bjuncek Posted July 21, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, My Leica SL2 has significant infinity focusing issues with 24-90 Vario Elmarit. Specifically, whenever I'm focusing on an object even remotely far away, my focus simply doesn't work - it just cannot focus on a building across the street in broad daylight, where with Canon 5dII I had at least 50% hit rate. Does anyone have an idea on why this would happen? If so, Is there a way to fix it or is it just an inherent issue with the camera/lens combo? Best, Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FlashGordonPhotography Posted July 21, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2020 I have zero focus issues with my Sl2/24-90. Any distance in almost any conditions. What settings do you have on? Focus mode and focus type mainly. If not already there, try SAF and a small box (rather than cross hairs) as a starting point. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 23, 2020 I'm having issues with all AF settings, and on MF setting, at infinity nothing is in focus (unlike my M lenses where at infinity, well, infinity is in focus which is kind of what I expect). If you're interested in the modes I have issues with AFs | Zone AFs | Field AFs | Spot AFc | Zone AFc | Field My take is that it's somehow a lens issue, but for the life of me can't figure out how/why. Best, Bruno Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjz Posted July 23, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 23, 2020 Is it possible it is somehow stuck in macro mode? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjz Posted July 23, 2020 Share #5 Posted July 23, 2020 AF focusing can be unsuccessful: – If the distance to the object is too great (macro mode) or too small – If the object is not sufficiently illuminated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted July 23, 2020 vor 35 Minuten schrieb Sjz: Is it possible it is somehow stuck in macro mode? This would explain everything!!! I've never seen the macro mode in the menus though? How can one enable/disable that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 23, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Ok, so I've checked - Focus Limit (Macro) in camera settings are greyed out for some reason and set to off. Other Ideas? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjz Posted July 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 23, 2020 I need to have another think..... MF works? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjz Posted July 23, 2020 Share #9 Posted July 23, 2020 Ie you can focus on the buildings - just not when the camera says infinity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjz Posted July 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 23, 2020 If you use autofocus and turn the focus ring - and then look on the top screen it should tell you the focal range. Does that look accurate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share #11 Posted July 23, 2020 vor 24 Minuten schrieb Sjz: I need to have another think..... MF works? Kind of - it works from close distance to infinity, however it seems to go far away past infinity. vor 21 Minuten schrieb Sjz: Ie you can focus on the buildings - just not when the camera says infinity. Yes. It actually does say infinity, but it's a VERY narrow field before it goes out of focus again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted July 23, 2020 vor 21 Minuten schrieb Sjz: If you use autofocus and turn the focus ring - and then look on the top screen it should tell you the focal range. Does that look accurate? Yes, (I think so) up until infinity. The far away buildings are in focus at the very beginning of infinity, but if I move the ring a tiny bit (<1/8 of a turn further) everything goes out of focus again, whilst the camera is still indicating infinity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 23, 2020 Share #13 Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) Have you turned off all AF profiles, ‘intelligent’ AF, etc? Are you using back button autofocus or shutter button activation? Have you turned off focus aids... auto magnification, etc? I would keep it simple for testing, using single shot mode, etc. I’ve not had any focus issues with my 24-90. Jeff Edited July 23, 2020 by Jeff S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted July 24, 2020 (edited) vor 19 Stunden schrieb Jeff S: Have you turned off all AF profiles, ‘intelligent’ AF, etc? Are you using back button autofocus or shutter button activation? Have you turned off focus aids... auto magnification, etc? I would keep it simple for testing, using single shot mode, etc. I’ve not had any focus issues with my 24-90. Jeff Yeah - everything is turned off and manual focus still has the same issues, autofocus as well. No idea what it could be, other than some focus by wire issue, as the focus goes way beyond infinity (which would explain the issue with autofocusing as well). Edited July 24, 2020 by bjuncek Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted July 24, 2020 Is issue specific to 24-90 only? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #16 Posted July 24, 2020 I don't have any other SL lens, but I don't have the issue with any of my M lenses I'm using. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted July 24, 2020 Share #17 Posted July 24, 2020 I would discuss with your dealer and, provided you bought it new, request an exchange if necessary. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted July 24, 2020 Share #18 Posted July 24, 2020 I agree with Jeff. Doesn't sound normal to me. I would be talking to your dealer and at least trying other lenses/bodies in store to diagnose which is playing up and organise a repair/replacement. Gordon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjuncek Posted July 24, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks for the help. Unfortunately I'll not be back to the UK in a while, but when I do I'll pay them a visit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted July 24, 2020 Share #20 Posted July 24, 2020 Bjuncek, When I had the SL2 and SL 24-90 lens the same issue happened to me. Leica Tech Rep told me three things, first try gently wiping the lens contacts with a soft cloth; second do a total camera reset with the lens attached (there is a function in the menu that allows you to do it under function #6). Last, if this didn't fix the problem, you need to send the lens to Leica with a description of issue. In my case, they simply sent me a new SL 24-90. Both the camera and lens are most excellent and usually highly reliable. But even with many things today; like Ferraris or Porsche...things can go wrong. Hope the reset does the trick. r/ Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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