ski542002 Posted August 24, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 24, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking for opinions. I'm using the SL with M-lenses only, and the 180 APO-R lens using the 2-adapter stack. All work fantastic on the SL! I have shot the SL with M lenses in very light outdoor mist without issue. Any thoughts on how splash resistant this combo would be? I was told when shooting with my M240, that the tight tolerances of the M lenses make them somewhat resistant to moisture. I'm more worried about the lens-camera body mounting point, especially using one and 2 adapters (with the R). Thanks in-advance for any replies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Looking for opinions. I'm using the SL with M-lenses only, and the 180 APO-R lens using the 2-adapter stack. All work fantastic on the SL! I have shot the SL with M lenses in very light outdoor mist without issue. Any thoughts on how splash resistant this combo would be? I was told when shooting with my M240, that the tight tolerances of the M lenses make them somewhat resistant to moisture. I'm more worried about the lens-camera body mounting point, especially using one and 2 adapters (with the R). Thanks in-advance for any replies. I cannot say I am using the SL the same way as you with M-glass 21mm to 135mm and R APO 2.8 100mm macro but I avoid inclement weather as much as I can. Edited August 25, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUSe Posted August 25, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 25, 2016 Looking for opinions. I'm using the SL with M-lenses only, and the 180 APO-R lens using the 2-adapter stack. All work fantastic on the SL! I have shot the SL with M lenses in very light outdoor mist without issue. Any thoughts on how splash resistant this combo would be? I was told when shooting with my M240, that the tight tolerances of the M lenses make them somewhat resistant to moisture. I'm more worried about the lens-camera body mounting point, especially using one and 2 adapters (with the R). Thanks in-advance for any replies. I once dropped my Tri-Elmar (WATE) into the snow. Although cleaned immediately with a microfiiber cloth, the lens fogged up for an hour or so - no other damages though. I would keep my M lenses away from water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 25, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 25, 2016 I once dropped my Tri-Elmar (WATE) into the snow. Although cleaned immediately with a microfiiber cloth, the lens fogged up for an hour or so - no other damages though. I would keep my M lenses away from water. Me too. I have used them in appalling conditions - heavy rain but always under a sturdy enough umbrella. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieri Posted August 25, 2016 Share #5 Posted August 25, 2016 I used my SL with the Tri-Elmar WATE and the Voigtlander 12mm v. I on the seaside, and especially the latter got splashed a couple of times. Nothing happened to either camera or lens, but I had large 100mm filters in front of the lens, who took much of the splash. With the Tri-Elmar, I got some waterfall splash, and again nothing happened; 100mm filters were present in front of the lens here as well though. Generally speaking, I'd keep M lenses far from water though. For my work, I haven't that luxury all the time, but still I try and be as careful as possible with M lenses on the SL, and I found that filters add a nice "protection wall" for light sea / waterfall spray; rain, coming from above and not from the front as the sprays mentioned above, would be something I'd keep M lenses far from. Best, Vieri 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted August 25, 2016 Share #6 Posted August 25, 2016 I don't hide from inclement weather or lakeside/seaside, but I avoid getting the equipment soaked. I've not had any problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted August 25, 2016 Share #7 Posted August 25, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Looking for opinions. I'm using the SL with M-lenses only, and the 180 APO-R lens using the 2-adapter stack. All work fantastic on the SL! I have shot the SL with M lenses in very light outdoor mist without issue. Any thoughts on how splash resistant this combo would be? I was told when shooting with my M240, that the tight tolerances of the M lenses make them somewhat resistant to moisture. I'm more worried about the lens-camera body mounting point, especially using one and 2 adapters (with the R). Thanks in-advance for any replies. I used and kept on my shoulder the SL + R-80mm or R-28-90 in rain and snow in April without any trouble. And also the SL + Noctilux E58 in light rain in London. Years ago I had five R-lenses totally buried in the snow by a snowboarder stopping just in front of my open backpack and had not a single drip of water or any fog inside any lens. Now if it is really pouring rain, I always keep at least a shower cap in each of my bags. BTW, I had no dust inside the SL with R or M lenses in very windy and dusty situation. The only situation in which I ever had water and then fog inside a lens was last year with a Canon L 100-400 V2 mounted on a EOS 7DII after a rainy day in Alaska. And I was using a dedicated rain cover all day long. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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