You have $3000, what would you buy?

You have $3000, what would you buy?

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I don't see dark corners from the Tamron 17mm lens. Is it only RF wide angle lenses that mess up the corners?
 
I wonder if Leica sells me their loaner M240?
The A7 option is also appealing to me. Such a camera would complement my M8 and M9. I could use the wide angle lenses on the M9.
 
raid said:
I don't see dark corners from the Tamron 17mm lens. Is it only RF wide angle lenses that mess up the corners?
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Correct indeed Raid.

SLR lenses are fine on these cameras and they still are a compact kit! I travelled Berlin with only the 50mm 1.2L (with the aperture stuck wide open, repaired since) and the Tamron Adaptall 17mm 3.5 and these are some of the shots I got:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/johannielscom/albums/72157673118044185

The portrait of me was shot by my best buddy Lem. I was in holiday mode, obviously... ;)
 
I like using the Canon FD 17/4 and I could then use the 35/2,8TS and the 50/1.2L and 85/1.2L. Is there an adapter for Rollei QBM lenses?
 
raid said:
I wonder if Leica sells me their loaner M240?
The A7 option is also appealing to me. Such a camera would complement my M8 and M9. I could use the wide angle lenses on the M9.
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Considering an A7 series myself, for use with my ZM lenses. The A7 iii is rumored to be announced soon.

John
 
raid said:
I have had this thought! Or sell my 75/1.4 Lux.
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Do not sell that lens! Get an EVF camera to use it on. Sony A7rii are under 3K new now, under $2K used. With that type of camera you can also adapt pretty much any lens.
 
raid said:
The lens is difficult to focus, but with the right camera it is a useful lens.
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With the a7 it would become easier to focus.
Nearly Everything becomes more accurate with an evf camera.
Zoom in with 11x magnification and focus in the evf or lcd if you’re in my boat with vision issues.
I’m with Huss. Don’t sell your Summilux75 if you are even considering an a7.
 
ptpdprinter said:
Does anybody here actually need another camera or lens? How about a workshop or a trip some place you have never been before?
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I was thinking a workshop would be a really good investment for you Raid. The knowledge you gain will last the rest of your life where as a camera is just another gadget that you'll get bored with and trade. When you mentioned getting a second SWC it was clear you've got everything and just looking to burn money. It's your money but I'd put it into something that would improve my photography like a workshop.
 
It has been over 20 years since the last workshop I have taken. It is a hobby for me, and I don't aim at making sales.
 
OK..I got it..A7 for 8 bills..and a WATE..used for 3K or so..I have this combo..and luv it..
Or..A7S..for 2K ..and see in the dark..or the A7Sii..for 2.4K..and go up to 400,000 iso..
Which is probably my next step..as I'm always runnin out of light..
Or..a Rolex..which feels great on the wrist..and will get used a lot more than my cams ever will..
 
raid said:
What is the advantage of using A7iii compared with past SONY models?
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Nothing in details I mean.
It´s a combination of a small body, a full frame sensor and a good EVF.
Plus some additional advantages in details. And the price for it.

What makes a good picture and what is responsible for what?
The body is relatively easy in this regard. Reliable functions (...), a good shape and a high resolution sensor that performs also at high sensitives.

The really new and outstanding feature of this combination is the small
flange focal length of the Sony E-Mount. This allows the use of nearly every lens ever produced without optical limitation.
Call it Sony, call it A7 - you get a body that takes your M-Lens with its real focal length like all other lenses.
An 1,8/50mm stays what it is constructed for - whatever bells and whistles will tell you different.
And you will find the advantages of your favorite lenses in your picture 1:1.
 
raid said:
It has been over 20 years since the last workshop I have taken. It is a hobby for me, and I don't aim at making sales.
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It's got nothing to do with sales. It's all to do with improving ones skillls. Wouldn't you like to produce better work or are you satisfied? Even if I didn't make a living with my photography I'd still want to produce the best images I can.
 
Raid:
Sell the M9 with new sensor- you'll never get more.
Buy Sony A7II-$1000 - Mint
You now have a great full frame sensor camera with a swivel finder that you can rely on and perfect B/W rangefinder camera for that experience. You'll never regret it.
Need wide on the Sony? Voigtlander 21mm f/1.8 works well and as a very useful 28mm on the M8. Adapted, all lens mount up to the A7II.
You've spent the wad, but you're not 3K down either.
Save the coin and take a vacation.
Shoot! Shoot Shoot!

P.S. Regarding Leica, I put a second M8 away with 500 clicks, just in case she breaks.
 
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