Why 28mm is the Only Focal Length You Need (with Examples)
Learn why the Leica 28mm Summicron (Asph. V1) has become my ultimate one-lens solution for street, landscape, and travel photography during an epic road trip through the Swiss Alps and Italy. See the 28mm gallery at https://dave.online/travels/switzerla... Shop Very Good Presets: https://shopverygood.com/ Join the Very Good Discord: / discord Join the Patreon: / daveherring Visit me at https://dave.online/ Instagram: / daveherring Very Good Co. Instagram: / verygoodpresets Foto: https://the.fotoapp.co/dave Check out Harlowe Lighting and save using DAVE10: https://www.hobolite.com/discount/Dave10 My favorite strap (Use HERRING for 10% off): https://cleversupply.co?ref=9q5OV My favorite bag: https://backcountry.tnu8.net/k07qD0 insert for that bag: https://amzn.to/4fhbPf9 Music for ANY project, SAVE 70% using SAVE70: https://audiio.com/partner?oid=1&affi... My Photo Kit: Leica M11: https://geni.us/RvJSUk Leica M6: https://geni.us/H4NZTa Leica 28mm Summicron: https://geni.us/YAair Leica 35mm Summilux: https://geni.us/2xhIfkB Leica 50mm Summilux: https://geni.us/VtYro Leica 90mm Summarit: https://geni.us/sijs Cover Your RED DOT: https://geni.us/reddotcover/ My Video Kit: Sony A7SIII: https://geni.us/2ppkK Sony 16-35GM: https://geni.us/f5LTb Sony 50mm GM: https://geni.us/Etnf Sony 135GM: https://geni.us/PuyIF7 Mobile mic: https://bhpho.to/4dmP4WZ Studio mic: https://bhpho.to/49WxBlj Lens Accessories: VND#1: https://geni.us/wIwxkzI VND#2 (most used): https://geni.us/ULEmA CP: https://geni.us/DT5RBmt ProMist: https://geni.us/iB5zYbI My favorite mic: https://geni.us/4r7Q8xF My printer: https://geni.us/BbUcVOj Protect your gear: https://www.ppa.com/join/member-2-member I use Squarespace with a lot of custom coding for my website. Check out Squarespace here: https://squarespace.syuh.net/c/513183... Need additional footage? https://artlist.io/referral/6264182/Dave 00:00 Introduction: Breaking a Years-Long Habit 01:00 Why the 28mm Summicron beats the Summilux and Elmarit 01:50 Mike Chudley’s Experience: Noticing the Summicron Sharpness 03:10 Road Trip Recap: Zurich to Zermatt 03:48 Reason #1: Zone Focusing is "Cake" on a 28mm 04:22 My Street Photography Settings: Auto ISO and F8 05:40 Reason #2: The Power of Cropping with 60 Megapixels 06:21 Megapixel Math: From 28mm (60MP) to 90mm (6MP) 07:16 Unexpected Adventure: Tunneling through the Alps by Train 08:24 Reason #3: The Versatility of 28mm Across All Genres 09:12 Comparing the 28mm M Setup to the Leica Q Line 10:35 Zero Regrets: Why I’m Not Reaching for the 35mm Summilux 11:23 Gallery and Shop Very Good Presets 11:32 Final Thoughts and Controversy Tease I’ve spent years telling you that the 35mm Summilux FLE is my ride-or-die lens, but a recent road trip through Switzerland and Italy has changed everything. In this video, we explore why the Leica 28mm Summicron Aspherical V1 is actually the only lens you need for street, travel, and landscape photography—especially when paired with the high-resolution sensor of the Leica M11. We break down the three core reasons for this shift: the ease of zone focusing (setting your distance once and shooting all day), the incredible flexibility of cropping a 60-megapixel file down to a usable 50mm or even 90mm equivalent, and the sheer versatility of the 28mm focal length across every genre of photography. From the rainy streets of Zurich to the massive peaks of the Matterhorn, the 28mm Summicron delivered a "point and shoot" experience that allowed me to stay present in the moment without ever wishing I had a different lens in my bag. If you've been considering the "one-lens, one-camera" lifestyle, this might be the sign you've been looking for. DISCLAIMER: Some of these links are affiliate links, meaning that if you click it and buy the service or product, they give me a small commission for sending you. This is a small way I support this channel, and making videos like this one.
