Leica SL501.4

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I have no complaints about its sharpness. Earlier today.
50/1.4 SL at 1.4.

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Another feature story in LFI where only the SL 50 1.4 was used by Cédric Viollet.  Some nice images in there.  I really like the opening image.

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[cj3209]

On 2/6/2023 at 1:50 PM, robb said:

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Perfect example of striking art made by someone who probably could have used a kodak funsaver and gotten amazing images. 

Of course, it helps to have a $6k lens... 

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And another feature using the SL 50 1.4 from LFi by Jarle Hagen.  I know many of you may have seen these on Leica's site.  Shot with the SL.

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And the last two pages.

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I would highly doubt LFI appreciates the friendly re-publish

[tangosix]

Does anyone else think that these images from LFi have a M type vibe to the images?   Perhaps I have consumed too many M50Lux images lately. 

Either way, I am the proud owner of a SL Lux now thanks to the encouragement around here.  It has been a dream lens for some time - auto focus with the beast.  I hope to produce memorable captures with it. 

 

[insomnia]

Well they're quite similar

[tangosix]

43 minutes ago, insomnia said:

Well they're quite similar

touche'.   I deserved that haha.  Just me splitting hairs over here.   That was a good one.  Thanks. 

[insomnia]

I was being serious. Saw a blind comparison with SL Lux, M Lux ASPH, M Lux pre ASPH, Sigma ART and Voigtländer Nokton. 
 

I immediately spotted „my“ M Lux ASPH but (to me) the SL rendered quite similar (spectacular).
 

I’d just never consider the SL due to the size issue and will stick to the M lens with a light AF alternative.

[cj3209]

3 hours ago, insomnia said:

I was being serious. Saw a blind comparison with SL Lux, M Lux ASPH, M Lux pre ASPH, Sigma ART and Voigtländer Nokton. 
 

I immediately spotted „my“ M Lux ASPH but (to me) the SL rendered quite similar (spectacular).
 

I’d just never consider the SL due to the size issue and will stick to the M lens with a light AF alternative.

The problem is that for the majority of SL shooters, the CV and Sigma lenses are around 85% of the Leica lenses picture quality but at about 1/5 the cost.  These numbers are my opinion but you get the point.  And that's the point with 'luxury' products:  law of diminishing returns.  Now, if you make $$ with the SL 1.4, even better.

I guess Leica releasing the new less expensive 50 f2 and 35 f2 lenses is Leica's response to this; well worth the $2k or so if the quality is on par with the 50 and 35 APO lenses.

 

[cj3209]

4 hours ago, robb said:

And another feature using the SL 50 1.4 from LFi by Jarle Hagen.  I know many of you may have seen these on Leica's site.  Shot with the SL.

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I wonder how much post processing they did on these shots...

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50/1.4 SL on SL2

[Kristofferpaulsen]

It's a phenomenal bit of glass, albeit when it's hanging by your side on a strap, you could knock a toddler unconscious with it if they accidentally ran into it..

[Simone_DF]

4 hours ago, Kristofferpaulsen said:

It's a phenomenal bit of glass, albeit when it's hanging by your side on a strap, you could knock a toddler unconscious with it if they accidentally ran into it..

Seems a really good perk to me

[Ivar B]

On 2/9/2023 at 3:13 AM, cj3209 said:

I wonder how much post processing they did on these shots...

You may refer to the photos, but there is substantial in camera optimization when using the SL 1.4/50. As far as I know, the MTF curves Leica publishes, are pre-optimization. There is no in camera processing for the APO-SL 50mm (and 35mm). They deliver a perfect image. Also, the Panasonic-S Pro 1.4/50, which fully matches the performance of SL 1.4/50, needs substantial in camera optimization to correct distortion. This is true for several Sigma Art lenses as well.  

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4 hours ago, Simone_DF said:

Seems a really good perk to me

not if you're the one who has to console them.. ha..

[SrMi]

7 hours ago, Ivar B said:

You may refer to the photos, but there is substantial in camera optimization when using the SL 1.4/50. As far as I know, the MTF curves Leica publishes, are pre-optimization. There is no in camera processing for the APO-SL 50mm (and 35mm). They deliver a perfect image. Also, the Panasonic-S Pro 1.4/50, which fully matches the performance of SL 1.4/50, needs substantial in camera optimization to correct distortion. This is true for several Sigma Art lenses as well.  

The APO-SL 50 raw files contain slight distortion corrections applied at import. The APO-SL 35mm does not require any modifications.

(The corrections are applied by post-processors, not in the camera)

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