[Leica] Am I being stupid? (R content)

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> From: Tim Gray <tgray at 125px.com>
> Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2010 11:49:37 -0400
> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Am I being stupid? (R content)
> 
> Am I being stupid for considering an R at this time?
> 
> Here's my background: I shoot mostly film on a pair of M's, mostly at 50mm
> and 28mm.  I have a Canon 1V which gets some use, but I only have a 50 and 
> a
> 28 for it.  Some day I'll pick up a decent digital, but there's no rush for
> it now.
> 
> The dilemma: An R is sounding like a good idea.  I have no desire to shoot
> wide angle on it - the M covers that just fine.  This would complement my 
> M,
> not replace/back it up.  I'm thinking of getting a 90, a 50, and maybe a
> macro if I find one for a good price.  The 50 only because it's useful and
> can be had for not all that much money.
> 
> Is this silly thinking?  Should I just get an 85/1.8 or 135/2 for my Canon?
> The 1V is a great camera, but can be a bit large.  The 50 is a bit
> underwhelming at times as well.  Or should I just get a 90/2 for my M?  
> I've
> already got a 90/4 for it.
> 
> If I do decide to pick up an R, which one would you recommend.  The R6.2
> looks nice and is small.  The R8/R9 is newer, has more features, but is
> larger.  The R7 has more features than the R6 and is most likely a lot
> cheaper - did this model have a lot of problems?
> 
> Interested in hearing your thoughts on this matter, or anything related.  I
> don't feel like working today :)
> 
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