RETURNING TO THE LENS THAT RUINED MY PHOTOGRAPHY

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In today's video I return to the focal length that had previously ruined my photography. In the past I treated 28mm as a comfort blanket but now with fresh eyes do I feel any differently?

[@byok.lighting]

Fantastic pictures, thank you for sharing

[@Goughie]

Thank you!

[@shasha8900]

Wow these pics w your M11 28 mm are wonderful. You can see in the pic beauty that 28 is your sweet spot FL

[@philiphyndman3583]

Carrying a 28mm and a 50mm is an absolute classic combination!

[@Goughie]

Definitely my preference! 👌🏻

[@hunterhart1]

I knew you couldn’t stay away!!! 28 is the dream lens, great video as always man!

[@Goughie]

Cheers mate!

[@brianatkinsphotography]

I've come to love 28mm after using my Q for a year. I don't see myself snagging a 28mm for my M as I really enjoy the Q for the lens and serving that purpose, yet I find myself shopping for 28mm M lenses weekly haha!

[@Goughie]

Ahaha I think we all do this! “I don’t need X lens” Then suddenly you’re down the rabbit hole and have so heavily researched it… that you know the exact one you’d buy… that you don’t want 😂

[@macmac6479]

Well done! I recently traveled to London from Germany and shot the same scenes with the 18mm (27mm FF) 1.4 Fuji and the 33mm (49mm FF) 1.4 Fuji with the T5. They are both so sharp that I can crop all kinds of focal lenghts out of them if I need to. Otherwise, I think they are the perfect street kit. The quality is so good that I have yet to try Leica, though I am tempted.

[@ianforber]

I live near London and usually walk a similar route that you do, either with my Q2 or my M11 with either a Voigtlander 35mm or 50mm Summicron. The cropability of both cameras always gives you the ability to get a 50mm or 90mm perspective, albeit with a larger depth of field. The frustrating thing is that I never “see” images like yours. I just walk on by thinking it’s too boring.

[@thomashilmersen711]

Stellar photos!

[@Goughie]

Thank you! I’m pleased with a few of them! One of the better photo outings of the year and a spontaneous one!

[@ondrat9790]

Nice video! I was shooting 35mm for three years and got so bored.. now I'm on 28mm and I'm quite happy.

[@Goughie]

Love it! A little mix up was needed!

[@noenken]

Holy moiré pattern, Batman! 8:48

[@Goughie]

No not quite! So I saw this when watching the video back and then when I went and looked at the image it’s fine! I’m pretty sure it’s actually the video encoding and compression! I notice it on some of the graduated backgrounds I use behind the photos too

[@noenken]

Yeah, looks like a fairly noisy image overall but the pattern is only visible in the dark sky. So I'm guessing the compression somehow created "artificial moiré". @@Goughie

[@paulm8157]

We all have somewhat different preferred field of view/attention vision - experience helps match things up with the “right” focal length lens. Ditch fear of missing out and go for what’s at hand, instead. Good images are to be had everywhere. Zone focusing a good technique to master. Ever use the zone focus scale display on your Fuji cameras? Good luck with setting up the new studio. Cheers!

[@Goughie]

I literally never zone focus with my Fujis, not having the distance scale on the lens just stops me even considering it, definitely a mental block more than it not being something that would work well

[@findermanimages]

This is where I think the new Q3 shines. Whilst being a dedicated 28mm, its sensor and 60mp allows for great IQ at both 35mm and 50mm crops. Almost three lenses in one package. At least this is what I am telling myself as I mull over the option of buying it! 🤣

[@IntrovertAmateur]

Another great video, thank you for sharing :) I agree with you in every point and am still searching for my focal length. On my Nikon Zf I run the 28/40mm combo, on my M6 sits the Voigtländer 35mm 1.4. Last year I shot mostly on Leica Q 28mm system, but on the Q it's not truely 28mm. That's why I'm currently experiencing 28mm completely new on the Zf. I have the feeling that I keep come back to the 50mm range, but often it is too tight specially in door for family documentary. Therefore I will keep testing out the focal length during this year and see what will work for me :) And regarding the Summilux, yes had the same experience. Had the 50mm 1.4 Summilux and really appreciate the beauty and craftmanship of it, but daily it was to heavy for me. Now having only the 35mm Voightländer on my M system is weight and size wise a game changer, although it is not Leica glas - but I don't care, it's still great :) If I use my M system more, I might run the same setup like you, 28/50mm. But for now I want to figure out, if I will use it as much and could justify the cost :D - but shooting with the M6 more during 2024 :) Have a nice day and greetings from Germany mate :)

[@noenken]

The Nikon 28 and 40mm lenses really deliver, especially for what they cost. Not the sharpest lenses ever but still usable wide open and never sterile. I like them even on the Z7.

[@johngreenwood9247]

Back in the dark "film" ages, I'd go out with my trusty Leica IIIf & 23mm Summaron F/3.5 on a day trip to London & felt all was right with the world! 50 years on I still try & capture that same sense of adventure and more recently ventured out with my new Fujifilm X-H2 & latest Fujinon XF 23mm (35mm ffe) F1.4 (WR) lens, but was sadly disappointed! I've got used over time to using wider focal length zoom lenses, (gosh... what I wouldn't have given for a fast compact 20mm lens, back then), but now realise, as you explained in your video, I likewise tend to see the world through the width of a 28mm (ffe) lens. Therefore just before Christmas, like you, I travelled to London (however the weather seems to have been better!), but this time equipped with my old X-Pro2 & XF 18mm (28mm ffe) F/2 lens. I again found a sense of freedom (& loss of weight, for that matter!), and although it might have been nice to have had another lens, eg 35mm F/1.4 lens with me, I didn't really miss it, for it allowed me to concentrate on the photography. Yes, after the day trip, I did spend some time "cropping" a few of the images, but mostly no more than I would have done anyway, had I'd used the 23mm (35mm ffe) for the trip. I know "cropping" is considered in some quarters to be a dirty word, but it does allow street/travel photographers far more flexibility to use a single lens/camera combination especially now since so many digital cameras have large megapixels sensors. Sure, zoom lenses can avoid a lot of "cropping" but at the cost of "kit" weight & similar/debatable, diminution of image quality. Maybe I'm just trying to convince myself to sell up my Fuji gear, & purchase Leica Q (or dream about a new Leica Q3!)

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks. Funny, when I take out the 28mm and a second lens, it is the 75. One lens usually means the 35. I don’t have a 50. Often too narrow and difficult for zone focussing.

[@HenleyBailey]

I rock the Ultron 2 28mm and Cron 50mm, perfect combo. I just wish they did a tri-summicron that was amazing quality for a one lens setup. From memory, the tri-elmar just loses some of the magic. I love the 28mm for travel as you get tons of context of where you were for your memories when you look back after a few years.

[@Goughie]

A tri summicron would be wild!

[@stephenbourne2631]

I have struggled somewhat over the last few years with not being able to shoot wide enough when traveling light (Fuji x100 series) the V being the latest. I sold a lot of my Canon wedding photography kit just keeping my R5 and a few lenses as I'm pretty much retired now and purchased a Leica Q2. Now I can fit whole buildings into my travel photography, the 28mm has made a bigger diference than I thought. One example is photos of Malaga Cathederal while in narrow side streets, I could fit it in the frame but the main thing is, if you have enough pixels you can crop for your 35 or 50mm shotos too.

[@Goughie]

Buildings and landscapes is definitely where my fear of missing out stems from! So many cities require a wide lens for the architecture!

[@joergkampers_photography]

I really love the Q3 with it's 28. When we travelled to Paris in October it was the only camera we used and we got a ton of photos. But I also use a M10-R and don't have a 28 for it. There my favourit lens is a 50 Summicron.

[@Goughie]

I’m so torn between my Fuji and Leica kit at the moment! If I was full Leica I’d definitely have a Q of some sort! And that would likely change how frequently I used 28mm on my M

[@joergkampers_photography]

@@Goughie last year my wife and I started to travel way more and my Sony gear was wearing me down. So I "downgraded" to Fujifilm, just to notice after a couple of weeks, that I actually had more glas than before without saving anything. This realization then brought me to the Q3....and opened the "M" rabbit hole. BUT......with both cameras and a couple of M-lenses I am still smaller and lighter than I began with last year. I really love my Leica cameras - mainly because they make photography a joyful experience. And they deliver!

[@xhynetuseinovski]

Thanks for such an informative video. Love your content. I’m also in the market for a 28. Turn between the elmarit, ultron ii, color skopar ii. Did you have the 2023 elmarit and that aperture ring was loose. Is it noticeably better on the ultron?

[@Goughie]

The aperture ring was a little sloppy on my 28mm Elmarit, the ultron feels a lot better in comparison. However if I had the funds I’d go back to the elmarit

[@Leicam10]

Review of the new voigtlander 28mm f1,5 would be nice to see.

[@Goughie]

It’s typical… literally the day I picked up this lens, voigtlander announced the new f1.5! 😂

[@joshuacotter4686]

would love to see the rollei 35 again!

[@Goughie]

I still have it! The Mrs still has hers too! I just barely shoot film at the moment! Maybe I need to dust it off

[@CrueLoaf]

28MM Elmarit is a lovely little lens.

[@Goughie]

Certainly is! So unbelievably sharp too

[@bodythetan]

28/50 is too good 👌

[@Goughie]

I need to stop fighting it now 👌🏻😂

[@-grey]

🌈 28mm supremacy ✨ I actually had to learn to love the 28, like an arranged marriage since I wanted a small camera and both the X70 and Ricoh GR were exclusively 28 at the time. I struggled for months, eventually putting electrical tape on the screen for a 2:1 cinema crop to learn how to use the width of the frame. Eventually feeling too cramped and peeling it off the tape to finally graduate to being a 28 guy. 💪 It was about a year until I really felt like I was on my way to seeing in 28, and learning to compose clutter into context. It's been a real journey. Now I'm crap at shooting 85. 😂

[@-grey]

One day I will come up with an appropriate lie for wife to finally justify buying the dream 28 elmarit. 😎

[@Goughie]

Ahah! The tape idea is a wild one! 😂 Let’s think of an excuse for you - I really need a 28mm to help photograph the family, can you put a price on that? Well I guess you can… about $2000 😂

[@coey31]

the 28mm 1.5 is coming soon, really curious on how it compares

[@Goughie]

So annoying it was announced on the day I picked this up!

[@derrenleepoole]

I love the 28mm focal length, and use it a lot on my Fuji X-Pro1. I would love the 28mm for the Leica M9, but my camera has sensor corrosion, and 35-50mm give me the best work around that minimises the presence of the corrosion. Some really nice captures there though pal.

[@Goughie]

Cheers mate! Ahhhhh shame about the M9! Super annoying issue for such a great sensor

[@derrenleepoole]

@@Leicam10 way way ahead of you… dropping the camera I mean. Not the insurance company :)

[@GastonShutters]

That’s my duo. 28 summicron and 50 Apo or summarit

[@Goughie]

Great set

[@christopherkemp7286]

Hi, I would be interested in details of your central London loop

[@NDakota79]

28 and 50 is the way to go 👍🏻

[@Goughie]

Hard to disagree!

[@bodythetan]

btw no point getting a summi if you have the vm f2. It actually draws nicer and outperforms even the latest 28 cron

[@Goughie]

Interesting thoughts!

[@stigottesencreations]

Glad to see that you are back with the 28mm focal length - I couldn't do without it. It is such a good companion to the 50mm. 35mm has - for me - always been a "50 wannabe" Whereas the 28 is a true wideangle lens that is usable in almost all aspects and situations. I too have had a number of 28's. I upgraded my 28mm Elmarit (latest version) to the Summicron - and I have not regretted it for one second. So one recommendation: Get the Summicron (probably the new close-focus version, since it is optimised for a M11 sensor and beyond) - There is really a ton of difference between the two (Elmarit vs. Summicron). You will love the Summicron "dreamy, magical Leica -rendering. !

[@TungstenOvergaard]

I could not work with the 28mm of the WCL for the X100V. I hated it. I sold the X100V, I bought the X-T5, then I bought the 18mm f1.4 and I love that focal length. Cannot explain, but love it for street and travel.

[@Goughie]

That’s super interesting! I had a similar experience with the 28mm WCL. I wonder if it’s because it feels like it ruins the handling of the camera 🤔

[@TungstenOvergaard]

@@Goughie … I think you could be 99% right…

[@cedricmeylan1722]

Thanks for your video, it was really interesting. I was maybe tempted to go for an Elmarit but I'm not sure yet with your video and comments. I wanted to know, how much do you sell the 35mm Summilux because I could be interested? Have a great day, best regards. Cedric Ps: I really like some of yours reflections pictures.

[@Goughie]

Reach out on Instagram and let’s talk!

[@JerredZ]

You know... the 18mm 1.4 from Fuji is a lens I can't sell... but i almost never, ever use the 28mm focal length. I need to focus on that sometime!

[@Goughie]

The 18mm f1.4 is on my shopping list! I’ve hired it multiple times now! Find myself reaching for the older 18mm f2

[@bngabbott]

The Fuji 18 1.4 is a magical beast! A little heavy but the images, the colors and subject separation are terrific. I had only zooms that covered this focal length before. I saw that I most used the zoom at 18 mm, and switching to a prime has made a world of difference for me. I have the Fuji 35 2.0, thinking a bit about getting the 33 1.4 to have a stellar 2 lens kit. Best wishes for 2024!

[@jonesnax]

Ouch, just cover up that red spot!

[@Goughie]

Why’s that?

[@jr8440]

now there is a 28/1.5 on the way from voigtländer 😮

[@Goughie]

It was literally released the same day I bought the 28 f2! Typical!

[@TheBigNegative-PhotoChannel]

I think the Voigtländer lenses are more than sufficient, and Leica lenses are not always necessary. Especially with expensive focal lengths like 28mm. Also, old Leica lenses are not quite suitable for the 60MP sensor of the M11. 10:14 German hot dog... there are no German hot dogs. :D Only bratwurst, but that has nothing to do with hot dogs.

[@Goughie]

Two sets of clever marketing aye! By both Leica and the hot dogs salesman 😂

[@davide88rn]

Do you use the lens hood? I love my tiny elmarit without the hood but I prefer it for protection. What’s your opinion?

[@Goughie]

@@davide88rn with the elmarit I frequently used it without the hood

[@maheshg212]

I've been tempted by 35 lux and APO (Super expensive) however I have really gotten into 28 equivalent since using Fujifilm 18/1.4. Goughie, what do you set this lens as on Leica?

[@Goughie]

Sorry I don’t understand your question at the end there!

[@maheshg212]

@@Goughie as a profile, do you set the lens manually as summicron or just leave profile correction as off?

[@Goughie]

@@maheshg212 ah sorry! I understand now, I turn it off

[@JohnKrill]

Yuk another Leicaista.

[@Goughie]

Awful of me!

[@garychen7000]

喜欢你的28mm照片