To sell or not to sell?

[quiet.seattle]

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I am an enthusiastic amateur who shoots mostly street and portraits. I bought my first Leica, a used Q2, a year ago and love it. However, I am more of a 35 to 50mm shooter so I added to my arsenal and purchased a used SL2-S and two Panasonic lenses, a 35 and  a 50. Now, the Q43 appears and seems to be a dream camera for my purposes. I'm not interested in video and do miss the tilt screen I've utilized with previous cameras. I'm not wealthy or I would just buy a Q3 43 and add it to the collection. Could use some counseling. Do I sell both (or one of) the Q2 and SL2-S and replace them with the Q3 43? Thank you for your indulgence.

[LocalHero1953]

In your shoes, and if 35 and 50 fulfilled all my desires, I would sell the SL system and buy the Q3 43 without a moment’s thought.

I have a Q2 and SL2-S, but 35 and 50 do not fulfill all my desires! I need longer.

Edited October 1, 2024 by LocalHero1953

[Dr. G]

I could happily replace my APO 35 and APO 50 on the SL3 with the Q3 43.  In fact, now that I have the 43, I have my APO 50 up for sale already.  

I'm keeping my 50mm Summilux-SL, though.  Different animal altogether.

Edited October 2, 2024 by Dr. G

[Camaro5]

I did something similar.  Sold my SL2 and four lenses plus my Q2 to get a Q3 28.  Left me some cash to get into another backup system.  You can second guess yourself until the cows come home but I'm happy with the Q3 28.