egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Share #1 Posted May 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Would I loose some quality or picture magic if prefer R-system? Please Help to select ! Glad any comments ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 19, 2008 Posted May 19, 2008 Hi egorkum, Take a look here R vs M. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted May 19, 2008 Share #2 Posted May 19, 2008 No. R lenses haven't been updated for some time (most of them), but they are still outstanding. Some are almost identical in design to the M equivalents, while some are different. Obviously, in longer lengths, there is no competition anyway. They are also very much more affordable than their M counterparts. Welcome to the forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 19, 2008 Share #3 Posted May 19, 2008 No- you'll only loose a lot of money because in the end you'll find you want both systems.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 19, 2008 Share #4 Posted May 19, 2008 Its actually a great time to buy into the R system. Prices have never been cheaper (for s/h gear). I was at a camera fair yesterday and found several nice R bodies on sale for £100-£200, as well as some very tempting R lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jimmy pro Posted May 19, 2008 Share #5 Posted May 19, 2008 Would I loose some quality or picture magic if prefer R-system? Please Help to select ! Glad any comments ! You might loose some weight carrying it around. Which could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your situation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #6 Posted May 19, 2008 Thanks Gentlemen ! Buying R set ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted May 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted May 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) So what have you decided to buy? I agree with James, now is a great time to buy R kit. Prices are falling with uncertainty over the 'R10' issue. Some of the R glass is sublime. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted May 19, 2008 What about R10? May be I need have some patience? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 19, 2008 Share #9 Posted May 19, 2008 Patience and very deep pockets... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #10 Posted May 19, 2008 Have not taken the hint. Egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted May 19, 2008 Share #11 Posted May 19, 2008 Jaap is correct in that you will indeed want both R and M. And yes, now is the time to buy R lenses because the prices are way down, but I truly believe the lenses you buy will be compatible with the Digital R and the prices will rebound once that camera is announced. I have no info on that, it is a gut feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #12 Posted May 19, 2008 Thanks again Sirs! May be M to R adapter, M lenses, R and M body is good choice for me? I'm at the cross-roads again. Egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted May 19, 2008 Share #13 Posted May 19, 2008 Don't compromise with the adaptor would be my advice. Buy the R first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #14 Posted May 19, 2008 OK. Thanks. My dealer doesnt know about price falling down. R and M lenses cost equally. I prefer new gear. egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #15 Posted May 19, 2008 So mirror is the only decisive advantage of R egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 19, 2008 Share #16 Posted May 19, 2008 OK. Thanks.My dealer doesnt know about price falling down. R and M lenses cost equally. I prefer new gear. egor Your dealer knows you want to buy Even new R lenses are discounted by most dealers - they are trying to clear their stocks. It would seem likely that any new Leica SLR will have autofocus (just my opinion). I really wouldn't buy new R glass however. There is hardly anything to go wrong with a Mint s/h lens so why pay more? I would go for a new body if budget allows - again you should find new R9's at discounted prices. You can't use M lenses on an R (OK some viso flex tele lenses as an exception). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted May 19, 2008 The New R will be announced in five minutes i've spent my money. Thanks people! Egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 19, 2008 Share #18 Posted May 19, 2008 So mirror is the only decisive advantage of Regor No... The lack of a mirror is one of the decisive advantages of the M... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egorkum Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share #19 Posted May 19, 2008 I've got used to pre-release the mirror on my hasselblad Egor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted May 20, 2008 Share #20 Posted May 20, 2008 On the subject of new versus used R glass, you might like to consider the possibility of "Ex Demo" R lenses. These can be very competitiive, and have the advantage of a full Passport warranty (at least, they do in the UK). I've gone down this route with the last three R lenses which I've bought, a 21-35, a 28-90, and a 100 macro Elmarit, all as new, and all at virtually half list price with full warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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