SL 16-35, 35/2, 75/2 and 90/2 images

[TheGodParticle/Hari]

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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75 mm f/2 ASPH.: Available from summer of 2017

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH.: Available from autumn 2017

Leica Super-Vario-Elmar-SL 16-35 mm f/3,5-4,5 ASPH.: Available from winter 2017

Leica Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH.: Available from beginning of 2018

 

Well, summer's here and I'm waiting for the announcement of the 75/2. Lens looks to be smaller than the 24-90 and 50/1.4.

 

Till the lens is released and we post images from the lens, here are some images of the lens from social media ->

 

 

 

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[LocalHero1953]

I haven't been monitoring closely. Are they expected to have OIS?

[TheGodParticle/Hari]

I haven't been monitoring closely. Are they expected to have OIS?

I haven't seen specific mention of OIS

 

This from the website ->

 

The new 35 mm, 75 mm and 90 mm Summicron prime lenses reflect the latest advancements in the development of lens technology for the Leica SL, with lighter and more compact construction, coupled with improved optical design. Not only do these new lenses exceed the exceptional imaging performance of the first generation of SL-Lenses, but they also offer a considerably shorter closest focusing distance.

 

........ thanks to its dust and weather-sealed construction – even in the most challenging and adverse photographic conditions.

[steppenw0lf]

_{The three Summicrons have no OIS. The SL 16-35 I do not remember. First I thought it does, but I am not so sure anymore.}

[ramarren]

The 75mm looks to be compact, reasonably sized, on the same order of size as the Summicron-R 90mm plus R Adapter SL. If I recall an earlier promo photo, the 35, 75, and 90mm are all very similar in size and weight—again very similar to the R system lenses. 

[steppenw0lf]

From the photos my "guesstimate" is that all 3 are about 73mm in diameter (67mm filter) and about 10.8 or 11 cm long.

Of course the weight cannot be judged. But if you consider the reduced volume, probably in the 400 - 700g range. 

(Probably rather at the upper end.)

[helged]

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I think I read somewhere that the three fixed focal length lenses share the same 'body' and filter size. I'm interested in the new zoom - given the optical quality is on par with the existing zooms.

[Jeff S]

I think I read somewhere that the three fixed focal length lenses share the same 'body' and filter size. I'm interested in the new zoom - given the optical quality is on par with the existing zooms.

Peter Karbe, in his interview with David Farkas, said the 3 new SL Summicrons share the same outer lens barrel, as well as many internal components....

 

http://www.reddotforum.com/content/2016/09/setting-a-new-standard-with-leica-sl-lenses-a-discussion-with-peter-karbe-at-photokina-2016/

 

Jeff

[Guest VVJ]

Of course the weight cannot be judged. But if you consider the reduced volume, probably in the 400 - 700g range. 

(Probably rather at the upper end.)

 

My guess would be 700-800g...

[thighslapper]

_{The three Summicrons have no OIS. The SL 16-35 I do not remember. First I thought it does, but I am not so sure anymore.}

 

Leica philosophy doesn't tend to add features that are marginal and unnecessary ....... I suspect they feel OIS on a w/a lens is of limited benefit ...... and the more compact lens size.

 

OIS doesn't feature in many similar zooms from other manufacturers. I would be surprised if it has it. 

[Peter Branch]

I haven't seen specific mention of OIS

 

This from the website ->

 

.......... Not only do these new lenses exceed the exceptional imaging performance of the first generation of SL-Lenses, but they also offer a considerably shorter closest focusing distance..............

 

Not sure how to interpret this comment - It's marketing speak, of course, so maybe it has no meaning in the world most of us inhabit.

 

As far as I'm aware the "First Generation SL lenses" are the 24-90 and the 90-280.

It is going to be very difficult to improve on these to any significant extent at equivalent apertures.

Closer focusing than the 24-90? So they are Macro lenses are they?

 

The marketing people have to say something to differentiate them, but as the story of the 50mm f/1.4 illustrates, other than aperture, there is no significant difference in practice.

[antigallican]

.............
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90 mm f/2 ASPH.: Available from autumn 2017
............
Leica Summicron-SL 35 mm f/2 ASPH.: Available from beginning of 2018

 

Just another 8 grand and I'm covered then!

[Leicaiste]

The 75mm looks to be compact, reasonably sized, on the same order of size as the Summicron-R 90mm plus R Adapter SL. 

 

 

Yes but with a much bigger adaptable lens hood.

[ramarren]

Yes but with a much bigger adaptable lens hood.

 

 

And is there a problem with that? The R90 hood is somewhat small for that focal length lens in order to get the best function out of a lens hood.

[TheGodParticle/Hari]

I haven't used hoods on the 24-90 / 90-280 and don't have any ruined images - which isn't to say the lenses don't flare at all. For my taste, a bit of flare adds to the image.

 

I'm curious to see what they mean by considerably shorter close focus distance. The M-75/2 and the last versions of the M-75/1.4 focus down to 0.7m, the dof is already very impressive for shots where isolation is considered.

 

I'm looking forward to the primes and I hope the AF is quicker than the SL-50/1.4

 

 

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[Leicaiste]

I'm looking forward to the primes and I hope the AF is quicker than the SL-50/1.4

Me too.

[Guest VVJ]

Lighter wouldn't hurt either...

[steveBK]

If they could ship 1 lens, any lens, focal length anywhere between 24mm and 90mm... and have it under 500g, that would be great.

So far 1000g seems to be the target for SL lenses...

Not even gonna be picky on F Stop, just help me out here.

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[steppenw0lf]

You can get "native lenses" from Meyer Optik Goerlitz or the german-chinese Hande. They have the Leica SL mount, but are only manual focus. But their sizes are very moderate, even small.

Meyer Goerlitz has three Trioplan lenses (100/2.8, 50/2.9 and 35+ ?). They are not cheap, but maybe interesting because of their dreamy "last-century" bokeh and they can be used as macro lenses.

Handevision IBERIT lenses are available in SL mount and the following focal lengths. 24, 35, 50, 75, 90. In my eyes they are moderate in price, but also not perfect in optical quality (well what can you expect for that price).

[frame-it]

did you try the IBERIT lenses on your SL ? any pics from your tests ?

 

 

 

You can get "native lenses" from Meyer Optik Goerlitz or the german-chinese Hande. They have the Leica SL mount, but are only manual focus. But their sizes are very moderate, even small.

Meyer Goerlitz has three Trioplan lenses (100/2.8, 50/2.9 and 35+ ?). They are not cheap, but maybe interesting because of their dreamy "last-century" bokeh and they can be used as macro lenses.

Handevision IBERIT lenses are available in SL mount and the following focal lengths. 24, 35, 50, 75, 90. In my eyes they are moderate in price, but also not perfect in optical quality (well what can you expect for that price).