Budget Lens Option for SL2 - Advise Please

[lioness731]

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Has anyone used the Panasonic 24-105 on the Leica SL Typ 601? Does the OIS work? is there a firmware update needed? On my SL menu the image stabilization is greyed out? 

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[caissa]

For a while the Sigma 2.8/45mm was the cheapest available. Then came the Lumix 20-60mm which is quite small and light and inexpensive.

But now come some interesting primes in the Lumix range: The first is the 1.8/85mm, but there will also be a 1.8/50 and 1.8/24. They are all three small and light with fast AF, and probably not very expensive (price not known, yet).

[Boojay]

8 hours ago, lioness731 said:

Has anyone used the Panasonic 24-105 on the Leica SL Typ 601? Does the OIS work? is there a firmware update needed? On my SL menu the image stabilization is greyed out? 

I would be surprised if it didn't, as it works on the CL, the image stabilisation also stays greyed out in the menu. Always better to have both lens and body on the latest firmware available.

3 hours ago, caissa said:

For a while the Sigma 2.8/45mm was the cheapest available. Then came the Lumix 20-60mm which is quite small and light and inexpensive.

But now come some interesting primes in the Lumix range: The first is the 1.8/85mm, but there will also be a 1.8/50 and 1.8/24. They are all three small and light with fast AF, and probably not very expensive (price not known, yet).

Yes, these three new Panasonic primes are going to be a boost for the L mount, the price is announced for the 85mm, here in UK £599, think we can expect them all to be in the same ballpark, as like the SL Summicrons they are going to be same size, body style etc.

 

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by Boojay

[lawrence_lee]

8 hours ago, lioness731 said:

Has anyone used the Panasonic 24-105 on the Leica SL Typ 601? Does the OIS work? is there a firmware update needed? On my SL menu the image stabilization is greyed out? 

I use the Pana 24-105 on the SL Typ 601 ,and the OIS works fine.  Here are examples

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[lioness731]

Lawrence_Lee thank you for response. I may need to adjust some settings then. I think my SL has the latest firmware but not certain of the Panny lens. I just noticed the menu option that refers to lens stabilization was greyed out and wondered if something was amiss. On the lens itself I have OIS engaged. 

3 hours ago, lawrence_lee said:

I use the Pana 24-105 on the SL Typ 601 ,and the OIS works fine.  Here are examples

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[lawrence_lee]

29 minutes ago, lioness731 said:

Lawrence_Lee thank you for response. I may need to adjust some settings then. I think my SL has the latest firmware but not certain of the Panny lens. I just noticed the menu option that refers to lens stabilization was greyed out and wondered if something was amiss. On the lens itself I have OIS engaged. 

 

lioness731

The lens stabilization was greyed out is correct, don't worry because I am using the latest firmware on SL.  Just checked  the menu in the SL.

[BernardC]

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The menu option may be greyed-out because OIS is controlled by the switch on the lens. It would be confusing if the camera and lens were set differently.

[caissa]

Examples with the new 600$ 1.8/85mm. Very nice and small.   https://www.dpreview.com/samples/1933509135/panasonic-lumix-s-85mm-f1-8-initial-samples

And a short video. He mentions that 4 compact lenses with f1.8 are to be expected: 24, 35, 50 and 85. Great!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vyenjNEbsqg

 

Edited November 10, 2020 by caissa

[FlashGordonPhotography]

On 11/10/2020 at 11:05 PM, lioness731 said:

Lawrence_Lee thank you for response. I may need to adjust some settings then. I think my SL has the latest firmware but not certain of the Panny lens. I just noticed the menu option that refers to lens stabilization was greyed out and wondered if something was amiss. On the lens itself I have OIS engaged. 

 

Leica lenses don't have a switch on the lens. You set IS from the camera. Panasonic/Sigma lenses have a switch on the lens. Hence the option isn't available in camera.

Gordon

[LocalHero1953]

On 11/10/2020 at 12:38 PM, lawrence_lee said:

lioness731

The lens stabilization was greyed out is correct, don't worry because I am using the latest firmware on SL.  Just checked  the menu in the SL.

To check if OIS is working or not, try putting it on a tripod, focus on a distant object and watch to see if there is any movement in the EVF. If there is, then OIS is engaged (and getting confused by being held rigidly).

[tangfj]

On 11/10/2020 at 12:08 AM, caissa said:

For a while the Sigma 2.8/45mm was the cheapest available. Then came the Lumix 20-60mm which is quite small and light and inexpensive.

But now come some interesting primes in the Lumix range: The first is the 1.8/85mm, but there will also be a 1.8/50 and 1.8/24. They are all three small and light with fast AF, and probably not very expensive (price not known, yet).

I just got the Panasonic 20-60 and the size is great on the SL2. Haven't had much chance to test it out but I already like the close focusing ability.

I also saw the Sigma 24, 35, and 60 lenses just got announced - https://www.dpreview.com/articles/5542474312/hands-on-with-new-sigma-35mm-and-65mm-f2-dg-dn-lenses?utm_source=self-desktop&utm_medium=marquee&utm_campaign=traffic_source

These look very interesting!

[bherman01545]

I own an SL2, a 24-90 and an SL 35 APO Summicron. Those two are my 'bread and butter' lenses. I back-fill with Sigma for my lesser used lenses (for example) the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 DG DN Macro Art Lens since Leica doesn't make a Macro in the native L mount. I also may consider one or more of the soon-to-be-released Sigma full frame primes (24, 35 and 65mm) Contemporary Line. IMO, the Panasonic 24-105 and Sigma 24-70 are supposed to be quite good, but the Leica SL 24-90 is in another league, especially on the SL2.

That said, there is quite a difference in price, so only you can decide.

-Brad

[cboy]

^^ +1 to Sigma new I series lenses  of 24-35-65mm to cover most  if not all of the OPs travel photo needs, apart from really shallow depth of field. But at f2 with a small formfactor then its a good compromise imho. The 45mm is already a fantastic travel lens when stopped down from f4

https://leicarumors.com/2020/12/01/sigma-announced-three-new-i-series-compact-prime-lenses-for-leica-l-mount.aspx/

[_Michael]

I am also interested in these new Sigma primes. What I’ve seen so far is quite impressive and I can see the 24 coming to my bag. That is I suppose for those times I can pry the amazing Summicron-SL 50 off the body 

 

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