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My 2022 toy budget is in. How should I spend it?

Started Feb 19, 2022 | Discussions thread
John Gellings
John Gellings Veteran Member • Posts: 9,743
Re: My 2022 toy budget is in. How should I spend it?
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nonicks wrote:

I have just learned my toy budget for the fist half of 2022. I can spend up to 3500 on photography gear (or any other toys). If you were me, What will you buy?

I currently use two X-pro3 Dura Black bodies, XF 14/2.8, 18/2, 23/1.4, 35 1.4 and Viltrox 56/1.4

Ok, well you are all set here... so;

I figured a few options I am entertainng:

1. Sell the 18/2. 23/1.4 and 35/1.4 and Upgrade to the newer, better, bigger f/1.4 trio + get a X100V for everyday carry

Nope

2. Get a full Frame camera and a lens ( Sony A7IV and 35G). I may need to add a little money for this option.

Could be, but will you use it instead of the best camera ever made i.e. the X-Pro3?  Been there and done that and keep going back to the X-Pro.

3. Get a used Leica M240 and a nice voigtlander 35mm M mount lens such as 35/1.7 Ultron or the Voigtlander AOP 35mm

Yes, this is a cool option...

4. Buy a summicron 35mm and add a little money to get the X-M adaptor

Nope... not as fun as a real RF.

5. Add some money myself and buy used summicron 35 and 50 ( used market price is about 4700 for the two lenses. ) + an X-M adaptor

No

6. Add some money and get a Leica Q

Could be...but is 28mm your favorite focal length?

I am open to ideas, feel free to make any suggestion... and have fun spending my budget here.

Used Fujifilm GFX-50R with a 50mm 3.5

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