SL and Q combo

[m9photo]

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For you guys that own both, what is your percentage and quality time spent on both whenever you are out shooting pics? 

is it equal of 50/50, 80/20, 70/30, 60/40 etc? 

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[antigallican]

They are just very different. The Q is what I have with me whether I intend to take pictures or not. The SL I use in the studio or if I'm off to take a particular picture.

[KariP]

The Q is my28mm lens. On SL I have Summilux-SL 50mm, other SL Apo-Vario-Elmarit-SL 90-280mm (or 18mm or 90mm M lens).

So, it’s like asking how many pictures I take on each focal length (or spend time taking). Im carrying the combination I see fit to what I’m expecting on the situation. Sometimes I just go with SL+24-90 or Q and SL+Summilux-M 50mm (lighter, smaller). I wouldn’t consider owning a 28mm M or SL lens.

[Fedro]

the Q2 is a good companion for the SL, same batteries and good overall weight.

I normally match it with the SL and 75 cron

[Jared]

My time is split among three cameras at present.

Hasselblad X1D:  Anything contemplative where I don’t need to worry about weight

SL: Anything with any motion to speak of

Q2: Travel, street, family, casual, and more contemplative photos where the weight of the X1D is a hassle.

I’d say 50% is the X1D, 30% is the Q2, and 20% is the SL.

The Q2 does complement the SL well if you want a two camera system.  The big difference, obviously, is in the flexibility of the SL lenses.  Zooms from 16-180, some lovely primes, and the entire world of ‘M’ mount lenses.  Only real disadvantage over the Q is the obvious one of size and weight.  But that’s a huge disadvantage for certain types of photography, so the Q has and will continue to have a place for me.

[Donzo98]

70/30 Q2 vs SL.

Q2 goes everywhere. SL comes out for selected use with the Noctilux, 16-35 (wide angle), 50 SL, 75 SL.