Jenningsmca Posted February 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I own the Leica SL w/Elmar-Vario 24-90 lens, Summilux 35mm & Summilux 50mm lenses. There is a Summilux 24mm lens for sale locally for what I think is a real good price. I am wondering is I need such a fast UWA lens when I have the 24-90 lens ? It feels like I am getting it becasue its a good deal and satisfying some GAS than if I really need it. Would come in handy for auto shows inside, architecture and landscapes. My heart really wants a Tilt-Shift for the later photography but I have not settled on a lens yet. Leica has indicated they would make TS for the SL but it could be years before they are released. Is the Summilux 24mm nice to have or should I wait for something like a Summilux 21mm or the as promised 16-35-SL lens slated for this fall. I am supposed to pickup this lens tomorrow so any thoughts would be encouraging. MJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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digitalfx Posted February 11, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 11, 2017 Its a great lens...love mine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikouyou Posted February 11, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 11, 2017 Get a Canon 24TSE, it is the best TS at this focal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shlomo Posted February 11, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2017 (edited) You should consider that You can not use regular filter systems on it (as far as I know). Kindest, Reza Edited February 11, 2017 by Shlomo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenningsmca Posted February 11, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted February 11, 2017 I'm thinking I will keep the money and put it towards something unique, I don't shoot 24mm that often and the 35fle is very good. The 24-90 can be used for landscape work as I have to bring a tripod anyhow. These lenses are expensive, has anyone read about the latest Sigma art lens which according to DXO is better than the Otus for a third of the price. The Otus is in line with Leica optically as far as I know and at that price point. Times are changing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted February 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 11, 2017 Well, the zoom will give you a couple of extra stops through OIS, so you'd be using the Summilux only for the open look (which is great), or indoor/night shooting. But it's hard to advise without knowing what you shoot, your budget, etc. T/S v f1.4 is not a very focused choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted February 17, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 17, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) You should consider that You can not use regular filter systems on it (as far as I know). Kindest, Reza Correct - the 21mm and 24mm use series 8 and 7 (dropped in the lens hood) respectively, but the filters are not difficult to find. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrp Posted February 17, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 17, 2017 Please tell me where to find them? I can get the old Leica UVA ones, but the UVA II are stupidly expensive and the B+W versions are unobtainable in UV form and, presumably, even less so in a form suitable for landscape photography such as grads or polarisers or NDs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted February 17, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 17, 2017 Please tell me where to find them? I can get the old Leica UVA ones, but the UVA II are stupidly expensive and the B+W versions are unobtainable in UV form and, presumably, even less so in a form suitable for landscape photography such as grads or polarisers or NDs. Where do you live? For US and people faraway who order online (ANZACs) B&H Photo or Adorama is probably good bet. For EU/UK (until we Brexit), Foto Huppert in Germany. I got my B&W Multcoated Protector Series 8 filter recently, cost 50-60 Euro range. https://www.foto-huppert.de/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted February 17, 2017 Share #10 Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Please tell me where to find them? I can get the old Leica UVA ones, but the UVA II are stupidly expensive and the B+W versions are unobtainable in UV form and, presumably, even less so in a form suitable for landscape photography such as grads or polarisers or NDs. If you do an eBay search you will get a high number of hits from across the globe (also UV) - many reputable dealers with perfect feedback as well. Edited February 17, 2017 by Ivar B 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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