biglouis
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I keep looking for a better mirrorless system than m43rds.I'm buying both, but I'll probably have to wait a month or so for the second one.
What has held me back earlier is that the corresponding Zuiko lenses have been scoring higher in reviews. Only recently have I come to the conclusion that the all over sharpness that the Zuiko lenses and many other modern lenses feature becomes rather uninteresting if it isn't accompanied by great micro contrast and depth. The samples and reviews I've been through the last week indicate strongly that the Panasonic duo is superior in this respect. Although these two lenses are not Leica branded, I have a strong feeling that Panasonic has learned a lot from the German master.
An added value is of course the "dual IS" I get with the GX8 and these lenses. The GX8 impresses me a lot when it comes to image quality btw.
Sony, I had. I didn't like the fact that every lens you purchased was a lottery. Some good, some mediocre, some bad. All my m43rds lenses are good (oly7-14/2.8, Pan12-35/2.8, Pan20/1.7, Pan35-100/2.8, PanaLeica45/2.8, PanaLeica 25/1.4). Not a duff lens amongst them.
Today, I tried out a Leica SL. As soon as I picked it up with the 24-90 attached my lower back muscles started to go into spasm. Probably a non-starter, if only because of my age and health.
I am not about to swap from m43rds to APS-C. I don't see the point in going down the Sony or Fuji path.
I already own a Leica Q which is absolutely fantastic but of course wedded to wide angle.
Unfortunately, my only experience with the Sigma Quatrro SD was holding one and I thought the ergonomics were crap. I might, though be persauded by a Quattro SD-H but I suspect I will find it as heavy and painful as the SL.
Until someone makes a full-frame mirrorless with a reliable lens range I am probably going to stick with m43rds.
Just my two cents
LouisB