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Leica Summilux-M 24mm


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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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/

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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.

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