Just joined the SL club. Looking for lens recommendations

[mikeodial]

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Just purchased an SL and will be initially using my ZF.2 Zeiss lenses on it, but was wondering any suggestions/wisdom for other lens options. (28mm Distagon, 50mm Makro-Planar 2.0, 85mm 1.4 Planar and 135/2 Sonnar)

I don't own any Leica glass aside from the zoom on my X Vario, but would be interested in suggestions. I intend to use the camera for:

Landscape, Macro, Still Life and some portrait work.

Thoughts welcome.

MIke

Edited May 7, 2021 by mikeodial
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[ropo54]

Just a couple of quick thoughts for consideration:

The SL 50 1.4 is special, though a bit heavier than the other SL offerings. 

The Sigma 45 2.8 is compact, quite inexpensive, and a terrific portable option.

[Mick H]

"Landscape, Macro, Still Life and some portrait work"

The SL24-90 is wide enough for most landscape, has near macro capability, is great for stopped down still life and product photography, and at 90mm is great for on location and studio portraiture.  This is how I use mine.  It's my go-to lens for the SL - a sensational "all-Leica combo". 

To supplement, I use 35 1.2 Art L Mount and and an adapted 105 1.4 Art for speed.  Adapted 14-24 and 105 1:1 Macro Nikkors are on hand.  

[geotrupede]

go manual, get adapters and experiment with anything from the past.

M is good, but then you can get all sort of items. good value and a lot of fun!