Any thoughts on hexar af vs. Hexar rf with a summicron 35mm f2 or something similar?
The af is much cheaper but it is a fixed lens.. But 35mm is my favorite focal length to shoot so it kind a doesn't matter
I'd say despite being the same brand and all, they're fairly different cameras. The AF has a max shutter speed of 1/250, which some people have issue with. If you like to be able to shoot manual, than it might not be for you. It's going to work best using auto focus, rather than manual focus. You have aperture priority, but I don't think you can set the shutter speed. I've never shot with one, but it feels really good to hold and I like the build quality. That being said, they're not repairable so you might end up with an expensive paperweight. Or it will last 20 more years, it's a tossup when the camera is fairly old and mostly electronic.
The RF I don't know much about, but it will give you more control and likely be more durable. I know that if it's your first time shooting a range finder, it takes a little getting used to when coming from an SLR. Can't go wrong with a summicron though. If you end up loving the setup, it'll be with you for years and you can mount the summicron to other bodies easily. Worst case, you could probably break even if you had to sell the lens.
Both seem like solid choices. Personally for my shooting style, I'd be leaning towards the Hexar AF. I've wanted one for awhile, but I'm just worried about the reliability.