Genessi Loc: SoCal

Need advice! I am going to sell the 25mm 1.7 and Leica DG 12-60 F4-2.8 and maybe the 35-100mm 2.8.

That leaves me with my new 10-25mm 1.7 and 100-400mm for birding. Plus my 60macro

MY questions is do I keep my 42.5 F17 or the 35-100 2.8

Thanks for advice here!

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am sure you know that we buy a lens when we need it. People tend to buy a lens because it is said to be sharp. Big mistake if the lens is not needed in our photography.
You know what you like to shoot more often and what your interest is. For sure you like to photograph birds so the 100-400 lens fits you perfectly. A prime lens with a large lens opening could be very handy and both, the 25mm f1.7 or the 42.5 f1.7 should fit the bill. I would keep the lens that is seeing more use.

Although the 10-25 Leica f1.7 is an excellent optic in my case the Panasonic 7-14 f4 is a more useful lens for many of my landscape photography but that is me. In regard to the 35-100 it is again up to you. With full frame it is a very popular zoom and many photographers use it for portraits and some sports. If you are questioning selling it that tells me that you do not use it very often. Do not duplicate focal lengths, it is a waste of time and money.

I know that my explanations are not that useful but to repeat myself you and only you are in a position to determine what lenses are useful in your photography. I am sure we both agree that the 100-400 is a lens that you should keep.

Genessi Loc: SoCal

MichaelH Loc: NorCal via Lansing, MI

You would get a little more money for the 35-100 f2.8 but it covers more than the 42.5 with out much decrease in maximum aperture. I would keep the 35-100.

What are your initial impressions of the Leica 10-25?

Genessi Loc: SoCal

It is really sharp. Awesome lens But it is big

Leo_B Loc: Houston suburb

Between those two I'd keep the zoom for greater range versatility but that's just me and only worth a cup of coffee if you add a buck or two to it. Good luck with your decision.

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Hum!! Not sure about the 35-100 because I have the 100 on the 100-400quote=Leo_B]Between those two I'd keep the zoom for greater range versatility but that's just me and only worth a cup of coffee if you add a buck or two to it. Good luck with your decision.[/quote]

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Hum! I am not sure about keeping the 35-100 because I have 100 covered on the 100-400mm.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

I think a lot of that depends on what you photograph or film.

I have the 35-100 f/2.8, and use it for portraits and many other tasks. It's a good intermediate tele zoom, and part of the classic "holy trinity" of f/2.8 zooms that professionals swear by. It's worth keeping if you need a zoom for that range.

OTOH, I'm about to BUY the 42.5 f/1.7. I was looking at one on KEH this afternoon. At 85mm full frame equivalent field of view, it is a good waist-up and two-person portrait lens, and a great choice for video interviews. It's also faster than my other lenses, the 12-35mm f/2.8 and 30mm f/2.8 macro.

I also want the 15mm f/1.7 prime, which is a gem. Having the 10-25mm f/1.7 WOULD make it difficult to buy any other lens in the sub-25mm range, however. The ONLY thing it lacks is OIS for Dual IS II. My GH4 bodies lack IBIS. If you have a G85, G95, G9, GH5s, GH5, or GX9... or an Olympus, then you have some stabilization in the body, and at those focal lengths, it does a good job.

Harry13

IOW, shut up and stop wasting our time! What kind of stupid photographer doesn't know what lens he uses? When I first started 75 or so years ago I was in college and $$ were short. I was doing mostly stage work so I got a Nikon 85mm. And I used that 85mm for everything, dance, theatre, landscapes, portraits - you name it. And you know what, I got a lot of keepers!

Why don't you just cover every mm between 0 and 1,000. That should work! Or if you can't afford that - get an 85mm! Oh - and learn to walk. Harry

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Thanks burkphoto! Yes that 35-100 will be great when i have the 10-25 on my G9 and need longer but not quite as long as 100-400. Also thinking maybe I should keep the 25prime in case the 10-25 is to large to get into a club or event..

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Leaning that way. Thank you for your thoughts.

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Gonna sell the 12-60 for sure!

Genessi Loc: SoCal

Live and learn! I did purchase the 10-25 and returned it a mo later. Very nice but big and expensive. Glad I didn't sell my other lenses turning that trail period. Not enough use!