Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Aug 15, 2012, at 9:19 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote: > Oh yes, some decisions are extremely easy. The S2 is not even on my radar > screen. I don't think my kidneys are worth that much. one is not, but if you are willing to give up both..... Steve > > Cheers, > Nathan > > Nathan Wajsman > Alicante, Spain > http://www.frozenlight.eu > http://www.greatpix.eu > http://www.nathanfoto.com > PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws > Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ > > > YNWA > > > > On Aug 15, 2012, at 6:09 PM, Frank Filippone wrote: > >> It sounded like the S2 was the better performer, IF you could afford it. >> But only slightly, and only under certain user conditions. >> >> D800E is better for sports, high ISO needs, and lower weight (? Bulk?) >> S2 better for color >> >> Like many things, if you have an existing selection of Nikon lenses, Nikon >> may sway you over. If you have no legacy starting place, then maybe $$$ >> will be the main determinant. If you have $$$ and want the best lenses >> available, bar none, then the S2 wins out. If you are a Pro and worry >> about >> repair issues, and rental, the D800E wins. >> >> The systems are about 10:1 in price. >> >> No decision is easy..... >> >> Frank Filippone >> Red735i at earthlink.net >> >> >> >> Here is one comparison between the D800E and the S2: >> >> http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/05/05/an-unfair-fight-nikon-d800e-vs-leica-s2 >> -p/ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information