I think you will like the Q2

Apr 26, 2021,16:26 PM
 

Whether you will end up picking the normal Q2 or the Q2 monochrom both are exceedingly fine instruments. More and more I am drawn by the sheer quality that the 28mm Summilux can produce. I initially think that a fixed 28mm lens will be really limiting plus the cost of the Q2 can easily justify a lot of other fine photographic alternatives with left over cash to spare. Ultimately, in my own experience is that the resolving power of the lens is so good together with the 47M pixels allow me to do extreme crops and still get very excellent fine details.
So you can say that I am won over by the Summilux which at least in my opinion of having used a number of other Leica lenses is definitely one of the their very top performers. Dipping the toes into Leica territory is always kinda pricy but if I look at it from another perspective the cost of a standard Leica M 28mm Summilux is almost on par with that of a Q2. So in a way for the Q2, I kind of view that I buy a 28mm Summilux lens and Leica throw in a free camera body that also auto focuses, does macro shots and is weather sealed. Yes abit of warp reasoning.

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Macro test shots with Leica Q2 Monochrom

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 24th, 2021-14:48
Attempted some test shots using the macro mode on the Leica Q2 Monochrom. While in the macro mode the Leica Q2 Monochrom basically does a tube extension on the Summilux lens and and thus allows it to focus at a closer distance and thus provide the capabil...  

Thanks for the kind comments

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:12
LOL flattered, these are still far from AD quality shots...

Two very nice pieces...

 
 By: cshimokita : April 24th, 2021-15:23
Exceptional performance / results from the kit. I guess you are enjoying the gear ;-) Casey

Thanks Casey

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:12
Definitely liking the Q2 Monochrom a lot. I have a particular soft spot for black and white monochromatic images and what the Q2 monochrom can provide with its versatility of high ISO performance and amazing Summilux lens does make me reach for the Q2 mon... 

oh man...you killed it !

 
 By: mahesh : April 24th, 2021-15:55
I've never seen such an attractive shot of Daytona...

Thanks Mahesh.

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:13

Thanks Terbaboom

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:13

I think you will like the Q2

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:26
Whether you will end up picking the normal Q2 or the Q2 monochrom both are exceedingly fine instruments. More and more I am drawn by the sheer quality that the 28mm Summilux can produce. I initially think that a fixed 28mm lens will be really limiting plu... 

Thanks Echi

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 26th, 2021-16:26

I am really liking the Monochrom

 
 By: xplorer2 : April 27th, 2021-04:40
as a lot of my shooting nowadays I prefer shooting in black and white. There is a kind of freedom I find ironically working with the Q2 monochrom as it removes a lot of considerations out of the equation - do I shoot in color? Do I use a 35mm, 50mm ? And ...