Leica 24-90 or Leica 24-70 for SL2S ?

[TeleElmar135mm]

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I had both the Sigma 24-70 and the 24-90. I stay with the 24-90. The 70mm are to short for me and as a SL 601 user I had a stabilisation. The overall quality in sharpness an bokeh were for me clear at the Leica side. Yes, it is heavier but good to carry on the SL.

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[Photoworks]

7 hours ago, TAFFY said:

Did you notice if the Sigma version autofocuses slower on a Leica body vs the Leica Vario Elmarit 24-70?

I didn't notice that, maybe I was not paying attention to that.

mostly I use 24-90 anyway and the sigma when I need a faster zoom

[Kristofferpaulsen]

On 2/14/2023 at 8:31 PM, chris_tribble said:

Stupidly good just about sums it up.  I even find the weight and bulk reassuring now.  The only hassle can be bumping against Lake District stone walls when going over stiles - but I'm mastering the technique for that too 🙂

24-90 is the most useful lens I've ever owned - and that extra reach is invaluable.

i totally hear you there

[TAFFY]

14 hours ago, Photoworks said:

I didn't notice that, maybe I was not paying attention to that.

mostly I use 24-90 anyway and the sigma when I need a faster zoom

Thanks! 

[jrp]

The problem with the 24-90 is that it is, in most cases, so boringly perfect that you won't ever need to look at another lens in the range.

 

[Virob]

Can anyone comment on the amount, or difference in chromatic aberration between the 24-90 and 24-70?

[helged]

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On 2/19/2023 at 2:43 AM, Virob said:

Can anyone comment on the amount, or difference in chromatic aberration between the 24-90 and 24-70?

Can only talk about SL24-90. No chromatic artefacts with this lens. At 24mm, this is also the lens - amongst those I have tested - with least artefacts into the corners, and thus an excellent astrophoto lens. The latter if 24mm is wide enough and f2.8 is sufficient. Keeping weight, size and cost on the side, the only downside I can think of is a (weak) tendency of flaring when eg the sun is near the outer periphery of the image. Can be seen and controlled via the EVF, but something to keep in mind. A brilliant zoom. 

[Torpille]

The 24-90mm is an exceptional lens that meets all expectations and needs.

The 70-90mm range is what makes the lens different from all the others.

The images are beautiful, close enough to what you would expect from fixed lenses.

They make it possible to consider this zoom as the only lens for the SL system.

So 24-70mm vs 24-90mm, I think the choice is obvious and a constant f/2.8 argument doesn't win in photography in my eyes. 

Edited February 22, 2023 by Torpille