Abuttolph wrote:
Pretty presumptuous of you to think that you can speak for HBC, or to suggest that he is the only reason why Leica is still in business. He probably was the most famous Leica photographer and an incredible master at that. There have been and still are many Leica photographers, both well-known and unknown who have worked with and enjoyed their Leica equipment.
People are free to choose and use whatever gear that they want. Because someone uses any particular brand, that does not make them an exhibitionist. Do some people use their Leica gear for show? Yes, absolutely. However, there are many serious photographers who use it because it suits their needs and/or they simply enjoy it. Bashing people for their choice in photo equipment is childish. It does not matter what they choose - that is up to them and there is no reason to denigrate anyone for their choices.
At this point in time, I am using both Leica and Sony equipment. Two systems for different purposes. Believe me, my equipment is not there to show off or to be used a bling. It is used because I get what I want from it and I enjoy it.
As for the OP's original question, I would agree with those who have stated that something like one of the Q's would not be a replacement for your Nikon gear, but would be complimentary. Using a Leica camera is a different experience from any other system that I have used and it is very enjoyable. If you have access to a store where Leica equipment is sold, you might want to go there and try one out to see if you like it. That would give you a feel for it before taking the financial plunge....Show more →
youie wrote:
Hi all,
The title of the thread may be a little misleading, because it could be another camera brand. But I always was "interested" by the Leica brand.
Let me explain, I'm a Nikon fan, I have been shotting Nikon for several years. I appreciate top quality optics, but I'm not getting any younger. At the beginning I was using DSLR's, that I found quite "big" . When Nikon introduced the mirrorless option, I thought to my self, finally I will be using top of the line line optics but in a small form factor. But it turns out, the best in class glass comes in a quite big form factor, just think about the 50mm 1.2, or the 85mm 1.2.
So, that's were the Leica comes in the picture, I have been researching a lot lately about the Leica, specially the Q3, or the Q43.
Besides being very expensive, the Leica cameras bring into the equation, a very good camera set up with excellent optic lenses.
So, I was wondering how many of you think the Leica system would be a very good alternative to the Nikon system?
Thank You....Show more →
Well we're on page 4 now, maybe you've already decided, But i made this decision years ago, vs Leica R. Basically Leica was more expensive, and it didn't seem to make a lot of difference. Which lens did I want to do without, none of them, so I kept Nikon
Leica M: are you ok having nothing over 135mm, no af afaik, no zooms? Completely different systems. Leica SL might be good if youre okay having less lenses
I haven’t made my mind yet, but I’m very close to make my final decision.
English isn’t my first language so I sometimes I have a hard time expressing myself or translating my thoughts into words.
My question should have been more precise; it was not about Leica replacing Nikon as a full system.
My favorite set-up is the Z7II with the Nikon 28mm 1.4ED, but for a walk combo I find it a little bit awkward and to big.
So, what I wanted really to know was if the Leica Q3 that has a very good 28mm lens, could replace my set-up.
Clearly, I’m not interested in leaving the Nikon system, and during me research, I found out that many photographers have the Q3 as their street/family vacation set up.
Thank You for inquiring about my question.
If 28mm is a focal length you like and you regularly go out with just a 28 then the Q is a good option. If you're into a fixed lens 28mm body there is always the GFX100RF. Which is a bit of a niche thing but the price, size and focal length is there.
Final point, you are looking at cameras costing thousands of dollars. They are good. All of them. The one you have and the ones you're looking at. The deciding factor is price, weight, size and usability (as in ergonomics). Image quality stopped being a factor 10 years ago (probably more than 10 years actually).
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