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TL 18mm pancake lens mounted on Leica T


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Some photos of the TL18mm pancake lens mounted on the T.

 

FWIW, the AF is extremely fast, even on the original T.  Seems like a terrific compact option!

 

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How fast compared to the 23mm ? I find the 23mm to be the fastest focusing lens I have among all my T lenses and I do not own the new 18mm.

 

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I do not own the 23 mm and would not know how to quantify a difference for you. Suffice it to say: the 18mm AF is fast.

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Would it be possible to post some sample photos shot with the T and the 18? :D

 

Here are a couple of snaps just taken. I happen to like the 28mm perspective. Jpegs with minimal post processing.

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These 18mm pancake shots were taken with the SL601 a couple of days ago.

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Here are a couple of snaps just taken. I happen to like the 28mm perspective. Jpegs with minimal post processing.

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Great!  Thanks for sharing the shots.  I've been keenly watching this lens as I've wanting a super slim set up for my T.  I already have the MS optics 21mm pancake but I'm not completely happy with the optics and speed.  The 18mm looks like what I've been hoping for.  Even with the M-T adapter, the MS Optics 21mm is actually still thinner than the 18mm but I'm not so happy with the compromises to get there.  

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More time with the T and 18mm pancake

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18mm pancake overhead view on original T (taken w 35 1.4 TL)

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I be found it a fantastic little lens on the CL. It’s definitey the less sharp of all my Leica optics, especially at the edges, but it’s such a small form factor that can be forgiven. I will be selling my MS Optics too. Cute... but really soft as at all apertures and more of entry than anything.

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Not quite expert, though...

 

 

Given its 'TL' designation, this lens has been designed for L-series cameras with APS-C sensors, although it can be fitted to other Leica cameras via an adaptor.

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