hopefully with the new m5, which is aimed at more than the casual user (in my opinion) should see the introduction of some new small lenses. I had the original M, the 22mm and the 11-22mm were both fantastic lenses, small, sharp, and solid contruction, and the body felt SOLID for what it was. the slow af didnt bother me too much, but lack of controls, and the HUGE AF square was bloody frustrating at times when trying to pinpoint focus.:bang: with the M5, they have 4 dials, which is more than enough, but it looks like it doesn't have an adjustable focus point size again.
If canon expects users to make up the difference with dslr lenses they are kidding themselves, good in a pinch, or for some fun, but not practical to carry all day.
Since their semi pro lens line is really for full frame, with only a couple decent apsc specific lenses. maybe the M system will slowly evolve into their semi pro apsc line? It's obvious they know how to make lenses, now they actually need to stop being afraid of cannibalizing dslr sales and MAKE THEM.
I think the body is better looking than the m3 +evf, the grip on that actually felt pretty good. it kind of looks like the ******* child of the fuji xt10 and canon m3. the ability to move the focus point with the touchscreen while the camera is up to your eye is also a great implementation that other manufacturers seem to be doing.
only time will tell?
but for $1100usd, and what will probably be $1500AUD +++
I'd rather go a used xt-1 for about 700AUD...
my 2 cents
