Leica Q-P moving to Leica M-P

[ShafQ-P]

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Hi All

I’ve just recently joined the forum and hoped you might be able to advise me. 
 

I have had my Leica Q-P for a couple of years now and have taken some amazing photos. However I m now considering moving on to the Leica M-P 240 with a 50mm or 35mm Leica Summicron  (vintage) , Voigtlander or similar lenses. Although I have loved my Q-P I have always found it slightly hard at times to gel with the 28mm focal length. I prefer urban street photography mainly and mainly shooting people.  28mm can be a little intrusive  as it means getting really close and in London / Italy (where I shoot most) that can cause quite a bit of offence. I find myself cropping a fair bit in post at times. I have mainly in the past shot with Fuji x100, Xpro-1, XT-2 and Leica M8.2.  All with 35mm to 50mm lens.  So I am kind of used to that field of view. 
 

I have recently had a very short play with the M240 and m10 (the latter being out of my price range) with a 50mm summicron and did like the feel overall.  I didn’t find the m240 that much fatter then the m10 and I could definitely afford the M-P 240, which is my preference.  
 

I know these are two different type of cameras however I can only afford one.  What should I do? 

So I guess my questions are 

>  Have you made the jump from Leica Q to Leica M240 or vice versa and why? 

> Did you feel you missed the Leica Q and the amazing Summilux lens.

> Did you miss the versatility of the Q, with its autofocus and image stabilisation.

> Is the M240 weather sealed better then the Q and do you think it will hold its value in years to come, just in case I might wish to upgrade in 2/3 years.

> How do the images compare Q-P vs M240.  Which do you prefer and why? 

> I have heard rumours of a M11-P release potentially by the end of the year.  Do you think this may drive prices of previous M models down? 

I’m sorry if it’s a lot to ask and I know it is always a personal opinion.  However, I would sincerely appreciate any advice you could give me.  

 

 

 

 

 

[dugby]

I have both an M240 and M10-R (and various APO/Lux’s) and would like to suggest a variation to your plan , if the numbers can add up for you :

Go for an M10-P with a Zeiss ZM 50mm Planar f2.0

By going with the Planar (a superb lens that I also have), with the money saved in avoiding a Summicron might go to get a M10-P

 

The improved and quieter shutter of the 10P is a significant improvement over the M240’s shutter.

Plus the 10P’s newer Maestro and newer sensor capabilities - WB, ISO sensitivity dynamic range would place you in a better position.

 

I have been a single lens 50APO/M10-R user for some time,  but would advocate a “Zeiss Planer M10-P” as an ideal starting point for those with limits on getting into an M

 

Otherwise a M10 with Zeiss Planar.

 

 

[ShafQ-P]

Thank you for the suggestion.  I have been considering the M10-P also.  However Leica London have advised me to hold on until the end of the year as there are rumours of a M11-P on the horizon which may make the purchase a bit more digestible.  All be it I would still have to let go of my Q-P to fund it. 
 

I hadn’t considered the Zeiss lens i’ll definitively have a look into this.