Jeff S Posted April 22 Share #21 Posted April 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) 7 hours ago, jaapv said: It has been out in fairly wet conditions without any ill effects but obviously I did no formal test. All reviews mention weather resistance as a plus. However, I use it without the foot and I don’t trust the sealing of the lens on that spot when without, so I sealed it there with water-resistant tape. 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! Better sealing is a plus for the SL 90-280. A friend borrowed mine for an Iceland trip and it got drenched with no ill effects. So I sold it to him, as size/weight limited my use. Considering a replacement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 22 Author Share #22 Posted April 22 I rather doubt that there is a difference in sealing between the two. The 70-200 was drenched during a couple of days of tropical downpours in an open vehicle without any problems. Just leave the foot on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 22 Share #23 Posted April 22 (edited) 3 hours ago, jaapv said: I rather doubt that there is a difference in sealing between the two. The 70-200 was drenched during a couple of days of tropical downpours in an open vehicle without any problems. Just leave the foot on. I would guess that all the buttons, aperture ring, etc present more opportunities for issues than the clean exterior of the SL. The 90-280, with internal zooming like the Sigma, is surely even better sealed than the 24-90, which impressed Roger, as it should. https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/02/a-peak-inside-the-leica-vario-elmarit-sl-24-90mm-f2-8-4-asph/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq4PO4ionHfrlM8xNEi-WKF0O-5z8-kWpaf4kYOoqjBIW_BS3R Leica had to match the camera’s IP 54 rating. Edited April 22 by Jeff S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted April 22 Author Share #25 Posted April 22 I don’t recall an IP rating for the 90-280, the lens is too much of a brick for me anyway. I can only say that the Sigma was just fine in the most severe conditions that I will encounter. I’m not taking it diving. IP 54 is good, but not watertight. It is splashing water from all directions for half an hour. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 22 Share #26 Posted April 22 (edited) 45 minutes ago, jaapv said: I don’t recall an IP rating for the 90-280, the lens is too much of a brick for me anyway. I can only say that the Sigma was just fine in the most severe conditions that I will encounter. I’m not taking it diving. IP 54 is good, but not watertight. It is splashing water from all directions for half an hour. I’m just saying that the Leica is most likely better sealed, whether or not you can see any benefit for your personal use (prudent of you not to go diving with it). The 90-280 was released at about the same time as the original SL, which is IP 54 rated, unlike most any major camera line I can name. Karbe emphasized the robust build for the camera and 90-280, and Leica’s own marketing language for the lens, while not IP rated, says “dust proof and waterproof.” The Sigma is advertised as “dust and splash resistant.” A simple observation; not worth all the argument. Edited April 22 by Jeff S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 22 Author Share #27 Posted April 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) That is nearly identical to the official words of IP54. However, the reason that I prefer the Sigma, quite apart from the price,, is that it I a more convenient focal length, a constant 2.8, considerably lighter and smaller, built like a tank, and of comparable IQ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted April 22 Share #28 Posted April 22 Exactly, which is why I only cited weather sealing as a Leica advantage. The Sigma’s hood attachment, obstructing part of the zoom ring does, however, seem a misstep. Do you routinely use the hood? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 22 Author Share #29 Posted April 22 Replaced it by a rubber hood from Amazon. 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! 2 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5790761'>More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 22 Author Share #30 Posted April 22 The original hoods from Sigma for their long lenses are worthless. As soon as there is any lateral force the plastic holding the set screw shatters. I replaced the 150-600 one by a screw-in metal one, the 70-200 by a rubber one, , the Panasonic 1.8/35 ( which is solid but fugly) by a nice vented one and the Summicron 2.0/50 which has an ugly metal tulip one which chips its coating will have a rectangular Haoge one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 25 Author Share #31 Posted April 25 On the SL2S 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! 2 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5792154'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted April 25 Share #32 Posted April 25 ... I have something yellow and green too. Very nice lens. No wonder why Leica rebadged it ... 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! 2 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5792177'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted April 30 Share #33 Posted April 30 ... more yellow and green 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! Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5794549'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted April 30 Share #34 Posted April 30 ... and a bit yellow and white ... the lens is also very good at short distances. 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! 1 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5794551'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted April 30 Share #35 Posted April 30 (edited) ... "Come Fly With Me" - in our little village we have some Highland - Cattle. The flies on the nose are also impressive - even if they are outside the depth of field (f/2,8) - and no Eye-AF 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! Edited April 30 by TeleElmar135mm 2 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5794556'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted May 1 Share #36 Posted May 1 ... and a gourmet teenager (169mm/2,8) 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! 3 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5795019'>More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted May 25 Share #37 Posted May 25 ... and something in b/w from our garden. 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! 4 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5807131'>More sharing options...
xdharmax Posted June 3 Share #38 Posted June 3 is anyone using this sigma with sl3/s ? please share it how about the ibis is it work or just in body that work ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
helged Posted Tuesday at 09:16 PM Share #39 Posted Tuesday at 09:16 PM 16 hours ago, xdharmax said: is anyone using this sigma with sl3/s ? please share it how about the ibis is it work or just in body that work ? I have used Sigma 70-200mm on SL3 (and SL3-S) for a long time. Excellent stabilisation, despite only lens stabilisation as far as I can tell. No problem with shutter at 1/60 s at 200mm (which is fine+ in my book). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeleElmar135mm Posted 22 hours ago Share #40 Posted 22 hours ago (edited) ... and one more more in b/w. 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! Edited 22 hours ago by TeleElmar135mm 1 Quote 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/393490-first-day-with-the-sigma-70-200-dg-dn-os-28/?do=findComment&comment=5814568'>More sharing options...
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