alywit Posted January 3, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 3, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Can anyone share the results of, or are taking pictures with the SL2 and the Leica 18mm TL or the 18-56 Vario-Elmar-TL? If I missed these images or a thread somewhere please redirect me. I know these lenses don’t use the full sensor size and run in aps-c. Do these lenses work with the SL2 Aperture and Shutter priority modes? I like that they utilize the autofocus. I know there is less glass in these lenses, how do they do in lower light situations, like restaurants? As an amateur photographer I’m looking to find a light-weight take along setup in situations where I don’t need the (admittedly gorgeous) jumbo size resolution pictures that my SL 24-90 lens produces. I also own the Sigma 45 lens (and love that is is light weight relatively speaking) but I find it awkward to use in social situations, always having to physically relocate myself to take a shot because it isn’t a comfortable focal length to get ‘everything in’. Edited January 3, 2020 by alywit Grammar and mistype 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 3, 2020 Posted January 3, 2020 Hi alywit, Take a look here Leica Elmarit-TL on SL2. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
rfunnell Posted January 6, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 6, 2020 Im also interested in hearing from anyone who has use this combination of SL2 and 18-56 Vario Elmar TL ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yggdra.omega Posted January 7, 2020 Share #3 Posted January 7, 2020 I found that the 18mm TL on the SL2 was crisp enough, and in low-light situations, it performs better IMO than the 18mm on my CL even though the CL gives higher resolution images. The 18 does work with the A and S modes. I will upload some images when more convenient, but I am happy with the 18 on the SL2 overall -- much happier than using the 18 on the CL. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alywit Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to seeing your pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted January 8, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2020 Here are a couple of pictures taken with the original SL and the Leica 18mm TL lens http:// 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! Test_lenses-78.jpg by Ross Funnell, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Test_lenses-78.jpg by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3887286'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted January 8, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2020 http:// 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! Test_lenses-76.jpg by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Test_lenses-76.jpg by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3887287'>More sharing options...
yggdra.omega Posted January 10, 2020 Share #7 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) On 1/6/2020 at 9:35 PM, alywit said: Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to seeing your pictures. Well woah, maybe I stand corrected after looking at the actual results: https://imgur.com/a/CmZ2izp Sorry for the external link, I'm not sure if I can post larger files here. Look at the filename at the top of each screenshot to see which photo came from what camera EDIT: Both images shot manual at ISO 1600, f2.8, 1/125s shutter SL2 with 18mm TL: 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! CL with 18mm TL: Edited January 10, 2020 by yggdra.omega Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! CL with 18mm TL: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3888523'>More sharing options...
yggdra.omega Posted January 10, 2020 Share #8 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) On 1/6/2020 at 9:35 PM, alywit said: Thanks for your feedback. I look forward to seeing your pictures. Here's another sample, both pictures shot on Shutter Priority, 1/160s with auto ISO, auto aperture, etc.: https://imgur.com/a/tihUIH7 CL with 18mm TL using Shutter Priority @ 1/160s: 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! SL2 with 18mm TL using Shutter Priority @ 1/160s: Disclaimer: All pictures were taken around 2000-2030 EST in a dark house with eggwhite walls and with 4 yellowish overhead lights about 5-7 feet above the miniatures photographed. I opened each photo in Preview on an iMac Pro and viewed at actual size and arranged the windows to effectively view the same space. Edited January 10, 2020 by yggdra.omega Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL2 with 18mm TL using Shutter Priority @ 1/160s: Disclaimer: All pictures were taken around 2000-2030 EST in a dark house with eggwhite walls and with 4 yellowish overhead lights about 5-7 feet above the miniatures photographed. I opened each photo in Preview on an iMac Pro and viewed at actual size and arranged the windows to effectively view the same space. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3888532'>More sharing options...
yggdra.omega Posted January 10, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Last post, here's a comparison of the 50mm SL Summilux vs the 18mm Elmarit TL 2.8 both using the SL2: SL2 w/ 18mm Elmarit TL 2.8 - P Mode @ 1/50s, f/2.8, ISO 2500: 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! SL2 w/ 50mm Summilux SL 1.4 - P Mode @ 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 1250: Edited January 10, 2020 by yggdra.omega Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL2 w/ 50mm Summilux SL 1.4 - P Mode @ 1/100, f/1.4, ISO 1250: ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3888551'>More sharing options...
yggdra.omega Posted January 10, 2020 Share #10 Posted January 10, 2020 Sorry, this is literally the last post. Made the settings for the 50 SL Summi closer to the 18 TL: SL2 2/ 50mm Summilux SL 1.4 - M Mode @ 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO 3200: 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! 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/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3888556'>More sharing options...
alywit Posted January 10, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted January 10, 2020 Thanks for the comparison pictures. I think the TL definitely holds up against the SL lenses. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Hans Posted January 14, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 14, 2020 Any picture/experience with the TL Zooms on SL 2, in particular the 18-56 and the 55-135 Vario-Elmar-TL? As primes I use my M lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted January 14, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 14, 2020 I use rather a small manual zoom if I go light. The R 4/35-70 or the Contax 3.4/35-70. The Contax is light, looks nice, has macro and is full frame. They are still optically good and with the full resolution at least as good as the TL lenses. (But if you already have the TL lenses, then I would also use them.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 14, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 14, 2020 2 hours ago, caissa said: I use rather a small manual zoom if I go light. The R 4/35-70 or the Contax 3.4/35-70. The Contax is light, looks nice, has macro and is full frame. They are still optically good and with the full resolution at least as good as the TL lenses. (But if you already have the TL lenses, then I would also use them.) Can you use SL2's IBIS with the Contax lenses? AFAIK, you can only use IBIS with L-mount and Leica's M and R mount lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caissa Posted January 14, 2020 Share #15 Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) You can use IBIS with any lens. You just need to enter a focal length. On the S1R you can enter the number directly. On the SL2 you need to choose a lens (M or R). I hope they will also add the possibility to only enter a number. Yes, with a zoom it is not perfect (I simply chose a 50mm). But I can live with it (at the moment). 🤓🤔 Edited January 14, 2020 by caissa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem331 Posted January 14, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, caissa said: You can use IBIS with any lens. You just need to enter a focal length. On the S1R you can enter the number directly. On the SL2 you need to choose a lens (M or R). I hope they will also add the possibility to only enter a number. Yes, with a zoom it is not perfect. But I can live with it (at the moment). 🤓🤔 When I put a coded M lens on the SL2 (with the Leica adapter), It automatically recognises it. When I put an uncoded lens or a different brand lens I get the message "unrecognised lens", I then scroll through the M lenses and choose the most similar lens profile. However when I click on the profile, for example 135mm, it just returns me to the live view screen, and I am never sure whether the lens has been selected or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 14, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, caissa said: You can use IBIS with any lens. You just need to enter a focal length. On the S1R you can enter the number directly. On the SL2 you need to choose a lens (M or R). I hope they will also add the possibility to only enter a number. Yes, with a zoom it is not perfect (I simply chose a 50mm). But I can live with it (at the moment). 🤓🤔 IBIS must know the correct focal length to work optimally. I assumed that it is better to turn IBIS off than to use it with the wrong focal length. Online discussions mention that you may still be getting some help from IBIS if you are within a factor 2 of the correct focal length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem331 Posted January 15, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 15, 2020 On 1/14/2020 at 5:30 PM, dem331 said: When I put a coded M lens on the SL2 (with the Leica adapter), It automatically recognises it. When I put an uncoded lens or a different brand lens I get the message "unrecognised lens", I then scroll through the M lenses and choose the most similar lens profile. However when I click on the profile, for example 135mm, it just returns me to the live view screen, and I am never sure whether the lens has been selected or not. I have now seen that by pressing the Menu Button (summary menu view) one can see which focal length has been registered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted January 15, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 15, 2020 I have tried my 11-23 TL on the SL2 at the Leica store, and it worked perfectly. If I cared enough, I'd work on the sky a bit. 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! 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/304989-leica-elmarit-tl-on-sl2/?do=findComment&comment=3892117'>More sharing options...
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