Im not spewing any hate towards them in any thread. i can't afford them i have a sick wife and medical bills that go through 2 lifetimes.
So sorry. Best wishes as always.
Also, this thread seems to have become rather full of hard feelings.
My own observation is that where other people spend their money is not only not my business it does not reflect on the validity of my own choices.
I like the diversity of the camera world and I am happy to still have Leica after a near death experience.
Similarly, Sony saved the Minolta legacy.
Both brands are offering interesting and useful alternatives to, what I perceive as, the similarities of Nikon and Canon.
I think it is perfectly fair that some feel burned by the shortcomings of the original A7 line up, including lenses. Others may feel that way about the M8, M9 problems. Many are more likely to give Leica a pass because of their storied history and boutique standing. Others may forgive Sony due to their rapidly corrective iterative cycle.
On the other hand, some are upset that the long standing firm cannot seem to get some things right or that the upstart's rapid upgrade cycle looks like beta testing on paying customers.
I believe that Sony and Leica are both trying very hard. It is impossible for a small firm like Leica to rapidly iterate. They also need to profit with small numbers, which means higher pricing. While for Sony, I feel they make each camera as strong as they can while releasing on a deadline. They are after bigger fish and have to push hard with each generation.
Leica is always going to strive for a unique user experience and strong optics. That is where they can distinguish themselves most readily. Sony is going to go for brute technology and rapid improvement. That is how they distinguish themselves.
Neither company is necessarily going to be even making cameras in ten years. There are simply no guarantees of that.
No bad choices here. Only personal decisions.
This is not life and death.
However, I can't decide between the 55 FE, the 24-70 FE and the 28-135 FE. Now, that is important.
Take care,
Bill