Sigma Which DP Merrill to buy first (?)

[macvisual]

Ok youse Merrill DP shooters, I'm on the verge of buying one of the three Merrills but unsure which to buy first.......DP1/2/3?

Does it really matter which I choose? I shoot quite a bit of landscape and abstract building photography, so not sure which would suit my requirements etc... I'm very new to the Merrills concept coming from a Fuji X background.


Regards;
Peter
Scotland

 

[SnapDawg]

I've been asking this myself for two years now, Peter, and still haven't pulled the trigger. From what I see many folks end up buying more than one. I'd personally favor the DP2 for landscapes (and people) and the DP1 for buildings but don't want to end up with a private camera zoo.
I guess the usual question 'what focal length do you prefer or use more often' doesn't make that much sense here.
(Regarding my own more 'serious' stuff I'm more torn between a Mamiya RZ67 and a Sony A7R, but I guess the A7R would mean the end of my Fuji X days (and X-Wax headaches). I'd probably shoot that thing in 16MP crop mode most of the time but would have the 36MP when I need them.)
Just my 2...

 

[ReD]

Not sure either & I'd only like to buy one of them
I think the dp2 & stitch for wide angle buildings - the dp1 has wide distort & I like verticals vertical
The dp3 would be my portrait shooter choice

but what do I know

 

[bilzmale]

I've also pondered this and for my style the DP2M seems the best 'fit'. Will push the Buy button one day .

 

[BillN]

I would buy the DP3M and stitch for Landscapes ...... the 50mm, (75mm) is so good for many subjects ....... whereas the 19mm, (28mm) is a bit restrictive for other subjects, but just get all three they are now as "cheap" as they are ever going to be

but I never use wide angle lens for landscapes

Have a look at the DPM image thread on here, plus there are a few good vids on the net

 

[macvisual]

Today I ordered a new DP2 Merrill from Clifton Cameras (UK), not sure which to order next.....(?), maybe the DP1.

 

[Lawrence A.]

The DP2M is a great camera. You'll love it.

 

[macvisual]

Here's my first serious capture with the DP2;

swan lake by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

 

[brian moore]

A seriously nice first serious capture, Peter!

 

[xdayv]

Are they all the same in features aside from the FL difference?

 

[bilzmale]

Are they all the same in features aside from the FL difference?

That's my understanding - not sure how folks with more than one quickly know which is which.

 

[Luke]

Looks good.

and yes, xdayv, the focal length is all that sets them apart (more or less.... they have different close focus abilities, too. But I think that's it.)

 

[El Guapo]

Are they all the same in features aside from the FL difference?

Not really, the DP3 lens is somewhat larger out at front. The DP2M and DP1M fairly flat. I believe the DP3 a tad slower focussing.
Some report the DP3 a little better built and many claim the DP3 IQ marginally better than the other two. The thinking is light rays being less bent and hitting the sensor different, resulting in a bit of the pop we used to get with the DP2 (non Merrill)

I have a DP2M from early days and recently bought a DP3 but haven't used it yet.
The DP2M teams very nicely with my Ricoh GR. But I am thinking of going DP1M as well.

To the original poster:
If "I" were buying one first, it would be the DP2M or DP1M.