scott kirkpatrick Posted May 2, 2018 Share #281 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) ... The SL just doesn't display the f stop in the data when viewing in LR etc.... I've looked through a DNG file created with the 16-35 using firmware 3.1. The f-stop is in there. If LR doesn't show it, that is Adobe's decision. Also, distortion and LCA corrections are in place. I have no idea whether these are final or still subject to evolve in 3.2. Edited May 2, 2018 by scott kirkpatrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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scott kirkpatrick Posted May 2, 2018 Share #282 Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) A point for the paranoid. I compared (using Linux cmp) the firmware 3.2 now on the us.leica-camera.com site with the one I downloaded from the member site (behind a login firewall) two days ago, and they are identical. So there was not any technical issue holding up the release of 3.2 . Edited May 2, 2018 by scott kirkpatrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosgavina Posted May 2, 2018 Share #283 Posted May 2, 2018 Waiting for the great insight (and photos!) of Vieri and other members to pull the trigger on this one 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share #284 Posted May 3, 2018 Waiting for the great insight (and photos!) of Vieri and other members to pull the trigger on this one Indeed! Really curious to see how this compares to M primes, such as the 21 SEM and 28 Cron v2, both incredible lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted May 3, 2018 Share #285 Posted May 3, 2018 I hv just been informed by Leica Store SG on the arrival of my 16-35mm lens. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted May 3, 2018 Share #286 Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Mine is here... looking forward to some quality time over the weekend. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited May 3, 2018 by Alistairm 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/282980-so-whos-buying-the-16-35mm/?do=findComment&comment=3511783'>More sharing options...
Timkr Posted May 3, 2018 Share #287 Posted May 3, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t an issue with this lens due to lack of any postings and/or reviews. It seems really unusual relative to other releases. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr WelshB Posted May 3, 2018 Share #288 Posted May 3, 2018 I suppose only a small number of these lenses are in the hands of owners. Mine arrives tomorrow - I will try and post some images after I have used the lens over the weekend. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted May 3, 2018 Share #289 Posted May 3, 2018 I suppose only a small number of these lenses are in the hands of owners. Mine arrives tomorrow - I will try and post some images after I have used the lens over the weekend. The lens arrived today - and I plan to play a little with it during the weekend as well. Images will follow... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted May 3, 2018 Share #290 Posted May 3, 2018 I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t an issue with this lens due to lack of any postings and/or reviews. It seems really unusual relative to other releases. My early impressions are that the only issue is availability and that it is as good as the other SL glass, which is to say it is absolutely class leading, with sharpness to rival prime lenses throughout the zoom range, at the expense of size and speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted May 3, 2018 Share #291 Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) It seems to be turning up in quantities of one per shop, so the winners will be those who find a shop that has one and no waiting list. The next question will be how soon the shops have their second and third copies... Edited May 3, 2018 by scott kirkpatrick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellfleet Posted May 3, 2018 Share #292 Posted May 3, 2018 Vieri Bottazzini has posted his review of the 16-35 - https://vieribottazzini.com/2018/05/leica-super-vario-elmar-sl-16-35mm-f-3-5-4-5-asph-in-depth-review.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vieri Posted May 3, 2018 Share #293 Posted May 3, 2018 I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t an issue with this lens due to lack of any postings and/or reviews. It seems really unusual relative to other releases. My review is now published, see link below. I don't know about other reviewers, but I think people might slightly underestimate the time and effort that goes into doing thorough equipment reviews This particular review have about 150 images, and my website is in English and Italian, which takes more than a minute to do... https://vieribottazzini.com/2018/05/leica-super-vario-elmar-sl-16-35mm-f-3-5-4-5-asph-in-depth-review.html Enjoy! Best regards, Vieri 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkinVan Posted May 3, 2018 Share #294 Posted May 3, 2018 That's excellent, thank you, a lot of detail and very complete. Look forward to your creative results with this new item in your bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timkr Posted May 3, 2018 Share #295 Posted May 3, 2018 Vieri, Thank you, it looks like an amazing lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR33 Posted May 3, 2018 Share #296 Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Like most of us I have been waiting for the Super Vario since first announced. When I was in Paris 3 weeks ago I went to the Leica shop to see if I could get one before going to Barcelona but without luck. After 2 weeks in Europe I ended my holiday in Abu Dhabi last week. My friend in Dubai was showing me around at the Dubai Mall, my eyes brightened up when the Leica logo appeared afar. So I walked in to see what they have on offer and the first product mentioned was the SVE 16-35, just arrived! After 15 mins of paperwork, the lens is mine! Edited May 3, 2018 by JCR33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR33 Posted May 3, 2018 Share #297 Posted May 3, 2018 With the new lens, I took it to the desert the next day. First impression, fast and accurate, great resolution! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted May 3, 2018 Share #298 Posted May 3, 2018 Thanks for the review. I have the impression you did not really miss OIS for landscape photography. I also think that 16-35 is a very useful range to go with a single lens setup. (weddings or similar) At the same time I already have the WATE - which is also very small and a good companion to the 24-90. So I am still unsure if I should add the 16-35 ?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hofo100 Posted May 6, 2018 Share #299 Posted May 6, 2018 My initial experiences with the 16-35 and some pics have been published as a guest review on Steve Huff's blog. Best regards, Holger 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistairm Posted May 13, 2018 Share #300 Posted May 13, 2018 (edited) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Early days yet, but so far very happy with the performance of the 16-35. Edited May 13, 2018 by Alistairm 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Early days yet, but so far very happy with the performance of the 16-35. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/282980-so-whos-buying-the-16-35mm/?do=findComment&comment=3517740'>More sharing options...
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