Is q2m the right choice?

[Kamyar]

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Hello everyone. 👋

I have asked the same question before but I did not get a complete result.

I have m10m and sl2. And i have 28Mlux , 35M,fle, 50Mapo, 75M,apo, and 24-90 sl. 
i shoot b&w. I use m10m In most cases , and use sl2 on bad weather and same times. I have question , Can q2m be a camera for everyday companionship and support?

Is it reasonable to pay for such work?  Or do you suggest buying another lens for M?  I have an offer to buy q2m and accessories for $ 6800. Grip, case, battery, filter, strap, thumbs up, All 6800$ Brand new. 
what do you think? 
What is your guidance or experience?

I also ask this question in forum Q and I hope I can make a decision soon. 
thanks 

kamyar. 

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[Herr Barnack]

@Kamyar  No one on this forum can make the exact right decision for you; only you can do that.

That said, let's look at the evidence - you shoot black and white.  That is the Q2M's forte. 

Yes, you have the M10M and a 28 Summilux for B&W.  Does that mean the Q2M would be redundant?  In some ways, yes.  In some ways, no.  The Q2 (color or black and white) is a totally different camera from an M camera.  Using a Q2 is a completely different experience from using an M camera.  Will the Q2M deliver similar or the same results as your M10M?  Yes.  The Q2 offers features that your M10M does not have:  Auto focus.  Image stabilization.  Macro capability.  Weather sealing.  At 47.3 mp, a slightly higher pixel count sensor.

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...Can q2m be a camera for everyday companionship and support?

IMHO, the answer to that question is yes - without question.

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I have an offer to buy q2m and accessories for $ 6800. Grip, case, battery, filter, strap, thumbs up, All 6800$ Brand new. 

Is that a good deal?  It's not exactly a steal, but it does sound like a fair price.

My gut tells me that you want the Q2M.  If you want it and you can afford it, I say buy it. 

 

 

Edited June 11, 2021 by Herr Barnack

[Kamyar]

4 hours ago, Herr Barnack said:

@Kamyar  No one on this forum can make the exact right decision for you; only you can do that.

That said, let's look at the evidence - you shoot black and white.  That is the Q2M's forte. 

Yes, you have the M10M and a 28 Summilux for B&W.  Does that mean the Q2M would be redundant?  In some ways, yes.  In some ways, no.  The Q2 (color or black and white) is a totally different camera from an M camera.  Using a Q2 is a completely different experience from using an M camera.  Will the Q2M deliver similar or the same results as your M10M?  Yes.  The Q2 offers features that your M10M does not have:  Auto focus.  Image stabilization.  Macro capability.  Weather sealing.  At 47.3 mp, a slightly higher pixel count sensor.

IMHO, the answer to that question is yes - without question.

Is that a good deal?  It's not exactly a steal, but it does sound like a fair price.

My gut tells me that you want the Q2M.  If you want it and you can afford it, I say buy it. 

 

 

Thanks buddy. Yes.  You are right.  I hope I get it.

[fotografr]

I think what it comes down to is whether you want to prioritize rangefinder shooting or give yourself an autofocus EVF option. I have both the Q2M and the M10M and my personal preference is for the M10M with a 28mm. My favorite lens at that focal length is the amazing little Summaron. I like it so much I ended up selling my big, heavy 28mm Summilux. In terms of image quality, my preference is the M10M with the 28 Summaron over the Q2M. It's very subjective, but I find myself having to work much less on the M10M files to get what I want.