist
Tri-Elmar 28-35-50, as long as the light is good.
ruslan
Established
Summicron-C 40mm
b.espahbod
Optophile
28cron great depth of field
myM8yogi
Well-known
Strange poll.
Unless they are specialists in one particular area of photography, I would expect most people to vote for the focal length they possess closest to the "normal" effective focal length after the 1.3x conversion factor. Whether people have a 24mm, 25mm, 28mm, 35mm or 40mm may just be down to a decision made a few years ago based on whatever deals were available at that time. I chose a 35mm rather than a 28mm when I first got my M8 because I wanted at least some portrait capability and could only just by the skin of my teeth afford one top quality lens. I wonder whether a 28mm would work as well for me (maybe, maybe not) but I can't afford to experiment so I'll stick with the 35mm I'm happy with. Since I haven't tried other "normal" focal lengths, is my vote meaningful?
For what it's worth, my breakdown is probably about 50% 35/2 cron ASPH, 35% 15/4.5 heliar, and 15% others (75/2.5 for portraits and 135/4 for long reach and "close-ups").
Unless they are specialists in one particular area of photography, I would expect most people to vote for the focal length they possess closest to the "normal" effective focal length after the 1.3x conversion factor. Whether people have a 24mm, 25mm, 28mm, 35mm or 40mm may just be down to a decision made a few years ago based on whatever deals were available at that time. I chose a 35mm rather than a 28mm when I first got my M8 because I wanted at least some portrait capability and could only just by the skin of my teeth afford one top quality lens. I wonder whether a 28mm would work as well for me (maybe, maybe not) but I can't afford to experiment so I'll stick with the 35mm I'm happy with. Since I haven't tried other "normal" focal lengths, is my vote meaningful?
For what it's worth, my breakdown is probably about 50% 35/2 cron ASPH, 35% 15/4.5 heliar, and 15% others (75/2.5 for portraits and 135/4 for long reach and "close-ups").
jaapv
RFF Sponsoring Member.
Summilux 24 40%, Summilux 50 30 %, ApoSummicron 90 15 % Summicron 35 asph 10% Others 5 %. So there is no ideal focal length....
MCTuomey
Veteran
i didn't vote because i haven't been able to decide. i'm trying the 25, 28, and 35 FLs in an effort to figure it out. too early to tell, or maybe it's just not so obvious a decision, at least for me. all three of these FLs seem compelling. but i sure don't want to have to own all of them long-term ...
RF_newbie
RF_newbie John
i am working with the 21/2.8, 28/2.8, 35/2, 50/1.4, and a .95 canon right now.
i can not make up my mind yet what i like most. They are all just so damn nice.
i can not make up my mind yet what i like most. They are all just so damn nice.