horlogere Posted January 15, 2018 Share #1 Posted January 15, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) With the publication of the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 1: 2/75 ASPH., I can show first experiences I was there in advance to try before and am heavily inspired what Leica has launched in again. My first impression can be read here. https://norbertwindecker.blogspot.de/2018/01/erfahrungsbericht-test-review-leica-apo.html 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted January 15, 2018 Share #2 Posted January 15, 2018 (edited) Andreas's blog on the new lens (In German but Google Translatable) https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-aktuell/2018/01/apo-summicron-leica-sl-75-90/ Added by LUF Admin Here is the English version: https://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2018/01/leica-sl-apo-summicron-lenses-75mm-90mm/ Sorry for delay… Edited January 16, 2018 by LUF Admin Added English link 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csacwp Posted January 15, 2018 Share #3 Posted January 15, 2018 The lens looks absolutely stunning, but I’m afraid it will be too sharp for all but those who have perfect skin. When making portraits, I tend not to use anything sharper than the 90 Apo, and it is already pushing it by f/4. The microcontrast of these newer lenses is brutal on skin, but the lenses are incredible if you have the right subject. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrayson3 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #4 Posted January 16, 2018 A little negative clarity works wonders.... --Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted January 16, 2018 Share #5 Posted January 16, 2018 Why is the 90 Summicron more expensive than the 75? Both have similar construct, physical size and weight (less than 3% difference). Or is the answer as obvious as "Leica always charges more for a longer focal length"? Don't get me wrong, I will be looking to see if I replace my M70 Summicron and my R90 Apo (well, maybe not the latter) with these lenses, if they are as fast focusing as promised. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donzo98 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #6 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Looking forward to hearing about the focus speed from you guys. Edited January 16, 2018 by Donzo98 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 16, 2018 Share #7 Posted January 16, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) and are they still f2.0 at closest focusing distances ? Why is the 90 Summicron more expensive than the 75? Both have similar construct, physical size and weight (less than 3% difference). Or is the answer as obvious as "Leica always charges more for a longer focal length"? Don't get me wrong, I will be looking to see if I replace my M70 Summicron and my R90 Apo (well, maybe not the latter) with these lenses, if they are as fast focusing as promised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csacwp Posted January 16, 2018 Share #8 Posted January 16, 2018 A little negative clarity works wonders.... --Matt ... And makes photos look plasticy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #9 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) The lens looks absolutely stunning, but I’m afraid it will be too sharp for all but those who have perfect skin. When making portraits, I tend not to use anything sharper than the 90 Apo, and it is already pushing it by f/4. The microcontrast of these newer lenses is brutal on skin, but the lenses are incredible if you have the right subject. It depends. I agree that the sharpest image is unforgiving to imperfect skin, but sometimes one is going for real rather than flattering. And sometimes I think it is less the fault of the lens as the sensor/body: digital sensors can react to invisible frequencies, causing pink or blotchy skin syndrome in some faces, and the best lenses also seem to bring this out. I have a number of colour adjustment techniques that I use before resorting to the negative clarity slider. Softer (i.e. from a wider angle) lighting helps as well. For myself, I would rather have all the data the lens/sensor can produce and then adjust it than not have the data to start with. Edited January 16, 2018 by LocalHero1953 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craggs 101 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #10 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) With the publication of the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 1: 2/75 ASPH., I can show first experiences I was there in advance to try before and am heavily inspired what Leica has launched in again. My first impression can be read here. https://norbertwindecker.blogspot.de/2018/01/erfahrungsbericht-test-review-leica-apo.html Thanks for sharing this Norbert. Your sample images are much more useful than the official postings from Leica. They really show off the exceptional quality of the Leica glass. After waiting 18 months for this release I wasn't yet convinced by the Leica marketing materials. But reading your review gave me enough confidence to pre-order it today. The SL 50mm was too heavy and slow for me, even though the IQ was amazing. Besides, I'm happier with the short telephoto for my images, especially portraits and street photos where I can keep a bit more distance. Only one more month to wait. I think you are right that these optics are paving the way for a 35-45mp SL2; which would be awesome. I have long admired the S from a distance: but the weight, price, clunky AF and reliability issues have kept me away. Maybe the SL range will become good enough to allow Leica to phase out the S line, with all it's troubles. No, it won't equal it for the purists, but we might get 80% of the quality for 30% of the price. Edited January 16, 2018 by Craggs 101 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jonoslack Posted January 16, 2018 Popular Post Share #11 Posted January 16, 2018 Looking forward to hearing about the focus speed from you guys. Hi There I’ve had this lens on and off for over a year now for testing. (I’ve had both, but the 75 for much longer). This time they’ve got it right - the AF is as quick as the 24-90 zoom and the image quality is simply stunning, right from f2. It has wonderful bokeh, both in front and behind the point of focus with a lovely gentle roll-off. Here is a link to some pictures - I’ll put the exif on later: https://adobe.ly/2F99enA 25 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted January 16, 2018 Share #12 Posted January 16, 2018 (edited) Sounds like a great lens, Jono. The photos look lovely. BTW: The first two faces, of the youngsters, are hysterical and brought a smile. It always gives me a chuckle when I hear a new lens, one that people have been bellyaching for for over a year, is finally announced and immediately three negative comments about it appear, even before anyone but a beta tester has touched it. How insane are enthusiasts! Edited January 16, 2018 by ramarren 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jto555 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 16, 2018 It looks like a wonderfull lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 16, 2018 I dont like the price ;( 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jto555 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 16, 2018 A similar price point to the Zeiss Otus line. I would suggest that the lens covers more than the full frame format just like the Zeiss. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelec Posted January 16, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 16, 2018 Jono, huge thanks for your images. Stunning. Could you share some thoughts on the 90, and ideally even some sample shots. Huge thanks in advance. Such a difficult decision (90 or 75 :-) ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted January 16, 2018 Share #17 Posted January 16, 2018 Jono, huge thanks for your images. Stunning. Could you share some thoughts on the 90, and ideally even some sample shots. Huge thanks in advance. Such a difficult decision (90 or 75 :-) ) Hi There Well, I didn’t have the 90 for so long, and I haven’t got an album of images, but they are certainly siblings, and of similar quality. I’d go for the 75 every time . . But then I really like 75 as a focal length. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted January 16, 2018 Share #18 Posted January 16, 2018 Nice pictures. I was also pleased to see that the grandkids are still willing to pose for you. And I liked the departing duck. I don't know how you find enough time to shoot with all this wonderful stuff. Even the time to hide all the EXIFs and disguise your CL shots as TLs and your 75 SL SC and Noctilux M shots as some other sorts of 75s must be a burden. What a tough life! (But I guess someone has to do it.) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrayson3 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #19 Posted January 16, 2018 A similar price point to the Zeiss Otus line. I would suggest that the lens covers more than the full frame format just like the Zeiss. *cough* AF *cough* 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted January 16, 2018 Share #20 Posted January 16, 2018 Hi There Well, I didn’t have the 90 for so long, and I haven’t got an album of images, but they are certainly siblings, and of similar quality. I’d go for the 75 every time . . But then I really like 75 as a focal length. Do you mean focusing speed on the 90 is as fast as the 75 as well? If so, I shall have to think hard about the 90 - I mentioned it to my finance director over a glass of wine this evening. I would prefer the 90 on the SL, for tighter portraits; I think I'll stick to the Summicron-M 75 on the M. Thanks for the great photos - but then they're always great! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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