pebbles Posted May 7, 2023 Share #1 Posted May 7, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone sold their CL with 18-56 Elmarit and bought a Q2 ? If so was it a good move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LocalHero1953 Posted May 7, 2023 Share #2 Posted May 7, 2023 (edited) Yes, and yes. I also sold the 35, 60 and 11-23 TL lenses. The Q2 can't replace either the short or the long end, but all photography involves compromises. Objectively, one gains IS, macro, weather proofing, an almost silent leaf shutter, and a smaller package than the CL and several lenses. Subjectively I gained better IQ and low light performance (though not up to the standard of the SL2-S). AF is roughly the same - not nearly as good as such a later camera than the CL should deliver. APSC vs FF is not important for me. I enjoy the direct manual controls for aperture and shutter speed, but after the CL I still forget they're there. Switching to A or S mode and AF using the analogue dials rather than a 'mode' dial is obvious and simple Whether it is worth it depends on what is important for you, though. Edit. It is heresy to say so, but I enjoy choosing my crop and composition in post processing rather than with a zoom at the time of shooting. Edited May 7, 2023 by LocalHero1953 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeLD Posted May 7, 2023 Share #3 Posted May 7, 2023 I've gone to a Q2 from a CL also and totally agree with LocalHero 1953. However I do use the crop zoom feature to get precropped JPG images and also uncropped DNG by shooting both. I also set my review to display the just taken cropped image until I release the shutter button. This allows me to immediately reframe and take another shot if needed. The 47mp resolution of the Q2 sensor combined with the excellent sharpness of the lens makes the need for long range lenses a minor issue for me, since I do mostly street photography. For the rare case of needing a zoom by backup Lumix LX100ii micro 4/3 with its PanLeica lens usually fills my zoom needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted May 7, 2023 Share #4 Posted May 7, 2023 FTAOD, I do use the crop feature when shooting, but only to constrain the area of action of metering and autofocus. My first action in post processing is to batch process all images to release the crop to the full frame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwihenk Posted May 10, 2023 Share #5 Posted May 10, 2023 I'd stick to the Cl (it is a really fantastic camera and more flexible and buy a second hand Q1. Only if you really really need the extra megapixels: buy a Q2 CL: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Q2: 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Q2: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/376514-cl-to-q2/?do=findComment&comment=4768403'>More sharing options...
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