SL compact autofocus primes

[Tailwagger]

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It somewhat pains me to say it, but having just received my copy of the SL-35 and this past weekend shot it side by side with the Lumix 16-35, from an acuity POV there isn't a huge gulf between the two. The SL-35 is far better w.r.t. to CA, build quality, speed and yes, it is ever so slightly more detailed across the entire frame. I'd wager the L 16-35mm  closes the gap even further if your of a mind to spend to that level. The Lumix is far lighter and cheaper than either and there is the highly touted Sigma 14-24 as well to consider. I too have shunned zooms for quite a while now, but I have to say, while I still prefer what I've come to term the 'stoicism of primes', from a performance standpoint that attitude, not to mention the price tag associated with it, is getting harder to justify.   

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[Daniel81]

i feel your pain-stoicism tension!

[PeterGA]

On 2/19/2020 at 10:55 PM, Boojay said:

Daniel have you thought of maybe trying the very reasonably priced Lumix 24-105 to widen your options on the SL, I'm using it on SL2 and it's a nice walk around, I'm sure not up to the standard of the SL 24-90 but a lot lighter.  I have a similar dilemma to you.  Having promised myself only one of the SL Primes I'm really struggling to decide which one☺️!    

Just one prime? This one is permanently attached to my SL2...unbelievably good. 

 

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[jplomley]

8 minutes ago, PeterGA said:

Just one prime? This one is permanently attached to my SL2...unbelievably good. 

 

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Absolutely agree, best 35mm lens I've ever used and I currently have the 35 Lux FLE as well. The 35 APO pairs beautifully with the 75 APO SL for a fantastic two lens travel kit that covers most scenarios.

Edited February 22, 2020 by jplomley

[PeterGA]

23 minutes ago, jplomley said:

Absolutely agree, best 35mm lens I've ever used and I currently have the 35 Lux FLE as well. The 35 APO pairs beautifully with the 75 APO SL for a fantastic two lens travel kit that covers most scenarios.

Great minds must think alike😉 - I have the same pairing - and am completely happy - the final lens (for me) will be the 21 when it comes out. 

[Daniel81]

1 hour ago, PeterGA said:

This one is permanently attached to my SL2...unbelievably good.

What type of photography are you mainly attracted to?  Can you give me an idea of the kinds of pictures you like to take?

Edited February 22, 2020 by Daniel81

[PeterGA]

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46 minutes ago, Daniel81 said:

What type of photography are you mainly attracted to?  Can you give me an idea of the kinds of pictures you like to take?

I do three types of image making 

1. Happy snaps of family, friends and the environment I live in and around ( like everyone else);

2. Street ; and

3. Sometimes I have my arm twisted and do editorial type commercial shoots in fashion and movie stills - because I have friends in these industries.

Here are three recent  examples of recent shots with the 35 Cron on SL2  I've only had the 35mm for a couple of weeks...but the lens is very versatile on the SL2:

 

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BTW: I enjoyed your dog shots in snow .

 

Edited February 22, 2020 by PeterGA

[NRKstudio]

On 2/20/2020 at 10:47 AM, Daniel81 said:

i've been an exclusively prime lens guy for a very long time and i may be proving to be way too stubborn, but for now, i am keeping it that way.  And the 24-90 is just way too big for my liking.  i actually love the way the SL primes feel on the SL.

Try the Sigma 24-70 zoom, it’s very solid.  The Panasonic 50/1.4 shows higher test results than the 75 SL APO (which surprised me, see pcmag.com’s tests).  
 

also the 28 Art is about the size of the Summicrons and probably as sharp.  I tested against the 35 Cron and kept the 28 Art.  Both are very sharp but the Art was $1200 and has a MF switch plus a focus hold button.  
 

im wondering now if the Sigma 85/1.4 Art is sharper than the 90/2 Summicron...

 

Edited February 22, 2020 by NRKstudio

[The206]

Panasonic announced 3 new primes coming out between 2020 and 2021. 

 

24 1.8

50 1.8

85 1.8

 

This is great news, count on them being cheaper then any of the SL lenses, lighter, faster aperture and more compact. Will probably be cheaper to buy all three of these versus 1 SL prime. Sure sure I know the SL primes are amazing and glazed with unicorn tears but I will gladly take the smaller and lighter lens any day of the week!

[markforce]

4 hours ago, The206 said:

Panasonic announced 3 new primes coming out between 2020 and 2021. 

 

24 1.8

50 1.8

85 1.8

 

This is great news, count on them being cheaper then any of the SL lenses, lighter, faster aperture and more compact. Will probably be cheaper to buy all three of these versus 1 SL prime. Sure sure I know the SL primes are amazing and glazed with unicorn tears but I will gladly take the smaller and lighter lens any day of the week!

Where do you take ‚lighter and smaller‘ from?