$1400 for the camera. $1200 for the lens. whole bundle w/VF, etc. $2600. i spoke with him and told him honestly that i wasn't sure about the lens. (he bought this used in good condition but it just wasn't his bag. he used Leica film cameras but has grown addicted to his 5D. he only shot about 100 pics on it.) i love wide, but i have wide X3. this may be something i want later on, but not as my first lens. i want to use to use the RF as an RF.
so you see, i was serious about wanting to grow. i could probably shoot the 21mm blindly, but what's the fun in that? i'll probably be wanting a 28mm and a 50mm, even though everyone recommends the CV 35/2.8... this is such a different style of shooting than how i use my silent compacts, that i need the shorter distance. (this isn't something you can shove in somebody's face, exactly.)
i want to know what i've got before i make major decisions on the lenses. i love the delicacy of the Leicas, but there's something sweet about the Canons. and then there's the Zeiss and Hexar to consider. (biggest lust that i can't afford is probably the Summilux 35/1.4)
i want this camera!!!
in the meanwhile, my emotions got the better of me and i shot like a madwoman, probably better than i have in a few months. i just didn't give a **** and it showed.
i must say that the GRDII makes a delicious weapon