As has been mentioned more than once here, the necessity of doing frequent lens changes in inclement weather last year led to the acquisition of an R 28-90mm. And as I subsequently came to realize, while carrying a kilogram of lenses in my bag is negligible in terms of weight, I particularly don’t like a kilogram of weight stuck on the front of my camera—unless it’s long glass that can shoot birds.

So, the notion of a 28-50-90 kit entered the picture again, especially after the addition of a 50 ‘lux ASPH, which I had badly missed. While 800 grams isn’t a showstopper for a fast prime, having a great 50 in the bag made the 75 APO-‘cron-SL seem a little superfluous, especially since I’d been underwhelmed by its ability to isolate still life. It really seems to be a “people” lens, not an object one.

So it went out the door in favor of a 90 APO-‘cron-M, which is also a focal length I like better and which will complement the R 80 ‘lux rather than compete with it for bag space. So two down and one to go, right?

Well, much as I do (or did) like the two TL zooms, the lure of an attractively-priced 28 Elmarit ASPH, which I’ve long wanted to try, proved to be the final domino. So, all set, right?

Nope. There needs to be a “just in case” ultrawide, a niche in which the Sigma 17mm f4 did a disappointing job last time around. Both Leica’s 18mm and 21mm SEM have noticeable barrel distortion, so ZM glass may get a look.

Next thing to find? A cure for G.A.S.!!!

SL2/50mm Summilux-M ASPH . . .