Building out MP kit with 50 Summilux when I already have a Q3 43. GAS or worth considering?

[krillnasty]

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Hi all. Thanks in advance for helping me. 

I currently have an MP with a 35mm Ultron f2. I love it. However, I shoot low light combat sports photography professionally, and take shots with the MP to complement my Canon R5 set up. I also have a Q3 43 that has become my every day/travel digital camera, as the last thing I want to do is drag around my mirrorless set up.

My question - I love the 43mm focal length of the Q3 43. I also love the 35mm of the Ultron. However, I am falling in love with images I am seeing from the 1.4 50mm Summilux, and debating adding it as a second lens for my MP. The extra light could be helpful for sports photography, however I am slightly concerned about focusing being harder, and if the rangefinder lines are that much harder to use vs the 35mm. 

I also have some international travel coming up and will bring the MP/Q3 43 combo. Is it silly to want a 50mm lens for film when I already have the 43mm digital? I also once had a Q2M and didn’t love the 28mm focal length so expanding my kit to be wider doesn’t suit my style.

Thanks so much.

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[Don Flynn]

I would say if you want the 50mm Summilux I would get it. If you plan on traveling "light" a nice 50mm could come in handy and remember the old adage, if you ain't got it you'll end up needing it.

Are you happy with the Ultron? If so I would look at a Voigtlander 50mm to save a few bucks, but still get a quality optic. 

 

 

Edited July 20 by Don Flynn

[spydrxx]

It seems like a worthwhile purchase...if you can get a good price, or maybe a used one. If $ is an issue consider some of the lesser priced alternatives...even the much older Canon 50/1.4 LTM with an LTM->M adapter.

[sometimesmaybe]

8 hours ago, krillnasty said:

I shoot low light combat sports photography professionally, and take shots with the MP to complement my Canon R5 set up

there is only one way to cure your GAS 😉 i cant see a downside to getting a 50mm to compliment your 35mm

if youre worried about focusing, you might be better off shooting faster film like portra 800 or push your film in dev?