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I'm going to be taking a motorcycle trip to Yellowstone and Glacier national parks in a week or so and space is at a premium.I have a self imposed restriction of 1 body and 1 lens.Without it I would bring all listed plus some!LOL
Here are my choices, M2 or MP/leicavit body
28 cron asph
35 lux asph
50 lux 1st design
50 lux current design
50 elmar collapsable late 50's
75 lux
90 cron apo asph
I'm leaning toward the MP/35 lux combo.
Let me know what you think,especially those that have been to these places or where shooting conditions are similar.
Thanks!
 
I agree, take either the 35 or 28 along with the 50. I would probably go MP, but I don't have experience with either of these cameras.
 
Since you're going to Yellowstone and Glacier it sounds like you'll be taking a lot of landscape shots. Knowing this I would narrow it down to the 28mm or the 35mm.

I would then say forget about the 35mm because you won't be shooting in low light or need a shallow DoF anyway (except maybe low light for shooting sunsets). You can probably get away with it hand held but you should really have a tripod for that kind of shot anyway.

For me, if you're shooting landscape, the wider the better.

If you decide on the MP and don't have a hand held meter, make sure you pack extra batteries.
 
I think your impulse to choose the 35 Summilux is a good one. Perfect general-purpose lens, very versatile, and the extra speed sure can't hurt in poor light, say at sundown or dawn. Have a good trip and watch out for all those other drivers who aren't "looking for" a motorcycle.
 
If you live close enough to visit often, and plan to do so, it won't make a lot of difference. If this is a once in a life time trip, I would ditch the idea of only one lens, and mayby of only one camera. I was there 30 years ago, and still haven't forgotten the rich photo opportunities.

You probably won't see that much wildlife to photograph, although it is there. You will see areas with rich colors, that you will want to experiment with as far as the type of perspective you want. That means more than one lens.

Just me perhaps.
 
you dont need leicavit. Glaciers move real slow.
I'd still bring two lenses. Comne on, one extra lens is not so much/big/heavy. You need a wide and a normal-ish or longer.
I'd bring the 28 and a 50 or 75 (whichever u like more).

Pick the coll.elmar for the "long" lens, if space is an issue.
 
Xmm, for that kind of opportunity I would probably be having hard time refraining from taiking both bodies and 2-3 lenses....RF's approach calls for smart space saving when on roads...even two bodies each with lens attached would probably be lighter/less bulky then a serious SLR combo...
If hiking trip are the main goal once arriving to the locations - then I'd opt for 2 bodies/2 lenses - what I'd really prefer to avoid is switching lenses on the go....hence having one body with 35mm the secdon with 50mm attached permanently.
If, however the most shooting is expected off the bike - then single body/single lens would probably be rather effecient solution...(in which case I would have hard time tossing between 35mm and 500mm choices, 35mm would probably win due to the expected landscape nature of the trip..
 
For any sort of travel photography, I always want two lenses. Something to cover the wide and something to cover the telephoto. I know you asked us to help with the lenses you already have, but what's missing from that wonderful kit is a tiny 90mm lens. Something that you could pair with a smallish 28 or 35
when you want to travel very light.

That said, I'd take one of the 50s.
 
The selection surely depends on the type of subject matter that you shoot. Having been to both places, apart from much wildlife shots (for which even your relatively huge 90AA will be little help) and assuming landscape will be a major/frequent subject, I'd go for the 28/50 combo with the MP (tho I personally would also take a 90). And, if using color - take a polarizer (it doesn't have to be a leica - paint a white reference dot on the moving part to reset once you mount on the lens). If B&W - at least a yellow (K2) filter.
Have fun - fantastic places - if it's open - go up the "Going to the Sun Highway" in Glacier
 
We just got back from a trip to the Canadian Rockies and we have been to Yellowstone many years ago. From that I would go with your 35/MP combo but I might leave the Leicavit at home to lighten the load a bit. If you were to take two lenses a 28/50 or a 35/90 are good combos. Have a good trip.

Bob
 
There will be a lot of scenic spots where you can't use your feet to adjust your framing; you will really need more than one lens to take full advantage. One wide, one normal, 90 optional.

While I have never used a lux, I would think they would be a bit heavy/large for a RF daytime compact travel kit. But, maybe I'm just jealous 😀

Elmar 50/3.5 makes for a nearly pocketable, nice handling kit. Folds up small and stows easily. Even smaller on a Barnack. Vintage look, tho.
 
Never without a fast 50ish lens.
Then add a wide angle (28 or 35mm, depending on personal prference and expected subjects).
 
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