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freaklikeme wrote:
How are you getting along with the 55-135, Kent?
Personally, I'm not much for fixed-lens cameras. I'd rather have a second CL with the 23, which would cut down on lens changes and provide a full back-up in the event of a primary failure.
A pair of CL's ... crossed my mind, also. That, or a TL2... or an SL for more FF options, or etc. 
So far, the 55-135 seems to be nice. Could quibble a bit about the manual focus (by wire) experience, though. I've got my FN button set for switching focus modes. Haven't quite got the hang of the magnification coming / going / staying. Trying it without peaking now. Works well, when magnified, but the "by wire" thing might take some getting used to.
As to kit build:
OR ... I could go with the 11-23 and the 23/2 or 35/1.4 sandwiched between the two zooms (11-23 in lieu of Q 28mm FL, 23/2 in lieu of Q 1.7).
The prime could be the "fixed" lens on one body, and I could switch out the zooms ... leap-frogging either side of the prime with the other body. Basically, I'm looking for a prime body and a zoom body kind of setup. One for convenience-range, one for IQ-low light (and quick switch, fewer dust bunny lens changes). The zoom has a nice draw to it. I imagine the prime will draw even better.
Other than using my GX8 to test the 50-200, I've shot it "fixed" with just the PL 15/1.7 (my only m43 lens). Last night, I pulled it out (switching to it for wider from the CL) after shooting the CL and mentally didn't want to put the CL down (read on).
On the CL itself ...
I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY like the shutter release on the CL. The shutter release stages like a nicely worked 1911 trigger ... crisp, clean, light break around say 2.5 lbs - 3.5 lbs. Not a touchy hair trigger, <2 lbs. Not a heavy pull trigger >4 lbs.. Just the right amount that you don't accidently release it while you've got it half pressed ... yet, it requires no "effort", when you reflex on target acquisition. Super, super nice.
It really makes for an excellent engagement between the eye and the hand. I mean, it feels like a "camera" should, imo. Might sound silly or overly romanticized to the mechanical era, but ... dang, it feels just right.
It's a different hold, and sometimes I'm a little fiddly with figuring out the hold still. But, that release sets the bar for me, going forward. Makes me wonder how a Q or SL will feel in my (largish) hands, and if the release is as nice as the CL. Then, it makes me wonder if Leica can adjust the tension in the shutter release (like a gunsmith changing springs or adjusting the break) of different models. M shooters are probably laughing at me about now.
Still adjusting to other things, but overall, the progression is in a good direction, I think. Just some learning curve / adjusting stuff. Time will tell if the CL becomes my main, or secondary. I figure it'll be a matter of finding the right combo of things. I just started on this journey ... long way to go, yet.
I just wish I didn't have to "buy to try" everything for finding out what I like. And, renting everything to find out, ain't much better. Such is life in Kornfield Kounty. 
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