Do I need the Standard Prime?

joelovotti · 01-17-2013, 05:25 PM

Wow, thanks for everyones thoughts.

To me I want the 01 to make a very small form factor travel briefcase camera.

As lacro suggested, it may take buying a second Q to get a good price on the 01 Prime.

Docrwm · 01-17-2013, 07:23 PM

Originally posted by joelovotti

Wow, thanks for everyones thoughts.

To me I want the 01 to make a very small form factor travel briefcase camera.

As lacro suggested, it may take buying a second Q to get a good price on the 01 Prime.

You'll be able to sell your 2nd Q body if you go that route. I just did and recouped most of the cost so that the lens ended up costing me ~$75.

ChopperCharles · 01-21-2013, 09:07 AM

Since I purchased the 01 lens, I haven't attached the 02 since. It's a much sharper, smaller, faster, and just all around better lens to use, and I don't miss the zoom even one little bit. I probably won't get rid of the 02, but I don't see myself using it much in the forseeable future.

Charles.

kshapero · 01-26-2013, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Not disagreeing with the praise for the 01, but I find the 02 a fine performer also. Of course the 01 has all the benefits of a fast prime vs. slow zoom, but I'm very happy with the images I've gotten from it. Yes, get the 01, but keep the 02.

It seems to be about the same price to just get a Q with the Prime as a kit as to just getting the Prime alone.

kshapero · 01-26-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

You'll be able to sell your 2nd Q body if you go that route. I just did and recouped most of the cost so that the lens ended up costing me ~$75.

Best place to sell the 02 Zoom? Here?

Okra · 01-27-2013, 08:57 AM

Mine came with the 02, so I'm probably going to end up buying another Q for this reason, as well. In general, the photos I've seen taken with the 01 just look crisper than those taken with the 02. I'll keep the 02 for concerts and such, but I think I really need the 01 for nicer everyday shots! *sigh*

ChopperCharles · 01-27-2013, 10:46 AM

I think I'll be happiest with an 01, 06, and 03 fish eye. I don't really see me using the 02 much. Even the 06 isn't on my "super want" list... I have adapted telephoto. It's on my "if I find a good deal on it" list

Charles.

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01-17-2013, 05:25 PM	#16
joelovotti Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: US Photos: Albums Posts: 393 Original Poster	Wow, thanks for everyones thoughts. To me I want the 01 to make a very small form factor travel briefcase camera. As lacro suggested, it may take buying a second Q to get a good price on the 01 Prime.

01-17-2013, 07:23 PM	#17
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by joelovotti Wow, thanks for everyones thoughts. To me I want the 01 to make a very small form factor travel briefcase camera. As lacro suggested, it may take buying a second Q to get a good price on the 01 Prime. You'll be able to sell your 2nd Q body if you go that route. I just did and recouped most of the cost so that the lens ended up costing me ~$75.

01-21-2013, 09:07 AM	#18
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 953	Since I purchased the 01 lens, I haven't attached the 02 since. It's a much sharper, smaller, faster, and just all around better lens to use, and I don't miss the zoom even one little bit. I probably won't get rid of the 02, but I don't see myself using it much in the forseeable future. Charles.

01-26-2013, 10:40 PM	#19
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	Originally posted by baro-nite Not disagreeing with the praise for the 01, but I find the 02 a fine performer also. Of course the 01 has all the benefits of a fast prime vs. slow zoom, but I'm very happy with the images I've gotten from it. Yes, get the 01, but keep the 02. It seems to be about the same price to just get a Q with the Prime as a kit as to just getting the Prime alone.

01-26-2013, 10:41 PM	#20
kshapero Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Florida, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 437	Originally posted by Docrwm You'll be able to sell your 2nd Q body if you go that route. I just did and recouped most of the cost so that the lens ended up costing me ~$75. Best place to sell the 02 Zoom? Here?

01-27-2013, 08:57 AM	#21
Okra Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 9	Mine came with the 02, so I'm probably going to end up buying another Q for this reason, as well. In general, the photos I've seen taken with the 01 just look crisper than those taken with the 02. I'll keep the 02 for concerts and such, but I think I really need the 01 for nicer everyday shots! sigh

01-27-2013, 10:46 AM	#22
ChopperCharles Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Durham, nc Photos: Albums Posts: 953	I think I'll be happiest with an 01, 06, and 03 fish eye. I don't really see me using the 02 much. Even the 06 isn't on my "super want" list... I have adapted telephoto. It's on my "if I find a good deal on it" list Charles.

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