I want 280-560mm f4

[Einst_Stein]

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I use Nikon D850 + 200-500mm for BIF. I wish Leica offer a 280-560mm  f4. 

[robb]

I'll take one also.  Good suggestion.  But I bet it would cost $12k

Robb

[pf4eva]

13 minutes ago, robb said:

I'll take one also.  Good suggestion.  But I bet it would cost $12k

Robb

It would be a great price for Leica lens. Canon and Nikon are more expensive.

Edited March 10, 2023 by pf4eva

[davidmknoble]

I have a 500 f/4, but it’s an old Nikon AIS lens.  But even with the metal barrel and large glass, it is pretty light for the size.  Honestly, if I’m getting up to the 500 mark, I’d just as soon have a prime lens.  It would probably draw better, have internal focus and just be easier to handle.. IMHO.

[SrMi]

Just now, Einst_Stein said:

I use Nikon D850 + 200-500mm for BIF. I wish Leica offer a 280-560mm  f4. 

I do not think there is a market for a large and heavy lens as 280-560/4 would be.

[Einst_Stein]

5 hours ago, robb said:

I'll take one also.  Good suggestion.  But I bet it would cost $12k

Robb

I wish a Leica could agree with your price!

 

[Einst_Stein]

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1 hour ago, davidmknoble said:

I have a 500 f/4, but it’s an old Nikon AIS lens.  But even with the metal barrel and large glass, it is pretty light for the size.  Honestly, if I’m getting up to the 500 mark, I’d just as soon have a prime lens.  It would probably draw better, have internal focus and just be easier to handle.. IMHO.

Nikon’s 200-500mm is a lot easier to frame, compose than a 400 or 500mm prime for my skill. I would welcome a 600 or 800mm prime after 280-560mm zoom. 

Edited March 11, 2023 by Einst_Stein

[paulja]

I,d like one too, maybe put my 400f2.8 to rest

[Planetwide]

If they add Phase detect, and that lens, I would buy both...

[jaapv]

On 3/11/2023 at 4:09 AM, SrMi said:

I do not think there is a market for a large and heavy lens as 280-560/4 would be.

Plenty of donkey-owners. 🤓

[Virob]

If I was interested in a lens like that, I would seriously take a look at OM-1 + 150-400/4.5 TC1.25.

[Einst_Stein]

On 3/10/2023 at 7:09 PM, SrMi said:

I do not think there is a market for a large and heavy lens as 280-560/4 would be.

Actually, you can say the same thing on any Leica stuffs. The market is small. 

[Einst_Stein]

8 hours ago, Virob said:

If I was interested in a lens like that, I would seriously take a look at OM-1 + 150-400/4.5 TC1.25.

You might want Nikon D850 and 200-500mm. You might find it a lot better than OM stuffs.

I have the Nikon kit, but I still want Leica SL 280-560mm. I am prepared to swollow the aweful size and price that Leica would offer, if ever.  Though even that could not replace the Nikon stuffs. .... not for BIF, for example. 

[davidmknoble]

Honestly, there is a point where zooms just don’t cut it.  I’d rather have a 500mm f/4.  Single, fixed focal length. Internal focus and pure light gathering…

[Harout62]

If a 280-560 F4 was made by Leica it will most likely cost 30,000 dollars 

If was made by Sigma with a Leica badge ???

[jaapv]

9 hours ago, davidmknoble said:

Honestly, there is a point where zooms just don’t cut it.  I’d rather have a 500mm f/4.  Single, fixed focal length. Internal focus and pure light gathering…

That depends. When shooting from a fixed position like a hide using a zoom lens is far more practical. A fixed focal length limits your framing ability. 

[davidmknoble]

1 minute ago, jaapv said:

That depends. When shooting from a fixed position like a hide using a zoom lens is far more practical. A fixed focal length limits your framing ability. 

I agree @jaapv, but I would prefer a better f/stop on a really high focal length, and we just don’t see shott zooms at the high levels. I wouldn’t mind a 250-500, but no matter the technology, we still loose some on the zooms.  I still use the Nikon 500 f/4 AIS and teh Leica APO 280 f/2.8.  Both great lenses that still hold up to newer ones, albeit no weather proofing and the Nikon contrast is a little low…

 

[jaapv]

And then again, in the hide scenario you are shooting from a stable platform, bean bag or tripod, and as you are not chasing subjects, chances are that it will be fairly static work.  The need for wide aperture is fairly limited, especially if you are using a camera that offers good high-ISO performance. As for that Leica 280/4.0 APO, a better lens in that focal length was never built. Although the corresponding Canon came close. 

[davidmknoble]

8 minutes ago, jaapv said:

And then again, in the hide scenario you are shooting from a stable platform, bean bag or tripod, and as you are not chasing subjects, chances are that it will be fairly static work.  The need for wide aperture is fairly limited, especially if you are using a camera that offers good high-ISO performance. As for that Leica 280/4.0 APO, a better lens in that focal length was never built. Although the corresponding Canon came close. 

Right. So both use cases deserve credit.  Would love to see both types of lenses although it seems like that could outlive the camera series!  Back to R lenses…. 

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[mschuette]

I would love to see something like a Leica SL 400/4.0 Apo with converters (1.4x & 2x) in a decent size like the Canon 400/4.0 DO II.