Yeats
All-Pro
- Location
- New Jersey, USA
- Name
- Chris
I'd probably just find another hobby...
I've often said that if I could only have one camera system, it would be built around the OMD. And if we're talking about a multi-lens setup, I'd still say that, as much as I love the variety I get from my other gear. In fact, I've really limited my OMD gear to mostly longer lenses now because I have other gear that covers the other focal lengths in ways I prefer. But if we're talking one full system, its built around the OMD because it's just so damned good at everything I do. No real downsides to that camera, and if I didn't love variety so much, an extensive m43 setup with a couple of bodies might do it for me.
BUT....
That wasn't the question here. It was about a single camera and single lens (and has since morphed into maybe two lenses, tops, or two fixed lens cameras.... Which is the way this stuff always starts!). But for ONE SINGLE camera/lens combination, the "system" strengths didn't matter any more and it just comes down to what's your favorite focal length (or zoom range) and what's the best way for you to get that in a one camera / one lens setup. At which point I'm considering either the RX1 or one of the new 28mm pocketable fixed lens fraternal twins from Nikon and Ricoh. Or, if a "conversion lens" doesn't count against your one lens allowance, maybe the X100s with the 28mm adapter also.
If we're talking full systems, my answer changes completely. And I'd go with the OMD. But that wasn't the question...
-Ray
To a large extent I agree with your reasoning, and the OM-D is actually very close to my dream camera. However, for my purpose (backpacking), the weathersealed lenses for this camera are all too large, and with a non-weathersealed prime, it doesn't offer that much over the X100 (although IBIS is very nice); that, combined with a fairly high price (which diminishes my travel budget), made me choose the X100 over it. But if I had more money and/or didn't have to carry the weight on my back for months on end, the OM-D would be a no-brainer.
I'd probably just find another hobby...
Leica M240 for me, with a 50mm Noctilux f/0.95.
Just out of interest Gordon, why not a Noctilux?
BEcause, for me, it's what I already carry now (except I use a M9 and the CV50mm 1.5 and I'm not in a rush to upgrade). I have the 1.1 but almost never take it out anymore. So I just know the Summilux is the lens for me.
Now, if I could have TWO lenses........
gordon
BEcause, for me, it's what I already carry now (except I use a M9 and the CV50mm 1.5 and I'm not in a rush to upgrade). I have the 1.1 but almost never take it out anymore. So I just know the Summilux is the lens for me.
Now, if I could have TWO lenses........
gordon
But you DO have 2! Right? So......?