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Nikon Nomad
VM Nokton Classic 40mm/1.4 (I have the multicoated version)
It was the first Leica M-mount lens I bought, and still one of my most used lenses. It's a versatile focal length, very compact, great in available light and I like how you can get either a slightly soft look at f1.4 or sharper at smaller apertures.
Untitled by Bryan Costin, on Flickr
Yellow Solo Cups by Bryan Costin, on Flickr
by Bryan Costin, on Flickr
A good lens. Also pleasing images. Kudos!
This photo speaks many things, albeit silently. Note the distance between the two cocktails. denoting the drinkers are friends and not intimately involved. Or this is a business 'situation'. Or as is most probable, the lady is a paid model. Either way, still pleasant. The warm tones give the overall atmosphere something - sexual?
Also the glasses at the far end of the table. A fine drinking session to follow.
On a more serious vein, were I to be doomed to only one lens in life, the 40 would surely suit me. As long as my two feet will allow me to move into wide angle or telephoto distances. So a fine choice. In everything.
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Nikon Nomad
Better yet, just learn to say the word "yes" in any language. Often as not it will get you everything you want (including much trouble if you aren't careful.)
Roastchestnuts
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I could settle for the nikkor 3.5cm f2.5 S mount as my only lens. I have captured so many important memories with that lens. its cheap too and pretty comparable to the 35mm summaron f2.8. I have an amadeo adapter and I use it alot on my m3 and digital ms. (guessing framing with the m3) I use it on my s3 often zone focusing quickly to grab a shot.
I once did a side by side test of the Nikkor vs the Summaron, they were so close I couldn't really tell the difference.
Roastchestnuts
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I have owned the goggled summaron f2.8 and it was fantastic but at like 1/4 the price this 3.5cm nikkor is pretty amazing. Longer focus throw on the nikkor (I beleive) but the goggled summaron f2.8 does focus alot closer. I have an easier time zone focusing the 3.5cm nikkor too. For whatever reason I always enjoyed using the nikon more. its even weird on the leica adapted with an amadeo adapter because the focus direction is reversed. I shot the photos below with the nikkor and my leica m8.2. first one was zone focused. even though I missed focus (might be more low shutter speed) I sitll love that photo.I once did a side by side test of the Nikkor vs the Summaron, they were so close I couldn't really tell the difference.
