Fred Miranda wrote: retrofocus wrote: Fred Miranda wrote:
After about 2 weeks, this poll shows that FM members prefer the 28mm and 43mm lenses almost equally. Also among those who favor the 28mm lens, the preference for the Q2 and Q3 is also balanced. This could be due to pricing considerations, sensor output, as well as body aesthetic changes.
In this case wouldn't it be better to have an EVF-M (or Q) with exchangeable lens mount allowing different focal-lengths to be mounted (like 28 and 40 mm for example)? I suspect Leica could make such camera quite easily but doesn't want to interfere with the decent sales of the fixed-lens Q-series. Leica users have only choices between in-camera OVF-based M-series, fixed lens EVF-based Q-series, and much more bulky EVF-based SL-series with L-mount. An EVF-based camera with M (or Q) form factor and exchangeable lens mount is missing (and using the external EVF viewfinder box on the M camera is by far not the same and more like a crutch).
I believe that cameras with built-in lenses can be much smaller overall since the lens can be positioned very close to the sensor, almost touching it. This proximity allows for the design of high-performing and compact lenses like 28mm f/1.7 and 43mm f/2 APO with AF and OIS.
However, if a camera is designed for interchangeable AF lenses, the lenses will be much larger, resulting in a bulkier overall setup. The smallest I've seen is the Sony A7CR, but I'm unsure if Leica can design a robust compact camera of this type, especially since they may not want to compromise EVF resolution or magnification to achieve a smaller size.
Personally, I value compactness, so I converted my A7CR to UT and use compact M lenses on it. This setup doesn't have AF unless I use the EA9 AF adapter.
How do you like the MF experience on the Sony bodies?
I really struggled on the Nikon bodies with it. I thought I liked it at first, then more use and it just got sort of complicated and boring. It felt like why not use a damn AF lens with this body.
The going back to M bodies, you remember how simple and easy the RF patch is and you never have to move a joystick, just twist and shoot.
Oct 16, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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