The Perfect Travel Lens: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace

[@chuckl1809]

Keep in mind, if you have a crop sensor camera, you would need to use a 24mm lens to obtain the same "field of view" as Mark's full frame Leica M Rangefinder with the 35mm. A 28mm would do nicely too. 24mm is not as common and can be a lot more expensive than a 28mm. Don't get me wrong, a 35mm lens on a crop camera will still look awesome. You just won't get that slight wide angle effect you want for street photography if you're trying to the same effect Mark is discussing here.

[@LauraDeVasconcelos]

so 24mm f2.8 in crop sensor is 38mm f4.5! do u know if olympus 25mm f1.8 m.zuiko fits canon crop, or another lens with larger aperture? thank u

[@MatthewGore]

Lens preference is very subjective; choosing a lens is an integral part of the artistic process. I can completely understand why one person might use a 35mm lens most of the time and be completely happy, but that should be no indication that any other person would be equally happy with the same choice. If you want to compare it to painting, lens choice is like picking the appropriate brush and color palette for your artistic style (impressionism, photo-realism, abstract expressionism, etc). A large brush might be appropriate for one style, a small brush or a palette knife more appropriate for another. That is all just to say: choose a lens that is an appropriate tool for what you like and what you want to achieve, not what one person thinks is the perfect lens for himself.

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

He is talking about a travel lens. He is not talking about a lens for macro or birds or landscape. 35mm on a small full frame camera is a great compromise for travel.

[@roundingcorners]

i agree, it also truly depends on what likes to shoot. If you like to shoot plants and flowers, of course you'll be shooting with a certain perspective than a long telephoto lens. What in "travel" is he shooting? Food? Landscapes? People?

[@bobnue]

youre right!

[@patricksinha4343]

He is shooting all of those and more! Hence why the 35mm lens is so recommended by him. It can easily be the "go to" lens for any of those categories. It is versatile and exactly what you'd want if trying to travel with minimal gear.

[@jameshumphrey9939]

paint - with light ...... the lens doesn't matter with an artist and get out of a routine of preference - being stuck in the idea of a full frame 28 equivalent thy self

[@YuriFineart]

I think the perfect all round lens for DSLR users out there is a 24-70, not exactly a pancake lens but if i only could have 1 lens for my DSLR, it would be one of these for sure

[@chuckl1809]

The Leica M is a full frame camera, so the 35mm lens would provide a wider field of view. A crop sensor camera with a 35mm lens would give the approximate equivalent of a 50mm field of view which would provide a more normal field of view and not wide angle at all. That should have been clarified in the video.

[@SKgeostrat]

Mark, simple math; from 44 to 75 is a 70% increase, not a 170%! I don't want to seem picky, but that difference is too big to be left alone.

[@juannoehernandez8081]

I don't think so. 44*1.7 = 74.8 (very close to 75). As he's talking in percentages, 170% (1.7) is correct. The 70% of 44 is 44*0.7=30.8. :)

[@marcusgrip]

The total % is 170% but the increase is 70%. Remember that 44 represents 100% and now it's 75 which represents 170%. what is the difference between 100% and 170%? 70% of course. So it's a 70% increase but the total % is 170% based on the fact that 44 = 100% as a starting point. 0(zero) is not 100%, remember. If I have 44 and I say I increase it with 100%, it means double. You are adding another 100% so that would be 88 so that 75 is around 70% makes sense :)

[@edwaggonersr.7446]

Any four function calculator with a percentage button will quickly confirm that 44 + 70% = 75. Mark increased his shots by 70%. I really is simple math. 1.7 = 1 + 70% come on guys.

[@erikzuniga9269]

35mm is a great focal length. Love it for street and environmental portraits. But I always find myself shooting shooting 14mm and 24mm. I'm a street, landscape and cityscape photographer.

[@AlmightyUniden]

@ 3:58 you mention getting a 170% increase in winning photos. You're actually getting a 70% increase. 170% more would be around 119 winning shots. Just pointing that out!

[@isalan]

I back packed around Europe in 71/72 with a Pentax Spotmatic and a 35mm lens and was totally happy with it. I now use Leica because it is the closest digital camera to the Spotmatic for me.

[@lifebreath77]

35mm is my go-to lens. My photography philosophy dramatically changed when I bought a Leica Minilux fixed 40mm in the 90’s for travel. I was shooting film and was accustomed to using an SLR with big lenses, usually zooms. Having the fixed 40mm lens forced me to think about shooting differently, and my mindset has ever since been keep things as simple as possible! Pick a lens and go. Then work with it to get what I want. With my M camera it’s either a 50 or 35, and if I had to choose one to travel with it would be 35. Even with my DSLR, I usually grab one lens and make it work for 80% of what I anticipate taking, typically my Canon 24-70mm f2.8.

[@kerry5586]

Very interesting to see the percentage of winner shots: so many videos on you tube give the impression that nearly all shots are a winner if you think about them before hand.

[@cliffcharpentier34]

my math is a little rusty but a 100% increase from 44 would be 88.

[@whitey211]

Were you carrying all your rangefinder lenses with you? Or just putting the 35mm on while walking around? I agree that if I had to choose between a carrying a bag full of DSLR stuff or just a rangefinder I might choose the rangefinder. But if the choice was rangefinder with a 35mm or DSLR with 35mm I'd take the DSLR every single time. I have no issues walking all day with a 24-70 on my shoulder.

[@shookfoil]

Very timely Mark. I just purchased a 35mm for my Sonya7rII and have set the task of shooting with Prime Lenses this year. I weighed purchasing a 50mm vs. 35mm and this video lends credence to my choice. Thanks.

[@just_eirik]

I switched from a Nikon D610 and a bunch of big lenses to a Fujifilm X-T1 with a 56mm and a 27mm pancake lens. And I just returned the 56mm and now I'm just using the 27mm. And so far I love it. Its so light and enjoyable to use. I haven't used it for very long yet so I might want to pick up a longer lens later. But so far I'm loving this setup.

I feel the same. Before when I used canon 5d mark 3 when I travel, it was heavy as hell bought a Fuji x-e1 to try the small size = loved it. Now I've sold my big DSLR and have Fuji x-t1 and x-t10 with 5 lenses. And the weight and size is awesome. And the pictures is flawless and I really love Fuji 35mm 1.4. Change to small system is the best thing I've ever done.

[@obayedh]

Thank you Mark for sharing your experience with us. :)

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Great advice. Thanks Mark & happy travels!

[@deplorablepatriot5338]

I'm a very experienced photographer who recently traveled to India for a month and purposely left my Nikon D4 and D810 at home in favor of my Fuji X-T1 mirrorless. After suffering from back problems for months, I decided to lighten the load. Like a total neurotic, I flip-flopped about bringing my D810 for weeks. I would say my percentages of "winning" images was roughly the same as Mark's. Most of my very favorite images were shot with a fixed 35mm lens on the Fuji (cropped sensor). I'm super happy with my mirrorless as I rarely enlarge my travel photos beyond two-page magazine spreads. If you don't need billboard-sized images, check out some of the amazing new mirrorless cameras. You will shoot more...and bitch less.

[@thomasmorrison8011]

Such a great analysis. Thanks, Mark

[@Smaug1]

I love it. You sold me. I'd like to hear/see how the SLR would work with a 35/2? A huge part of the bulk and weight that caused you to ditch the SLR was in the big, heavy, fast zooms. Next time, maybe just bring a Fuji X100T? (though that lens is not Leica-caliber, I've read)

[@NMalteC]

Should that not be a 70% increase (75 over 44), ie not 170%? And by the way, I switched from Nikon D700 to Sony A7II and never looked back. I love my Nikon 50 mm prime on the Sony body (via the Metabones adapter), and am currently waiting for a Voigtlânder 21 mm prime (Nikon mount), which I suspect is going to sit on the body most of the time.

[@Edwin1947D]

I'm assuming you selected the 35mm focal length because it provided you with an angle of view that worked well for you as you traveled around. Am I correct in further assuming that if your were using a mirrorless camera like the SONY A6000 with APS sized sensor that you would recommend a 24mm lens for a similar field of view?

[@DelightfulTravellers]

Cool vids. Well done! We truly enjoyed it.

[@choyfamilyadventures]

I'd love to change my DSLR Nikon system to a mirrorless system but cost is a factor. Travelling with my kids i tend to be the mule so light is key. I have now started to travel with my DSLR and a 35mm (manual) lens. For the kind of shots i take while travelling i can focus relatively fast - or fast enough. I love your series - keep up the great work and keep on travelling !!

[@jqueryrocks]

Agreed, 35mm is just the gold standard.

[@Susazeu]

Emmm, no. If you were to travel with only three lenses I would go for the 90mm, the 35 and a 21. But, if you were to do a classic setup, the 90, the 50 and a 28. It's the in between. I use a 28 a lot more.

[@ejhayes76]

Data driven results. I really like the information provided with data to back up the metrics. Thanks!

[@fernandomaisonave3623]

Nice video Mark. I also switched to the Leica system about 6 months ago. What kind of lens hood do you have on that 35mm lens?

[@jamesmason3456]

35mm was always my favorite lens when I was shooting film on my old Pentax Spotmatic. I do love my Fuji XF 35mm (52mm equivalent in FF), but am considering getting the Fuji 23mm F2 as my travel lense, or the 16-55mm f2.8.

[@dalemews1]

I've really enjoyed following you on your world trip Mark. I'm quite envious. I wish I had the guts to do it. Does the world seem a smaller or larger place now? There's so many good photographers like yourself switching to mirrorless, do you think the DSLR's days are numbered? Best wishes to you and Lexis. Dave

[@MarkWallaceVideos]

dalemews1 DSLR systems will be around for a long, long time. I don't see any end in sight. They are better for shooting weddings, studio work, sports, etc. Different tools for different jobs.

[@manishagrawal417]

Hi Mark, excellent work you and adorama is doing..please make comparison video for sigma 17-70 mm 2.8 vs nikon 16-80 mm 2.8..the main focus is is the quality of sigma and worth their price or nikon is just expensive for no reason..

[@CVCC]

I agree, shot over 3500 images on a trip to Italy with Olympus Pen Epl-5 and the 17mm 1.8 Olympus lens (34mm in full frame). I only wished I would have had a wider lens 5-10 % of the time, and longer maybe 10 %. But I had 1 camera and lens that fit in a coat pocket. Much easier to travel with. The Fuji x100 also fits that same criteria and it's a fabulous camera.

[@glnassa5589]

Gentleman, Thanks for your guidance. I now seek your best advice. While watching videos on my TV screen, I come to know beautiful scenic views and I want to click those pictures. How should I go ahead for such pictures as I want to take printouts of them. Kindly advise. Many thanks for your guidance. Best regards, Nassa

[@NowFonzies]

so can i go for a travel with a fujifilm x-t20 and a 35mm f2 only? is that a good combination? am i missing too many shots without having a zoom lens?

[@bwilks271]

Very useful information. Thanks for sharing Mark!

[@samsayscheese]

great information about your switch in camera bodies but i did want to ask are you shooting the same type pics you shot with your canon system? from past videos it seemed you did lots more portraits and of coarse travel photography is quite different. would you say your current system would suit that role as well? are you shooting a different style? i shoot primarily portrait so i tend to shoot 80% long but if I was shooting travel or stock photos i could see that changing to 80% wide.

[@MarkWallaceVideos]

Sam Cantu Good point. No, the 35mm wouldn't work in the studio, and I wouldn't be shooting with a rangefinder. I didn't get rid of my DSLR cameras, I still have them, but for travel I'm using a different system and lenses.

[@binggaling]

Do you have an update on this subject considering developments (if any) in the past 2 years?

[@svendura1]

Wow! That was interesting. Thank you Mark. The 35 mm Leica does not have autofocus. How did that influence your photography vs. the Canon DSLR? Was ist difficult to get in perfect sharp focus?

[@jimtong]

In fact you do not need to focus most of the time on the street. You pre-set the focus and you are good to go. It is just that most of us are too acustom to auto focus system and keep thinking that we have to focus every time we compose. If you really need to focus in a situation like near object, it will be very easy to do also once you are used to the system.

[@ferdiyansurya]

Hi Mark, i own a sony e mount camera, since it has a 1.6 crop factor, which one is better to fit your 35mm suggestion: a 20mm or a 35 mm prime lens? Thanks!

[@j4lyphe1]

+Ferdiyan Surya Probably get the 20mm as that will give you the view equivalent to 35mm....I have a Nikon crop body which has a 1.5 crop sensor and am thinking of getting a 24mm prime lens (which is a 36mm equivalent)...

[@paulchance9780]

Mark - really like this video. I have found a similar experience with my Fuji X100F and now X100V. or the XE4 with my Voigt 21/4 in a pocket, the 35/2.5 on the camera and the m-hexanon 50/2 in the other pocket and I am all set :) - Leica is just not in my budget :) - i do use a Leica look film simulation, does that count?

[@sumitagg1]

Mark - how do you manage with changing primes in the field? I use my camera mostly when traveling with the family on vacations. I love to do cityscapes, landscapes, detail shots, portraits. So I currently shoot with a fuji 18-55 and also have the fuji 10-24 and 35 f1.4. I use the 35 mm at night and the 10-24 for cityscapes and landscapes. Would love to switch to a prime instead of the 18-55 since I too shoot mostly at the 35 mm equivalent. But I also shoot a lot at the 18mm end of the zoom. My question is again, how do you manage to be efficient with changing lenses if you want to have the flexibility of using multiple focal lengths.

[@jimmypics1570]

Did you find, when shooting and had to get closer to your subject (people in general) that it distorted the features??

[@waygone6657]

I'm curious about something you said at the end. You mentioned get a mirror less camera but at the beginning you mentioned a Canon Mk III which is full frame and the Leica as a rangefinder which I assume is full frame but most mirror less cameras are crop sensor which skews the field of view of a 35mm compared to a full frame. Please confirm whether or not you are mixing crop sensor mirror less with full frame DSLR and or full frame rangefinder. Thanks.

[@whitelandwarriors08]

but the 35mm lens for my a6000, isn't actually 35mm, right? So I would need like a 20mm... I think.

[@Susazeu]

a 16 really, but get the 20mm pancake for the a6000. Works great.

[@NetvoTV]

Anyone know how much is Leica M10 plus the 35mm lens he mentioned in Malaysia? Does Leica have any promotion for their lens or camera every year?

[@mrz1342]

hi agin: in regard to quality and portability for daily and street photography, xt1 with 27mm or with 35mm?

[@ShakeelNaim]

+mrz 1342 Hi, I have the 23mm lens and recently got the new 35mm f2. Either of these two are great for daily and street photography. The 35mm is a stunning lens, so compact, light and fantastic images. The 23mm is equally as good but a bit bigger and heavier of course. I think for street photography, I'd favour the 23mm just a little bit more as it gives you the slightly wider angle and I believe the 23mm on the X-T1 will give you 35mm equivalent which is what Mark is favouring in his video. HTH.

[@anthonyluckirello2260]

Thank you for your tips!

[@The_SemperFiGuy]

Mark, Thanks for yet another great video. Since I am shooting primarily with a Nikon d500 (aps c crop sensor), should I still go for the 35mm or should I go for a lower focal length prime lens so that when converted to a 35mm equivalent, i am close to 35mm ? Thanks for your thoughts. Gil from Largo FL aka SemperFiGuy a long term Adorama customer

[@sajida7305]

35mm on full frame and not on crop sensor like sony a6000 right?

[@jqueryrocks]

of course full frame

[@stephen_oyoung_DP]

It really depends on what you shoot and the distance between camera/subject ... so 35mm lens might be ok sometimes. If i have to choose only one lens for travel, I'd prefer a compact megazoom.

[@nelfi11]

I have a Nikon, and I love my 35mm lens..beautiful pics

[@TheTravelVlogger]

Awesome

[@fordhouse8b]

I'm assuming that for crop sensor cameras you mean 35mm equivalent? If so, are those types of lenses as available and affordable ?

[@jqueryrocks]

fordhouse8b Yes, since Leica M uses full frame sensor.

[@7thSpringofthe7thSun]

fordhouse8b for cropped sensor you should get a 24 or 28mm, it will give you the same focal length

[@yvanlisbo3526]

thank you! i already made a decision. thanks for this awesome video. Godbless 👍😊

[@brin57]

One very important thing not emphasised in this video, is that he is referring to to full frame cameras. I'm a little surprised that there is just this assumption that people are using full frame as opposed to aps-c, which I would imagine more travellers are using. So in fact if you are on an aps-c camera, to get the same result, you would not be looking at a 35mm, but in fact more like a 24mm.

[@commane21]

I"m about to dive into the Sony world, having preordered the a7r II, moving from the Canon 5D iii. I also anticipate gaining the advantage of (relative) compactness when I travel, and not drawing attention to myself when I take out the camera gear in the streets of the the Philippines (or wherever). My question for you, Mark, (and other experienced travel photographers, and street photographers) is whether auto focus is a deal breaker. The difference in size, for example, between the Batis 35 and the Loxia 35, is significant, while optically they are probably very similar. If I went with the Loxia (non autofocus), would I want to shoot myself as I missed shot after shot. (NB I do like shallower dof.) Your thoughts?

[@NMalteC]

I don't miss autofocus one bit. While I did purchase Sony's 70-200 with my a7II I find myself using my 50 mm Nikon prime via Metabones Nikon G to Sony E-mount most of the time. My soon to be received Voigtländer prime is also manual aperture and focus. Just prefocus a sensible f stop and shoot.

[@commane21]

I'm interested in one of 2 Voigtlanders as well. The 35/1.2 and the 35/1.4. Don't know whether the added bokeh is worth the doubled price. But thanks for the response ....

[@NMalteC]

I have now played with my Voigtländer 20 mm f/3.5 for a few days, and it is everything I had hoped for. I am happy with my choice. The salesperson uses their 40 mm and is equally happy.

[@michaelcary9467]

Stephen O'Sullivan Another think to consider the 35 1.2 is huge as M-mount/rangefinder lenses go while the 35 1.4 is one the smallest M mount lenses available.

[@Kigai11]

I have the canon 24-70 version 1 and I have the canon cheap 40mm lens and of the 2 on my canon 5D mark II I would rather carry the 40mm, it's lighter and at 2.8 much sharper, some say that the 40mm doesn't do portraits well but I can't seem to find any difference between a 35mm and my 40mm.

[@chazM6116]

it would help if you had said what sensor size as well. 35mm on full frame will not be anything like micro four thirds...

[@wslandry]

That whole kit you have there is at least 25,000 dollars! Who of us can afford such an expense? However I get the 35mm is a great lens but I guess I'm envious of the kit you have and the amount of money available for such a crazy purchase.

[@MiCoopRS]

New Toy Joy....... can't wait to experience this, in photography, once again....... Gently Used Leica T, so far only the one lens but after this review, seems like the 23mm 35 equiv will always be on the camera....maybe!

[@MrOceanmind]

Hi Marc this is an interesting approach to analyse available data. Personally I like my 6D with the 35er lens Cheers Martin.

[@alexainamelchior]

Yes and no: I agree with the fact that a 35 mm eq. lens is a lens used by thousands of photographers and reporters all over the world: because it's not too wide nor not too long, it's very versatile and can be used in all kind of situations, so it always allows to get good photos. But some peoples would prefer the 50 or the 28 mm considering their own style or sensitivity... I've switch from Canon to µ4/3 for the same reason of you: I wanted a more compact system that allows me to allways have my camera in my bag! I now have a lot of: Pana GM-5 , Oly EP-5, E-M10 II and E-M1... The GM5 looks like a compact and allways takes place in my bag with a tiny 24-64 mm eq. and a 40:1.7 pancakes! It just miss a stabilized captor and a rotative screen to be "perfect" in my mind. Its size makes me look like a tourist but not a real photopraph, wich is a great advantage for discretion... The EP5 and EM10 II are just perfect for me, just lacking the EM5 II weather proof built and the 20 Mpx captor (wich is nothing capital). The 5 axis stab is wonderfull to shoot handheld in lowlight and the little f:1.7 or 1.8 series of prime lenses are the perfect complements of these cameras. I own the eq. 35, 50, 90 and 150 mm ones (the Zuiko 24 and MF Lowa 15 mm are for soon...) + a MF Samyang 15:3.5 fisheye, completed with 2 zooms eq 18-35 and 28-300 mm, and all this light and compact system is around 2.5 Kg! One cam with 2 zooms is less than 1 Kg and one cam with all the primes is around 1.5-2 Kg... Incredible! I now can take all my material with me for hollidays or travels in a little backpack or messenger bag without worrying to choose what I need! I can even adapt my old diamond (that is my 135:2) with a EF to M43 converter, if I need a tele prime, to get a 270:2 mm (or more with the x1.4 and x2)... I own an EM1 with f:2.8 pro zooms for pro works like mariages where people need to see "big" materials, but I don't often use it as my EM10 and primes are allmost sufficients for everyday shoots. And I confirm that the combo EM10 and 35:1.8 mm eq. is my favorite kit for everyday shootings. With often the 18-35 mm and/or the 50 in my pocket in case of... they're so tiny! ;)

[@Palshoej]

That was a great and informative video, keep them coming. It has seriously made me consider throwing money after a Leica Q.

[@gewglesux]

I've learned that I am in the wrong profession!!! Thanks Mark.. this was indeed very helpful. Thanks for the upload.. I like to use wide lens as well when traveling.

[@saphalshrestha5073]

I think the video has been shot in Nepal. Is it right?

[@jjualvare]

Strange that I should fine this video about lenses. I recently had a conversation, with another photographer, and he asked me what was it about my 2470mm Sony G-Master that I liked and disliked. Sure IQ came up as a positive, but its now funny that I told him I didn't like its massive size and weight, and that I continually found myself shooting at 35mm. I guess on my next trip I'll go one camera one lens, the Sony A7II and Voigtlander 35mm, lets see what happens.

[@AgnostosGnostos]

35mm is great because it doesn't have the inherit problems of ultra wide lenses and it isn't big like telephoto. The 35mm lenses are usually small at normal apertures. Unfortunately it is wide to offer easy bokeh even with f/1.4 and a shallow depth of field make the deference in travel photography. 50mm f/1.8 is the perfect travel lens for me. It offers easy bokeh. It is small and light. Of course it isn't very wide and is quite difficult to shoot the whole of a building or a room. On the other side with 35mm foot zoom isn't available all the times and post photo cropping is needed. In practice if you have money and you are strong enough the 24-70mm f/2.8 is the ultimate lens. Easy bokeh at 70mm f/2.8. At 24mm everything is in the photo buildings, rooms and narrow places. On the other hand it is expensive if you want something sharp from CANON, NIKON SONY. Tamron and Sigma at f/2.8 are at half the price but less sharp. All of 24-70mm f/2.8 are heavy and big and intimidating.

[@Susazeu]

What if you just kept a 28mm lens? I used to use that a lot for a long time. Mirrorless is no longer tiny, at least for Sony. If you buy full frame glass for your A7xx, those lenses are HUGE, slow and expensive. I'm buying into rangefinders and will find out soon what works.

[@scottiebumich]

Great post. I would love to hear you opinion about some of my thoughts concerning upcoming travel. I will be gone for 2-4+ years. Long term travel potentially ending up in relocating. We'll be moving slower as our last trip (16 months) we moved very quickly. On that trip I brought a a6000 Sony 35mm f1.8 and kit 16-50. The kit was horrible and I actually prefer the weight of a 'real' camera lens. Currently I'm brining my Sony a6500 + Sony 10-18 & Sigma 30mm F1.4 . I just tried the sony 18-135 zoom and it's pretty sweet. Nice feel and fairly light weight. So now I'm debating about bringing that lens along too? I typically light street photography, markets, food, landscapes. Not into wildlife or anything generic like that. I fear that if I bring the 18-135 I won't use my Sigma as much, which is a real shame. I would love to hear your thoughts of using the Sigma 30mm f1.4 as my general walk around lens (instead of the sony 18-135 zoom). Also, how important do you think filters are? I was planning on bringing a polarizer + 6 stop ND filer (along with 2 step down rings). But not sure is the value added is worth the 4 ounces and trouble of having to change filters. Can't wait to get some input, I feel like my head is exploding with ideas but need a sounding board. Cheers, Scott We also keep a travel blog www.ditchthemap.com

[@mrz1342]

hi i appreciate for your tutorial videos, all are perfect. i am new fuji owner xt1 (pro-other dslr cameras) and i need to plan for my professional gear in order to cover full range of DOF and concentration on crispy sharpness, dynamic range, and pixel high quality. pls correct and commend me for: plan 1: 10-24 as wide + 50-140 as tele zoom 60mm as macro and portrait (General and daily indoor and outdoor usage 18-135mm) plan 2: 14mm as wide + 50-140 as tele zoom + 60mm as macro and portrait (General and daily indoor and outdoor usage 18-55mm ) plan 3: 16-55 mm as wide + 50-140 as tele zoom + 56 as portrait + 60mm as macro and portrait (General and daily indoor and outdoor usage 35mm ) OR else? P.S. according to this video, shall i count of 35mm as my daily out and in shooting rather than 18-55 or 18-135 for better quality (beside its portability)? kind regards

[@aqibb999]

i got a Nikon d5500, that's very compact and light

[@ronmasters751]

Leica C-Lux. Small mirrorless, 24-360mm full-frame equivalent.

[@trantienlan]

Tele photo to travel? that is just crazy... 35mm and some ultra wide will be best.... You are good Mark.

[@joez9839]

Well, happy birthday to me! Although I'm a year older, but it was fun to see a video posted on my birthday. Let's cut to the chase. My go-to camera is a Fuji X100s. My real camera is a Canon 6D DSLR with either a Tamron 24-70 f2.8 or a Canon 70-200 f2.8. Yeah, I have other bodies and other lenses, but the 6D and that glass works for me. But you will have to pry the X100s out of my cold, dead hands. Seriously. I even put a 35mm, L lens on the DSLR. But, mm, no. Ain't working.

[@BobbyAndrewspraktisbloom]

I appreciate the statistical analysis ... that said, your video still leaves me wondering how your usage stats leads to the conclusion that all people's experience will be the same ... there are too many variables ... otherwise, besides the overreaching conclusion, the advice about compact size is solid.

[@vancourverite7779]

i want to go travelling for 13 months too!

[@stephenelliott7071]

Good video, the 35 FF is probably the most versatile lens...But when you have only 4 lenses, maybe the 85 is more useful than a 50 (because the 35 is quite close).

[@jjccllgg]

Thank for the video! It would be great to have the same video for us amateur mortals, who cannot affort LEICAS. ;-)

[@zacharypump5910]

Juan Carlos Lopez honestly, get a cheap canon DSLR with a kit lens and you could probably take just as good photos as your average Leica nerd and his 35mm lens... you’ll have even more flexibility in fact. Eventually when you want to play with thin depth of field and portraiture... get a cheap 50mm 1.8 prime lens and you’re good to go.

[@MestreMur]

Leica 35 Summilux with Sony A7R II (any sense on that)?

[@troyjimenez1957]

seems like preference... also, you just bought it bro... of course your gonna play with it more than the others

[@عمارالشايب-س5ت]

Thx a lot

[@l67swap1]

My nikon travel kit.. D3s or d810 with 28 300.. Awesome lens when you don't want to.carry heavy 2.8s or multiple primes ;-)

[@davidj4568]

I have used the leica rangefinder. It is a fine camera. Your idea of a 35 mm as the perfect lens leaves for something to be desired. Give me a 18-270 mm or 16-300mm lens. I feel the 35 is a good portrait lens. I think if you go out with a Canon or Nikon you would get great results. You want to use something wider or longer . Go to those. I am not going to a computer to tell me. One more thing. I will be happy to take off your hands your Nikon or Canon equipment. I got a few bucks in my pocket.:>

[@Traveljournalist]

very interesting !

[@michaeldidomenico7]

is that 35mm on a cropped or FF camera

[@NowFonzies]

i'd like to know

[@gonzaloruiz-esquide2540]

The Leica is FF

[@mkhatri007]

Michael Didomenico 35mm on D7200 , I use and it really makes me annoyed when I want to shoot street/landscape. Sometimes I wish I could have bought 18-55mm

[@andrewpolitano]

Whenever something like this is referenced, it’s assumed that it’s in 35mm terms. So 24mm on crop sensors would be the equivalent.

[@StevenTorrey]

I use a point and shoot Nikon L340 and get perfectly fine photos...

[@shang-hsienyang1284]

Is RX1 an ideal travel camera?

[@jimtong]

Definitely IMHO. It is still depend on yourself what range you usually shoot in.

[@sonomoha3832]

everyone!! pack your Leica and let's travel around.

[@kentmemories]

sonomoha i

[@boysherman]

You had me at 35mm lens.

[@hawg427]

When you say "Winning photos" do you mean they won a Merit in a PPA event or another sort of photo contest?

[@ivanseimandisiordia7517]

7:41Can somebody tell me where is that place? looks beautiful!!!

[@ivanseimandisiordia7517]

Thanks for the help!!!

[@DocFear]

Damn I wish I could afford a Leica. Good video as usual!

[@MidsierramusingBlogspot]

Now you can see the Sony Wisdom with their RX1 cameras with a fixed 35mm f2 lens.

[@IFrancyISantosI]

wasnt fuji the ones who catched this idea? back in like 2010?

[@JessDemant]

I love my Zeiss Loxia 35mm.f.2 together with my Sony A7RII ....

[@kevinlanuk89]

You're in Kathmandu aren't you?

[@docguha]

Forgive my ignorance....only the title of your video forced me to your link...the gear you showed are extremely elite class. I guess they are the least purchased and least reviewed product even in the website you are promoting (percentage wise just anyone's guess). But my point is, does this logic applies for the entire range of gear available in the market. or this video is only for the similar class, which you showed. one more query do you mean 35 mm in full frame...coz for crop sensor bodies(1.5x,1.6x or 2x) it will be different.

[@jimtong]

He have said that many times in the video, it apply to all gears, not only Leica. 35mm is the same for all gear regardless of brand. If you use 1.5 crop, then it will be 23mm, if you use m43 then it will be 17mm.

[@joelcleare]

Thanks for sharing. Good to know. Also helps me as a DSLR user not to bring a bag full of gear the next time I'm traveling with the family.

[@komadomoon-f602]

very interesting data！

[@ពិភពកំសាន្តតន្រ្តី]

in the other part . thx q for visited Cambodia the kingdom of wonder.

[@debajyotibiswas998]

I agree with him. 24mm lens is wide (for landscape) 50mm is close, It's a better choice to use 35mm below f2,8 for street/travel photography. I use 30mm f1.4 which is better in bright day light as well as low light condition.watch my recent KZbin with 30mm f1.4 lens if you have spare time kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5allIiAgsqdmsk

[@randomgeocacher]

Add me to the geek army going OCD over the percentage being off of by 100 percent points ;-) but yeah, 70% more keepers are great. I'm almost never bringing my 5DmkII camera with me because of weight and bulk, so I'm not surprised your smaller cam is great. Planning to buy a tiny micro four thirds for my vacation!

[@bluemedusa]

I'm a Travel & Landscape Photographer .. I'm using Canon EOS 60D, EOS 6D & EOS 80D .. My Canon Lenses I'm using are ... EF 8 - 15 mm F4L Fisheye USM ... EF 11 - 24 mm F4L USM .. EF 24 - 70 mm F4L IS USM ... EF 70 - 200 mm F4L IS USM .. EF 100 mm F2.8L IS Macro USM .. EF 135 mm F2L USM .. EF 180 mm F3.5L Macro USM & EF 300 mm F4L IS USM ..