jplomley Posted March 21, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 21, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) and what are your main applications? For me, its landscapes and urban-scapes off the pod. This lens is the only reason I've hung onto the SL for so long. Hope it doesn't disappoint.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill W Posted March 22, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2018 I am buying it and I have already told my dealer I want one as soon as they get one. I will use it for landscapes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted March 22, 2018 Share #3 Posted March 22, 2018 I’m keen to buy. Waiting for price list to be released followed by availablity. Homely Leica will offer the availability of 16-35mm like the 75corn in Singapore. Available for purchase as well as trial at the same time. I would like to use it for landscape and environmental potraits when the SFC1 and SF60 be hopefully available at the same time as 16-35mm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted March 22, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 22, 2018 I was torn between the Canon 11-24mm and new Leica 16-35mm, I realized I didn't need anything wider than 16mm except on rare occasions plus the Leica lens will be a ground breaking optic if it's like the other zooms. I'm on several waiting lists but now I find the need to be almost non-existent. My 18mm lens provides all the quality I need on both the M and the SL. When I need wider I find stitching two images to provide more flexibility and resolution than a single shot. It's not a current priority, I'll wait to see what the reports are and test it at the Leica Store. This wait and see could backfire, I have a sneaking suspicion this lens will be extremely popular with long waiting lists. To the early adopters, please post your findings, I hope this is as superb as the rumors and developers are stating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoreserve Posted March 22, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 22, 2018 As an owner of two SL's and both available Zooms I have to admit I'm somewhat disappointed regarding maximum aperture (3.5-4.5 only!!), zoom range (why not 12-35??) and the lack of OIS. So, unfortunately, I'm afraid I will not be convinced... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillbeers15 Posted March 22, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 22, 2018 It is a wide angle lens, depth of field will be more depth than higher focal length lenses. Unless intended to use the lens for action / movement shots, stabalization will not contribute much effect. Rather user must remember to turn off whenever a tripod is employed for landscape shots and a fast lens would not be much use except increasing the weight, size and price of lens. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted March 22, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 22, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm early on the list at my dealer. I'm expecting to see qualities like the 21 SEM but with the flexibility of a zoom. It isn't stabilized, but that's OK. And I don't look for shallow depth of field with these focal lengths, but rather try to have everything in focus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoreserve Posted March 22, 2018 Share #8 Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Well, everyone to his taste and needs ! I'd clearly prefer e.g. a 14- 24mm, f2.8 - 4.0. These 3 Varios - 14-24 / 24-90 / 90-280, all with 2.8-4.0 and OIS - would have been an excellent match, coherent and versatile, without any overlapping... Edited March 22, 2018 by panoreserve Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedro Posted March 22, 2018 Share #9 Posted March 22, 2018 A 14-24 2.8 to 4.0 would have been amazing, but probably larger too I think this will mean that those who want the 16-35 and have fast WA primes will hold on to them too And also that with the new WA zoom, plus the new Cron teles, the 16-35 + 75 or 90 could be a valid alternative to the 24-90 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted March 22, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 22, 2018 Well, everyone to his taste and needs ! I'd clearly prefer e.g. a 14- 24mm, f2.8 - 4.0. These 3 Varios - 14-24 / 24-90 / 90-280, all with 2.8-4.0 and OIS - would have been an excellent match, coherent and versatile, without any overlapping... I see your point. On the other side, I think that 16-35 + 75Cron (all SL) is an interesting alternative/additio to the 24-90. I have the 75Cron on order, and I may go for the 16-35. If so, there will not be any M-lenses left in the cabinet... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted March 22, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 22, 2018 Perfect for landscape, so I'm in. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linford Posted March 22, 2018 Share #12 Posted March 22, 2018 I'm holding out for the SL 35-Cron. I cannot imagine a wide angle lens I could like better than my Tri-Elmar WATE. Cheers--lt 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommydom Posted March 22, 2018 Share #13 Posted March 22, 2018 I will be lining up for this lens to compliment my SL 75mm and my collection of M lenses with my intent for using it for landscape/architecture imaging. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted March 22, 2018 Share #14 Posted March 22, 2018 A 14-24 2.8 to 4.0 would have been amazing, but probably larger too I think this will mean that those who want the 16-35 and have fast WA primes will hold on to them too ... I have the R's 15 mm Super Elmarit (a f/2.8 Schneider lens, I understand) and it is enormous on the SL (but fun). Other than that there are M lenses with apertures like 3.4 or 3.8, not really faster than the coming zoom, and the Voightlander 10, 12, and 15 M lenses, which are also not faster, and are really only sharp in the center of the field. I think the CL's 11-23 and the SL's 16-35 are in fact the class acts in this category. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted March 22, 2018 Share #15 Posted March 22, 2018 Too much overlap with the 24-90 for me, so no, I'm not a buyer. Happy with the CL and 11-23. Sony got this right. 12-24 (which is stunning), 24-105, 100-400. Leica got close but fell at the last hurdle. Gordon 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkinVan Posted March 22, 2018 Share #16 Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) This will complete my SL zooms and I think the 16-35 will be the one the most on my SL. Edited March 22, 2018 by MarkinVan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted March 22, 2018 Share #17 Posted March 22, 2018 I gave up waiting last year when they failed to meet their Q4 release, and bought the Canon 16-35/4. It is a very good lens and I am happy with it. I doubt (never say never) I will buy the Vario Elmar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkgmatt Posted March 22, 2018 Share #18 Posted March 22, 2018 My AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 is my most used lens on my Nikon bodies, whereas I never use the Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 which is much bigger and heavier. So while I can understand some of the other users' views about overlap, if the size is right, I would certainly be tempted to buy the SL 16-35mm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VVJ Posted March 23, 2018 Share #19 Posted March 23, 2018 I will pass. Combination of too much overlap and too slow without OIS. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VVJ Posted March 23, 2018 Share #20 Posted March 23, 2018 Rather user must remember to turn off whenever a tripod is employed for landscape shots Automatic tripod detection would be nice... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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