S Maclean Posted September 6, 2024 Share #1 Posted September 6, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) With all the new SL Tele Photo Zooms one has to go back and the a look at the 24-90. Heavier, variable aperture 2.8-4 which surprisingly starts shrinking at the wide angle side already (35ish) But...Leica through and through images that are maybe as perfect as the 24-70 or the 70-200....maybe less? I don't know. I got the 24-70 and loved it but my FOMO (I am new to the SL system) led me to exchange it for a 24-90. I am still looking into the 24-70 with some wonder. Anyway, I could not find a thread for images on this lens so I'm starting one. First off just a quick shot at 24 f2.8 and then 90 4. (wide open respectively) just to see the rendering. 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! 5 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5575837'>More sharing options...
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S Maclean Posted September 6, 2024 Author Share #2 Posted September 6, 2024 same images in color. 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 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5575841'>More sharing options...
S Maclean Posted September 6, 2024 Author Share #3 Posted September 6, 2024 And a little bit of an experiment. I started a series of off-frame tracking images a few months ago. Using the M11 and mainly an 18mm, 21 and 35. But yesterday I took the 24-90 to see how it would behave. Taken at (90mm, F22, 1/20th sec) ISO 64. (Quite a sunny day) 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! 8 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5575862'>More sharing options...
S Maclean Posted September 6, 2024 Author Share #4 Posted September 6, 2024 and a couple taken with the 24-70 before I exchange them. 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 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5575901'>More sharing options...
Per P. Posted September 6, 2024 Share #5 Posted September 6, 2024 Well ... Much has been written about this lens over the years. Yes, it is big. Yes, it is heavy. Yes, the lens hood is clumsy. For me, it is the swiss army knife of lenses and I really do not need to look at any more photos from anyone to explain why I keep it 😀 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virob Posted September 6, 2024 Share #6 Posted September 6, 2024 In the motorcycle images, I find the out of focus highlights to be distracting. Would the 24-70 render any better? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaR10 Posted September 6, 2024 Share #7 Posted September 6, 2024 Advertisement (gone after registration) S Maclean, Should you wish to compare photographs taken with the two lenses you might check out these two links. My choice is the SL 24-90. r/ Mark SL 24-90 Try: https://onfotolife.com/lens_sample_photos?lens_id=343&page=1&focal_min=0&focal_max=800&aperture_min=0&aperture_max=32 SL 24-70 Try: https://onfotolife.com/lens_sample_photos?lens_id=4297&page=1&focal_min=0&focal_max=800&aperture_min=0&aperture_max=32 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Maclean Posted September 7, 2024 Author Share #8 Posted September 7, 2024 4 hours ago, Virob said: In the motorcycle images, I find the out of focus highlights to be distracting. Would the 24-70 render any better? I think either lens would render those differently if the photographer pays attention to it either at the time of shooting or the time of processing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Maclean Posted September 7, 2024 Author Share #9 Posted September 7, 2024 4 hours ago, LeicaR10 said: S Maclean, Should you wish to compare photographs taken with the two lenses you might check out these two links. My choice is the SL 24-90. r/ Mark SL 24-90 Try: https://onfotolife.com/lens_sample_photos?lens_id=343&page=1&focal_min=0&focal_max=800&aperture_min=0&aperture_max=32 SL 24-70 Try: https://onfotolife.com/lens_sample_photos?lens_id=4297&page=1&focal_min=0&focal_max=800&aperture_min=0&aperture_max=32 Thank You. inhave seen those and I agree based on the images. I just wanted to bring the theme to the forum. i do think the 24-90 is more unique and special. The 24-70 being more practical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald M Posted November 11, 2024 Share #10 Posted November 11, 2024 What the world needs now... Elzas (Fr) @90mm F6.3 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 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5693733'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted November 11, 2024 Share #11 Posted November 11, 2024 Elzas (Fr) @51mm F5.6 (cropped) 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 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5693736'>More sharing options...
Donald M Posted November 11, 2024 Share #12 Posted November 11, 2024 Elzas (Fr), view into the Rhine Valley, near the Petit Ballon @45mm F11.0 (Panorama, stitched in LR) 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 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5693739'>More sharing options...
ellisson Posted November 11, 2024 Share #13 Posted November 11, 2024 For me, it's a matter of FL range, 24-70 vs 24-90, off-set by the constant 2.8 aperture on the 24-70, smaller weight and size. IQ is excellent for both the 24-70 and 24-90, and I won't debate any IQ difference in favor of one or the other. Either way, it's more about my shooting and the light than the particular lens. I stay with the 24-70 and have the Vario-elmarit 70-200 f2.8 for longer FLs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald M Posted November 18, 2024 Share #14 Posted November 18, 2024 Vineyards in Autumn. Turckheim, Elzas (Fr) Lightroom HDR Panorama stack of 63 (!) photos. F7.1 1/3200 ISO 100 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! 5 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5703218'>More sharing options...
helged Posted November 20, 2024 Share #15 Posted November 20, 2024 On 11/18/2024 at 3:33 PM, Donald M said: Vineyards in Autumn. Turckheim, Elzas (Fr) Lightroom HDR Panorama stack of 63 (!) photos. F7.1 1/3200 ISO 100 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! 63 images!!! Out of curiosity: May I ask why/which effect you were looking for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
V23 Posted November 23, 2024 Share #16 Posted November 23, 2024 On 11/21/2024 at 5:18 AM, helged said: 63 images!!! Out of curiosity: May I ask why/which effect you were looking for. I’d like to know as well 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald M Posted November 26, 2024 Share #17 Posted November 26, 2024 Ha! I started making one picture and noticed that the dynamic range was too large. Accordingly I started to make hdr recordings and having only the 24-90 and no filters with me I stitched the stacked photos into one panorama as seen above as I wanted to record the expanse of vineyards as seen in reality. I was pleased to notice that LR could do it and my Mac did it also quite fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivar B Posted December 9, 2024 Share #18 Posted December 9, 2024 No doubt the 24-70 and the 24-90 are superb lenses, with the 24-90 a little ahead optically. One issue with the 24-70 is that it sucks in dust. I don`t know if this has been corrected in late production, but Leica will clean on warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
londond Posted December 11, 2024 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2024 Have just got the 24-90 (after poring over this and other threads). My first pic on getting it home… 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! 5 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5721338'>More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted December 27, 2024 Share #20 Posted December 27, 2024 Hanging out with Christian and Halldora von Koenigsegg SL3 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 1 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/407044-sl-24-90/?do=findComment&comment=5729381'>More sharing options...
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