Opinions on moving to M10 or SL2-S from Q-P

[pixelstrata]

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Dear all.. 

Wondering what some opinions are on my thinking of migrating from my Leica Q-P (didn't love the 28mm focal length), which I just sold, to either the M10 or the SL2-S. Horses for courses, I know. I also have the M9 in good working order; no sensor issues; it produces decent work.

I have the 50mm f2 Summicron-M 1979-today version. And also the 90mm f2.5 Summarit-M lenses. 

Logically, getting an SL2-S leaves me with an M and L camera. Can use the M lenses with the SLS-2 and adapter. The thinking behind the SL2-S is big viewfinder, decent low light performance, the zoom-to-focus feature, and a decent sensor. Added advantage of adding an AF lens too, some decent low-cost non-Leica options.

OR get an M10, which gives me 2x M cameras—use the lenses on both. Access the newer M10 sensor. Stay in the rangefinder focus world. 

Wild card: sell the M9 too, get into the M11. 

I'd be interested to hear thoughts on this type of transition. My work is street, urban.

Thanks!

Edited yesterday at 02:46 AM by pixelstrata

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[Chris W]

It's very personal.

I prefer the M focussing to SL2-S auto focus. I prefer to carry my M10 around as opposed to the bulkier SL2-S. 

Others would advise the exact opposite.

[martin]

you will love the SL2-S over the M10

the SL2S is easier to focus, more accurate and has more possibilities to adapt other lenses

less stylish, less hip and the value will possibly trop down

[jaapv]

I do use my SL2S as everyday, carry everywhere camera, but I would hesitate to use it for street. Too much of a "I am taking a photograph!" billboard due to size and "professional" look. What about the Q43?

[jaapv]

59 minutes ago, martin said:

the value will possibly trop down

From 2000 Euro?

[Jeff S]

Everyone is different, involving lots of variables, which often change over time.  I currently have two Ms (M10-M and M10-R) and an SL2, using each with native Leica lenses. The SL2 with 24-90 serves to complement the Ms for myriad circumstances, so I sold my other SL lenses, and don’t adapt M lenses; they work best on the M for me. The Monochrom is my favorite M, using 35/50, while the M10-R mostly sits on the shelf.  The Q3-43 is tempting, but I’m reluctant to introduce a third system. Instead, I’m selling my infrequently used 28 M Summicron and picking up the new SL 28-70 for a lighter, compact native zoom option.

I’m sure your path will differ. Nobody else can plan it for you.

[Dazzajl]

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I can’t tell you that I like the combination of M and SL. I only use manual focus lenses on the SL and the workflow of picking a lens and then being able to choose rangefinder or big bright EVF, depending on the situation is great.