wattsy Posted August 5, 2017 Share #501 Posted August 5, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, that is a huge difference in "fall off" that I think all serious photographers should take note of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 5, 2017 Posted August 5, 2017 Hi wattsy, Take a look here Image thread for the Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted August 5, 2017 Author Share #502 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) The falloff difference isn't that big to my eyes, but what is big is: 1. Otus has a busier background oof rendering - look at the 24-90 lettering on the lens 2. Otus is not as well corrected, I see more green fringing around the 24-90 lens 3. The 50/1.4 has busier foreground oof- see the lettering on the summilux in the foreground 4. Lesser green fringing around the 24-90 lens than I see in the Otus shot Edited August 5, 2017 by TheGodParticle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 5, 2017 Share #503 Posted August 5, 2017 I sense some anxiety in wattsy's comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 5, 2017 Share #504 Posted August 5, 2017 The falloff difference isn't that big to my eyes, but what is big is: 1. Otus has a busier background oof rendering - look at the 24-90 lettering on the lens 2. Otus is not as well corrected, I see more green fringing around the 24-90 lens 3. The 50/1.4 has busier foreground oof- see the lettering on the summilux in the foreground 4. Lesser green fringing around the 24-90 lens than I see in the Otus shot Well observed. Agree on 2-4. On 1, call it busier if you like. The fall off is just faster with the Otus, smoother with the SL50. Look at the instruments at 9 o'clock behind the steering wheel in the following two. Again, full resolution here: https://www.smugmug.com/gallery/n-GGCRrg/ Otus 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! SL50 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! SL50 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/375620-image-thread-for-the-leica-summilux-sl-50mm-f14-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3330792'>More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted August 5, 2017 Share #505 Posted August 5, 2017 Comparing the Otus to the SL50 1.4 is like comparing apples to bandanas...................The Otus is in a league of its own, maybe one day Leica will give us something to brag about :) :) Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 5, 2017 Share #506 Posted August 5, 2017 De-Nile is not just a river in Egypt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted August 5, 2017 Share #507 Posted August 5, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I sense some anxiety in wattsy's comments. Yes, I am scared. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 5, 2017 Share #508 Posted August 5, 2017 Yes, I am scared. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No, I meant that you are anxiously awaiting more comparisons between the Otus and the SL50. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenw0lf Posted August 5, 2017 Share #509 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) Comparing the Otus to the SL50 1.4 is like comparing apples to bandanas...................The Otus is in a league of its own, maybe one day Leica will give us something to brag about :) :) Neil The SL 50 is very close to my ideal 50mm (apart from its size and price). The Otus looks not particularly interesting to me compared to the SL 50. I prefer the Otus 28, but its weight is even worse. It is still an extraordinary lens for me and I wonder when Leica will produce anything similar (I hope for a Summicron 28). But apart from all that what should ever give us bragging rights about a lens or camera ? (unless you are the designer of the item) ? Spending a few K for the equipment does not mean you have done anything noteworthy or substantial to be connected to it. Not more than any drinker in a bar who spent a few pounds on drinks to get the firm impression and the courage to sing out loud that "we are the champions of the world". Edited August 5, 2017 by steppenw0lf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHNL Posted August 5, 2017 Share #510 Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) The falloff difference isn't that big to my eyes, but what is big is: 1. Otus has a busier background oof rendering - look at the 24-90 lettering on the lens 2. Otus is not as well corrected, I see more green fringing around the 24-90 lens 3. The 50/1.4 has busier foreground oof- see the lettering on the summilux in the foreground 4. Lesser green fringing around the 24-90 lens than I see in the Otus shot But is Leica digital correct CA? And OTUS was designed with canikon sensor stack thickness. That makes big difference. The 50sl seems have good rendering if you nail the focus. All latest great lens will be brutal on focus accuracy, if you miss the shot slightly, it is not useable and will be worse compare to old glass such as 50lux R or M, with those, slightly miss the shots are not as obvious because the focus plain never razor thin. Edited August 5, 2017 by ZHNL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted August 5, 2017 Share #511 Posted August 5, 2017 LR lens profile applied to the Otus. I can also remove the opcodes on the SL50 but it doesn't make a difference to CA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee1972 Posted August 5, 2017 Share #512 Posted August 5, 2017 After some months of use, I'm a bit frustrated with this lens: - AF hunts in low light, even with FW 3.0 - this is the most frustrating, after all this is what this lens was made for? - AF totally unusable in backlit situations - manual focussion not practicalbe with this lens. I now mostly use my old Summicron R for those situations and I find this "abrupt" falloff of the focus plane sometimes a bit carricatural. Yes, it is very sharp, yes it is nicely corrected, but sometimes I have the impression that there are technocrats at Leica, not photographers I agree with you and have said the same thing myself on this thread. You're the first person to agree with me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHNL Posted August 5, 2017 Share #513 Posted August 5, 2017 LR lens profile applied to the Otus. I can also remove the opcodes on the SL50 but it doesn't make a difference to CA.Unless it was baked in raw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan_w Posted August 6, 2017 Share #514 Posted August 6, 2017 The SL 50 is very close to my ideal 50mm (apart from its size and price). The Otus looks not particularly interesting to me compared to the SL 50. I prefer the Otus 28, but its weight is even worse. It is still an extraordinary lens for me and I wonder when Leica will produce anything similar (I hope for a Summicron 28). But apart from all that what should ever give us bragging rights about a lens or camera ? (unless you are the designer of the item) ? Spending a few K for the equipment does not mean you have done anything noteworthy or substantial to be connected to it. Not more than any drinker in a bar who spent a few pounds on drinks to get the firm impression and the courage to sing out loud that "we are the champions of the world". On a side note, how do you see the Otus 28 compared to the Summilux M28? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted August 6, 2017 Share #515 Posted August 6, 2017 24 hours, one camera, one lens, one location. While this is primarily a portrait lens, it's a fun project with some really nice images. Thanks for sharing. As I was watching it I was wondering how many batteries he used! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted August 6, 2017 Share #516 Posted August 6, 2017 50mm SL by dancook1982, on Flickr Fantastic colour, contrast and rendering in all your wedding images Dan (I only left one above). I am sure your clients were very happy with your skill and the final images. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 7, 2017 Share #517 Posted August 7, 2017 Fantastic colour, contrast and rendering in all your wedding images Dan (I only left one above). I am sure your clients were very happy with your skill and the final images. Thanks! The SL and the lens goes along way to help with that, but the client will probably received some alternative processing - since I'm only second shooting, and I don't deliver the images to the client. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 7, 2017 Share #518 Posted August 7, 2017 L1210178 by dancook1982, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daedalus2000 Posted August 7, 2017 Share #519 Posted August 7, 2017 Thanks! The SL and the lens goes along way to help with that, but the client will probably received some alternative processing - since I'm only second shooting, and I don't deliver the images to the client. Out of curiosity what is the feedback of the main shooter with regards to the rendering of the SL 50/f1.4? Does he see anything special or is this a subject just for the Leica connoisseurs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancook Posted August 7, 2017 Share #520 Posted August 7, 2017 Out of curiosity what is the feedback of the main shooter with regards to the rendering of the SL 50/f1.4? Does he see anything special or is this a subject just for the Leica connoisseurs? I can understand the intrigue, but it's not something I really want to bring up. It can be such a contentious subject. I don't like to compare cameras with other people, unless I believe it will be an objective discussion, which it rarely is... I'm going to go off topic now... It kind of makes my blood boil, someone asks how I'm getting along with my Leica - "Yea, fine" if I wanted to expand on that, I might say "AF could be better, but I like the quality" Just leads to them gushing about how great their Fuji is... Everything is so relative... their experiences are not comparable. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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