Camera (systems) next to Q series camera?

[ianforber]

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Just a Q2 for me. I bought it to replace my OMD-5 Mk2 system because the latter had too many buttons and an awful menu system. I could never remember how to do something and which button to press. I also wanted to remove the temptation to buy more lenses. After 18 months I added an M11 and a couple of lenses. About 18 months later I accepted that I had repeated my error and sold the M11 and lenses. I convinced myself that I needed a small camera with a zoom lens for my landscape photography so I bought a Fuji XT-50. A week later I came to my senses and sold the Fuji. 
 

That was a year ago. The Q2 remains. I suppose it’s about time I did something stupid and buy another camera to use alongside the Q2. So far I’ve resisted the temptation but the new OMD-5 looks interesting…

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[DenverSteve]

Depends on where I'm going and doing.  When working, depending on FL needs I'll have my M11 and appropriate lenses and/or D'lux8.  For longer FL needs I'll have my Sonys with a combination of A7r V, A7c r and/or RX10 iv. Different cameras/lenses for different needs.  If out and about in the city I'll have my Q3 43 alone. 

[Oxfordian]

For digital photography along with my Q3 28 I have a SL2 plus 20, 50 and 85 primes along with a 24-70.

On the analogue front I have a MP plus 35 Summicron, Nikon FM2n and FA cameras plus an assortment of Nikkor primes, these can be used on the SL2 via a F to L adapter.

I used to have a full compliment of Nikon digital kit, DSLR and Mirrorless but got fed up lugging cameras and big lenses around so sold the lot, I am much happier going out with nothing more than a Billingham Hadley bag, bliss.

[daan]

My Q3 is my go-to camera. Whenever I’m with family or out for the day, it’s always with me. In addition, I love shooting with the SL 50 Lux, even though the Q3 allows for easy cropping to 50mm. The images from the Lux have something truly special, there’s a unique character to the rendering that I haven’t found in any other lens. So whenever possible, I carry both. 50mm is my favorite focal length, but the 28mm on the Q3 is far more practical for me. I often need something wider, which is why I’m not considering the Q3 43.
 

I also own the SL 90-280 and the SL 14-24 (Leica version). Those two are very specific lenses that I only take with me when I have a clear purpose in mind. Ideally, my bag contains just the Q3 and the SL with the 50 Lux, that’s my core setup.

 

I use both an SL2 and SL2-S; the SL3 feels like overkill and doesn’t offer me anything I’m missing. The image quality from the SL cameras is simply outstanding. Since I often use the Q3 on its own and want the option to crop right then and there, I intentionally traded in my Q2, which turned out to be a very good decision.

[peter roehsler]

With my Q I occasionally carry a Sigma FP or a Sigma bf with a 21mm Angulon and Summicrons 35/40/90mm lenses, all M mount leftovers from the analog days.

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[mmanda]

I currently have the OG Q (mine is a real beat up one and rear wheel doesnt work) an M10 with 28, 35 cron, 9cm elmar and I have just gotten a Sony A7C II.   I am going to Namibia next March and want to use the A7c with a telephoto for the trip, so am currently trying to wrangle this computer disguised as a Camera - so many settings ergh. One of the things that drew me to Leica was you can just set it once and then just take photos!

I am enjoying the Q and seriously thinking of selling the M10 and the beat up Q for a nicely working Q in mint condition.  Remaining funds can go back in the 

Edited Sunday at 07:05 AM by mmanda

[Viv]

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On 8/2/2025 at 12:18 AM, Patrick NL said:

Like most owners of a Q camera, the Q3 28mm in my case, I do have other cameras next to it; the Q3 is great but I cannot do everything with it. So I have other cameras next to it. You too?

I have been a Fujifilm X shooter for 10 years until I bought my Leica. The camera ruined me; the image quality difference is too big. So I sold most of my Fujifilm set and bought Nikon Z next to it; I have a history before Fujifilm with Nikon. Last year I bought the very nice Nikon Zf. A few weeks ago I bought the amazing Nikon Z8. 

What do you use next to your Q or don't you use something next to your Q?

In addition to my Q2, I use a Leica M11, a Leica CL and a Hasselblad X2D-100C.