ruskiantonov
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Hello,
Need some advice on potentially switching kits. I know these threads are tiresome but just want some feedback on whether I'm doing the right thing. All my stuff is listed in the Buy/Sell.
Currently shooting film on a chrome MP, with Summilux 50 asph., Summicron 35 asph., and a Summicron 90/2 last pre-asph. Everything is chrome.
I put together this kit over time when I finally moved on from my M3 Summicron DR, and have had a lot of time with it. I went with all chrome because I was so used to my M3. Needless to say, the new kit just doesn't have the same vintage feel as the old M3 and at time, I find my self feeling uncomfortable walking around with an MP with a Summilux on it. Hence I am considering switching to the black paint MP, more discrete.
The other thing is, I really like the 35 focal length but find myself mostly using the 50 because of the extra stop. I shoot a lot in available light and am not really into pushing film, so the 1.4 is just enough for my purposes.
The Summicron 90 gets limited use because I find the frame lines too small, even with a 1.4 magnifier. Also, I think 3 lenses in general is just overkill for me. Ideally I just want to have two.
Hence, I'm looking to go black MP .72 with a 35 Summilux FLE for day to day, and the Summilux 75 for portraits in available light. Seems like this kit would simplify things for me and not make me feel as self conscious about my equipment in public.
Any feedback is welcomed, THANKS
Need some advice on potentially switching kits. I know these threads are tiresome but just want some feedback on whether I'm doing the right thing. All my stuff is listed in the Buy/Sell.
Currently shooting film on a chrome MP, with Summilux 50 asph., Summicron 35 asph., and a Summicron 90/2 last pre-asph. Everything is chrome.
I put together this kit over time when I finally moved on from my M3 Summicron DR, and have had a lot of time with it. I went with all chrome because I was so used to my M3. Needless to say, the new kit just doesn't have the same vintage feel as the old M3 and at time, I find my self feeling uncomfortable walking around with an MP with a Summilux on it. Hence I am considering switching to the black paint MP, more discrete.
The other thing is, I really like the 35 focal length but find myself mostly using the 50 because of the extra stop. I shoot a lot in available light and am not really into pushing film, so the 1.4 is just enough for my purposes.
The Summicron 90 gets limited use because I find the frame lines too small, even with a 1.4 magnifier. Also, I think 3 lenses in general is just overkill for me. Ideally I just want to have two.
Hence, I'm looking to go black MP .72 with a 35 Summilux FLE for day to day, and the Summilux 75 for portraits in available light. Seems like this kit would simplify things for me and not make me feel as self conscious about my equipment in public.
Any feedback is welcomed, THANKS
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