jplomley Posted February 24, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 24, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I’ve another trip to Romania coming up in June and for the first time thinking of leaving my M10 at home and going with just my SL and 35/75 APO SL lenses. Used SL’s are so inexpensive at the moment I’m considering adding a second to avoid lens changes. Anyone else gone this route of working with a pair of SL’s with dedicated lenses attached? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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panoreserve Posted February 24, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 24, 2020 Very good consideration! 2x SL 2 (in my case attached with SL 35 & 90mm) would be an even better choice😇. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamanex Posted February 24, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 24, 2020 I keep an SL1 with the 24-90 and the SL2 with a 50 summilux on it most days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted February 24, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 24, 2020 I'm trying a new set up for my safaris -SL2 with MC-21 adapter & Canon 400mm II f4 & SL601 with the VE 90-280mm L. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
justru49 Posted February 24, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 24, 2020 Trip to Norway 2019: first SL with 16-35 + second SL with 24-90 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadDadDaddyo Posted February 24, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 24, 2020 4 hours ago, megamanex said: I keep an SL1 with the 24-90 and the SL2 with a 50 summilux on it most days. This makes sense, given the OIS in the zoom and the IBIS in the SL2. The 24-90 is just so darned good, however, that if circumstances recommend a single body/lens combination I'll gladly put it on the SL2. The 50/SL2 combination is for those times when the intentional choice to work and walk with a 50mm perspective overrules the convenience of a flexible focal length, or, when having to mess with a variable focal length might take away from, rather than add to, the photographic experience. Sometimes what seems like a limitation can be a simplification. That's why sometimes the right choice is just the Monochrom and the 50 Summilux... That's just for this old curmudgeon. Anyone else's preferences should rule for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamanex Posted February 25, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 25, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agreed. I get image stabilization in the SL1 and output from the 50 in the sl2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulton Posted February 25, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 25, 2020 I found a Q2 and an SL2 with 90mm a great combo for walking around Cuba. I did also take the SL35mm for times I knew I would stay with the 35. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted February 25, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted February 25, 2020 For those carrying a pair of SL/SL2’s, what bag are you using for transport to destination and whilst on the street/trekking? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
megamanex Posted February 25, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 25, 2020 Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L hold both the SL and SL2 with zooms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas ball Posted February 25, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 25, 2020 Hi Jeff; I was intending to sell or trade my SL when I got the S1-R but kept it instead because of what I would get for it. I am extremely happy I did. On my trip to Louisbourg last summer I took both bodies. The S1-R with 90-280, and 16-35 went into a small backpack. The SL and SL 75, and 35, went into a Hadley Pro. I carried the S1-R during the day long treks on a sling, around my neck, and hanging on my right side. The backpack was on my back, and the SL in the Hadley, and was on my left side . The whole set up was very well balanced. I have found that carrying a heavy messenger bag for several hours puts a lot of strain on my back which caused considerable discomfort. The two bag approach solves this, as well as there are times when I didn't want to take all the gear with me. In this case the small Hadley is perfect. Back to your main question: Two bodies, with a SL 35 mounted on one and the 75 Sl on the other is near perfect. Quick response since a lens change could cost you the opportunity for the shot. Less fumbling getting into the bag, and less sensor dirt getting in. Take advantage the SL low price. If you want small and discrete for street shooting, carry an APO 50 or 35 FLE, for the SL This looks quite small. Cover the red dot. Carrying two identical bodies reduces any time lost to figuring out which button to push. With the SL you still have the GPS available if you want to use it. It is still a fabulous camera and presently fairly cheap. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainD Posted February 25, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 25, 2020 3 hours ago, douglas ball said: The S1-R with 90-280, and 16-35 went into a small backpack. The SL and SL 75, and 35, went into a Hadley Pro. May I ask which backpack you used? And how does the SL with the two primes fit into the Hadley Pro? Alain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted February 25, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 25, 2020 Jplomley, I normally take two SL II bodies when I am out in high dust deserts or high moisture areas like northern Queensland or Papua New Guinea. It saves changing lenses and dealing with cleaning the sensor in the field. Although, the SL and SL II have been the most reliable cameras used to date, when you have once in a life time shoot, it is good to have a back up camera body....just in case. r/ Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas ball Posted February 26, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 26, 2020 Alain The backpack I was mentioning is the Urban Disguise Classic 35 from Think Tank. It is no longer available but might still be found somewhere. It is a smallish bag that is top opening. It will take the SL with mounted 90-280, (and reversed hood) on one side. The other side takes a 24-90, or the 16-35. This is really a shoulder bag but had an optional harness for backpacking. I liked it because it is very small, and top opening. You can be in a car or a crowded bus and still get access easily. It has been one of my favourite bags, along with the Hadley Pro. Actually the Classic 35 is the same length and depth, but slightly wider than the Hadley Pro. Think Tank just introduced the Retrospective 15 backpack. I think it might replace the Classic 35 as it is slightly larger, has top opening and also has access to the inside from the rear so it is more versatile, and probably a better solution overall, but it is larger and only a backpack. The Hadley Pro is more than enough to carry the SL with one Summicron attached, and the other Summi, or the SL Summilux 50 at the side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainD Posted February 26, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 26, 2020 Thank you Douglas. Can the Urban Disguise 35 take a 15" MacBook Pro? Alain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas ball Posted February 26, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 26, 2020 Alain, Sorry it takes only a large iPad or a 13" Mac Book. The Retrospective 15 does however. I have always liked the Think Tank bags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainD Posted February 26, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 26, 2020 Thank you... I think I'm going to go with my new Billingham SL2 bag with the camera and a single lens for now, and keep exploring small backpack options for multiple lenses and a 15" MacBook. Alain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBart Posted February 27, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2020 5 hours ago, alainD said: Thank you... I think I'm going to go with my new Billingham SL2 bag with the camera and a single lens for now, and keep exploring small backpack options for multiple lenses and a 15" MacBook. Alain I've been using ThinkTank bags and backpacks since they are geared toward travel. Their backpack called the StreetWalker V.2.0 is great since it works as a personal item and fits under the airline seat instead of overhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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