PeterA
Well-known member
If I was a studio shooter wanting the best glass and the best ergonomics in a 40 megapixel camera- the choice is S - a much better fashion/editorial type camera as far as ergonomics go than teh typical brick format factor from competitors. Teh S could do with maybe more megapixels for the landscape shooters who use it seriously for their work - but I'd argue that there were far better options out there for landscape work. If the S was bought for happy snaps - like I did - i found that the excellent form factor ( better than the other box choices I'd previously been shooting with) was still too large and too heavy for happy snaps and the ISO was limiting compared to pretty much any 35mm type camera out there...
Unfortunately there have been problems with autofocus in the S lens range - particularly the more expensive leaf shuttered versions - which pretty much destroys the crdiblity of the S system as a 'pro qulaity offer' in exactly the segment of the market this 'pro' camera was designed to make happy.
The S came out before the Sony A7r11 or the Nikon 810 - or the Canon similars - the megapixel count is against the S and the lens quality is beiong trashed by its poor performance and breakdown issues - whilst repairs take way too long and dont work.
It is a frustrating situation for all concerned. I reckon Leica will fix the issue and make good - it will just take too long for too many.
For the new to him or her buyer - the cost of mint S system bodies and lenses in the second hand market is decreasing markedly - a medium term thinker interested in the many positives of the S system (sans issues with autofocus) - would be wise to buy one of these super cheap biodies and maybe a couple of lenses in the second hand market.
If you are into the S system - I wouldn't sell now and if you are looking for outstanding image quality mated to a couple (or more) magnificent lenses as far as optics go - the S represents great value.
Unfortunately there have been problems with autofocus in the S lens range - particularly the more expensive leaf shuttered versions - which pretty much destroys the crdiblity of the S system as a 'pro qulaity offer' in exactly the segment of the market this 'pro' camera was designed to make happy.
The S came out before the Sony A7r11 or the Nikon 810 - or the Canon similars - the megapixel count is against the S and the lens quality is beiong trashed by its poor performance and breakdown issues - whilst repairs take way too long and dont work.
It is a frustrating situation for all concerned. I reckon Leica will fix the issue and make good - it will just take too long for too many.
For the new to him or her buyer - the cost of mint S system bodies and lenses in the second hand market is decreasing markedly - a medium term thinker interested in the many positives of the S system (sans issues with autofocus) - would be wise to buy one of these super cheap biodies and maybe a couple of lenses in the second hand market.
If you are into the S system - I wouldn't sell now and if you are looking for outstanding image quality mated to a couple (or more) magnificent lenses as far as optics go - the S represents great value.