With the rumors all pointing at a Q3 release in the near future what are you most excited about?
The first time I stumbled upon the Q(2) was when searching for a 28mm lens for my M11. The Q2 seems to be a good proposition for an alternative to a M-mount lens. The Q3 will be even better.
You are probability. However, Leica did not say "absolutely not" when asked sometime back. The advantage over cropping is to maintain a thin DOF. Also if one can crop a 28 to 50 with good quality, then one could crop a 50 to an 85 with good quality. One of the smartest things Sigma did with the X3 Foveon chip was to introduce three versions of the DP3 camera - each with a different focal length. If Leica came out with a 50 mm version of the Q3 I would be much more likely to buy it to pair with my Q2M than I would to buy Q3 with a 28 mm lens.
It's me Greg. How are things down in San Antone? I am sure the Q3 will be released with the same 28 mm. I would like to see a 50 mm version also. I don't think a 35 makes any sense since the crop from 28 to 35 on a 61 mm sensor will be just fine. Well it happen - who knows.
I agree, Truman...
I think what Ricoh has done with the GR3 and GR3X has been very successful for them (although the GR3X is a 40mm, and I would also prefer a 50mm option). The idea of having a regular Q3 with the existing 28mm then adding a new "Q3X" (extended?) model with a 50mm F2 seems an ideal pairing. I'd be very tempted to get both.
Yeah, I also think the Q3 will be priced way higher. It is also crazy how the price went to the moon during the Q2’s lifetime. If the same thing would happen with the Q3 we would be talking about ~10,000 bucks which is ridiculous.