So you just hate the Leica q3 part
No, I do not hate the Q3 body. The body is really good. I just see the Leica branding as a disadvantage for the trips I do with it. Others do not mind because they are always in safe areas.
And I find the price tag too high. Even for Leica levels.
It is at the end of the day like every other compact camera. If you upgrade, you have to throw body and lens away.
Would you sell the q3 if such a lens is available ?
That depends of the 43mm lens on offer. Ask me when it is available and tested. But it is an option for sure. I do not need the Leica logo for my ego
Another point: Bear in mind that a Q3/Q3 43 is small for sure, but never really pocketable like a Ricoh GR3/GR3x.
Therefore if you have to have it around your shoulders or in a bag to carry it around, the advantage is not that big compared to an S9 or S5 etc.
Still, the size of the lens in combination with that body results in a very positive feeling.
I rather have a q3 then a l-mount 28/2
Do not fall in the marketing trap. I was not that happy with the 28mm lens of the Q3. The 43mm of the Q3 43 is on a completely different level on this 60MP sensor - in my personal view.
Unfortunately I do not have a 60MP L-Mount body to compare the lenses in a fair way. But the Sigma 50/2.0 DG DN was no slouch on a S5ii compared to the Leica 43mm. I will test that more in the coming weeks.
Same goes for the Ricoh GR3 vs. the Leica 28mm on the Q3. But I no longer have the normal Q3, so no further testing
I wanted to test both Q3 for myself. With Leica equipment you seldom get unbiased reviews. I am also biased, but the other way around, because I had negative experiences in the past with Leica gear.
Let me put it this way. I knew after around 50 images that I will sell again the Leica Q3 with its 28mm asap.
I knew after around 10 images that I want to keep the Q3 43. That sais something...
I will keep it at least for some time to find arguments to justify the price for myself or find cheaper/better alternatives from Lumix/Sigma