Gavin Cato Posted December 29, 2021 Share #1 Posted December 29, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Local store had 15% off a lot of Leica stuff. It was still a staggering amount of money but I thought at 15% off I could buy it and resell it later with minimal loss if I didn't gel with it. Holy hell what a lens. It ain't going anywhere I've owned the canon 70-200/2.8 mk2 before, and this thing is another beast entirely. The output from it honestly looks like a biggish prime. Been a while since I've owned a big lens so was a bit startled at the size but it feels great in the hand. Build quality obviously exceptional. I don't have any actual shoots until the 8th of Jan so I'll shoot the kids with it in the meantime. My idea of it at weddings is to get couples out in fields and use the tele compression at 280 odd mm to get something a little different to my competition. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted December 29, 2021 Posted December 29, 2021 Hi Gavin Cato, Take a look here Bought a 90-280. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Jeff S Posted December 29, 2021 Share #2 Posted December 29, 2021 I don’t use it often, but I will never sell mine as long as I stick with the SL system. I dismissed it initially based on size, but quickly reversed my opinion after handling it, and was astounded by the file quality. I was also fortunate to find a mint used copy, with warranty, for about $2k less than current list. I shared my opinion with a good friend and fellow L mount user, and after one rental, he was similarly hooked. So I found another mint used copy for him. A remarkable lens. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ktsa5239 Posted December 29, 2021 Popular Post Share #3 Posted December 29, 2021 It is an incredible lens! Most of my favourite shots are on that lens. Here’s one of them taken recently! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 24 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327932-bought-a-90-280/?do=findComment&comment=4341404'>More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted December 30, 2021 Amazing glass hey. I only have crummy test shots of my garden at moment but I'll post some real shots from it when I first use it properly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted December 30, 2021 Share #5 Posted December 30, 2021 I don't think you're going to sell it, it's an outstanding lens. Here's a recent image that I took of a Dark Chanting-Goshawk @ Mwiba s. Serengeti in Tanzania. Shot directly into early morning light -SL-2S & Leica VE 90-280mm L @ 280mm (please click on image for better res.) Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327932-bought-a-90-280/?do=findComment&comment=4341761'>More sharing options...
Yellow_78 Posted December 30, 2021 Share #6 Posted December 30, 2021 19 hours ago, Gavin Cato said: Local store had 15% off a lot of Leica stuff. It was still a staggering amount of money but I thought at 15% off I could buy it and resell it later with minimal loss if I didn't gel with it. Holy hell what a lens. It ain't going anywhere I've owned the canon 70-200/2.8 mk2 before, and this thing is another beast entirely. The output from it honestly looks like a biggish prime. Been a while since I've owned a big lens so was a bit startled at the size but it feels great in the hand. Build quality obviously exceptional. I don't have any actual shoots until the 8th of Jan so I'll shoot the kids with it in the meantime. My idea of it at weddings is to get couples out in fields and use the tele compression at 280 odd mm to get something a little different to my competition. Hi Gavin, What a coincidence to see you here! A couple nights ago I was bored on a night shift and so decided to search ' Leica wedding photographer in Australia'. This is how I found your page. Then I went on your website, admired your beautiful photos and then saw we have all the same lenses for the SL. Only difference is I have an SL2 and an SL2-S while you habe 2 SL2's haha! I added you on instagram, looking forward to seeing more beautiful photos from you bud! Enjoy the lens it is superb! I only recently picked it up too probably in October. Total weapon it is 😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted December 30, 2021 Share #7 Posted December 30, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yep. It's an incredible lens and as you say, a bag of primes pretending to be a zoom. Lovely, lovely work on your website, although I may have beaten you to the *Australian Leica SL wedding photographer who also uses an Inspire 2* by a bit. But I'm essentially retired from weddings now..... And I stopped using the Inspire for this type of work when the Mavic Pro2 came out. Are you considering the Mavic 3? It's rather fabulous and my wide lens is on its way from DJI at the moment. Just wish the zoom camera would shoot in DNG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted December 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Yellow_78 said: What a coincidence to see you here! A couple nights ago I was bored on a night shift and so decided to search ' Leica wedding photographer in Australia'. This is how I found your page. Then I went on your website, admired your beautiful photos and then saw we have all the same lenses for the SL. Only difference is I have an SL2 and an SL2-S while you habe 2 SL2's haha! Go google hey! Thanks I'd have actually preferred sl2-s's for weddings but when I jumped in on Leica it didn't exist. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted December 30, 2021 1 minute ago, FlashGordonPhotography said: And I stopped using the Inspire for this type of work when the Mavic Pro2 came out. Are you considering the Mavic 3? It's rather fabulous and my wide lens is on its way from DJI at the moment. Just wish the zoom camera would shoot in DNG. Hey Gordon. Not looking into the m3 at the moment. I use the Laowa wide angle a lot on the inspire 2 and it's a big part of how my shots look and so happy with the output I'm happy to leave it as is. I use a m2pro as my portable option, though since the 90-280 is in the bag now I'm trying to work out how to carry it with me. Enjoy the weekends now you are a bit retired I'm putting another roughly 5 hard years in. I'm at roughly 125 weddings next year with the "covid overflow" so goodbye my social life next year 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted December 30, 2021 This is the wedding bag with the 90-280 tucked in. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/327932-bought-a-90-280/?do=findComment&comment=4341989'>More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted December 30, 2021 Share #11 Posted December 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Gavin Cato said: This is the wedding bag with the 90-280 tucked in. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The Fujifilm is an interesting redundant choice. Not bad, mind you. I shot my last two weddings on a GFX100S/XT4 combo, after all. Did you consider a Leica CL w' 18-55 as a redundant? You can then share the lenses and TTL flash and get very closely matched colours. I see your Mavic packing issue.. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted December 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, FlashGordonPhotography said: The Fujifilm is an interesting redundant choice. Not bad, mind you. I shot my last two weddings on a GFX100S/XT4 combo, after all. Did you consider a Leica CL w' 18-55 as a redundant? You can then share the lenses and TTL flash and get very closely matched colours. I only use the Fuji for dancing shots. You know, the slow shutter zoomed in flash sort. The low light AF is quite decent on the little guy. That's also the only time I use flash. Never actually used a Leica CL! I suspect the body would be too small for me. I need something big to grab 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffra Posted December 30, 2021 Share #13 Posted December 30, 2021 Just ordered a Leica 90-280mm from KEH. Looking forward to working with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBB Posted December 31, 2021 Share #14 Posted December 31, 2021 9 hours ago, Jeffra said: Just ordered a Leica 90-280mm from KEH. Looking forward to working with it. Congratulations, you will love it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted December 31, 2021 Share #15 Posted December 31, 2021 Even on the SL2-S EVF I am astonished each time I look through the 90-280 - the clarity is outstanding. I use it mainly for indoor activity where I have to be backed off a bit: stage performances with the audience present, events. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fngl51 Posted January 1, 2022 Share #16 Posted January 1, 2022 It's a marvelous lens and a joy to use. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted January 1, 2022 Share #17 Posted January 1, 2022 On 12/30/2021 at 8:08 AM, Gavin Cato said: Local store had 15% off a lot of Leica stuff. It was still a staggering amount of money but I thought at 15% off I could buy it and resell it later with minimal loss if I didn't gel with it. Holy hell what a lens. It ain't going anywhere I've owned the canon 70-200/2.8 mk2 before, and this thing is another beast entirely. The output from it honestly looks like a biggish prime. Been a while since I've owned a big lens so was a bit startled at the size but it feels great in the hand. Build quality obviously exceptional. I don't have any actual shoots until the 8th of Jan so I'll shoot the kids with it in the meantime. My idea of it at weddings is to get couples out in fields and use the tele compression at 280 odd mm to get something a little different to my competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted January 1, 2022 Share #18 Posted January 1, 2022 Hi Gavin, You stopped me in my tracks and once again made me ponder the purchase of the 90-280 after having convinced myself I did not need it. After three days of on again off again I returned to my original plan and bought the 16-35 sl from the same chain you bought from. Love the 16-35 but still have the 90-280 on the horizon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Cato Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share #19 Posted January 1, 2022 11 hours ago, JohnQ said: Hi Gavin, You stopped me in my tracks and once again made me ponder the purchase of the 90-280 after having convinced myself I did not need it. After three days of on again off again I returned to my original plan and bought the 16-35 sl from the same chain you bought from. Love the 16-35 but still have the 90-280 on the horizon. Hey John. I'd like the 16-35 as well but even I have my spending limits Great time to buy it. Hope it goes well for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted January 3, 2022 Share #20 Posted January 3, 2022 Hi Gavin, Despite the wallet pain do Leica owners ever really stop? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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