LocalHero1953 Posted June 21 Share #21 Posted June 21 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 8 minutes ago, Stuart Richardson said: This was just announced. A bit heavier than your spec, but still light. https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/a025_17_40_18/ Looks interesting! MTF certainly looks good for a f1.8 wide angle zoom. DC is Sigma's APSC range. It comes in L-mount, but that will be for CL and TL2. The SL needs DG lenses (and preferably the mirrorless versions DG DN). (No, I don't remember all these codes - I had to look them up again). Edited June 21 by LocalHero1953 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stuart Richardson Posted June 21 Share #22 Posted June 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: DC is Sigma's APSC range. It comes in L-mount, but that will be for CL and TL2. The SL needs DG lenses (and preferably the mirrorless versions DG DN). (No, I don't remember all these codes - I had to look them up again). You're right! I guess it was a bit too good to be true...17-40 1.8 with great MTF and 500g or so. It was a bit confusing as the image samples were on the SL3, but I guess the APS-C crop. Edited June 21 by Stuart Richardson 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beewee Posted June 21 Share #23 Posted June 21 (edited) Sigma DC (APS-C) lenses will still work on the SL3. It should automatically crop just like if you mounted a TL lens. You’ll actually get higher resolution (30 MP) than on a TL/CL (24 MP) with an APS-C crop on the SL3 but not the full 60MP resolution of the SL3 that you can expect from a full frame (DG) lens. Edited June 21 by beewee Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellisson Posted June 22 Author Share #24 Posted June 22 (edited) All of the TL vario-elmar lenses would be another option if using cropped mode. Trade-off for resolution on the SL3-S. Edited June 22 by ellisson typo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTLeica Posted July 2 Share #25 Posted July 2 I have the 16-28, light as a feather and optically stunning. I actually preferred it to the 14-24 Sigma / Leica, mostly for weight and filters. But optically its as good too. No downside other than not being totally sealed... but I dont see a problem with that really. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted July 6 Share #26 Posted July 6 On 6/20/2025 at 3:13 AM, lencap said: The Panasonic S 20-60 f/3.5-5.6 variable aperture zoom weighs almost nothing (350 grams - 12 ounces) and takes reasonable pictures. The wide FL choices are pretty handy for most situations and can even serve as an "all day" lens depending on what you're shooting. The slower aperture may be useful in bright sunlight as well, allowing you to shoot at lower ISO for more dynamic range. I also do a lot of hiking and climbing in the Swiss alps. +1 for the Panasonic 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6. I have the SL3-S, Sl3, Q2, Q3 43 and S00t. I use the Panasonic 20-60mm as my main hiking lens on the SL3, sometime coupled with the Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 when longer reach is needed. Not the best IQ but such a light kit that I can hike for hours with it and it allows me to get images that I would not have been able to take if I had a more limited focal range. When I have to climb (ie rock climbing) I use the Q2 thethered to my bag with a small rope so that it would not en up 500m below if I accidentally drop it 😉 Great IQ and plenty of pixels to crop in when needed. I am currently considering to switch to the Q3 for the same use. When I do landscape photography I usually bring the Leica zooms 16-35, 24-90 (and sometimes the 28-200) or the S007 with 24, 35,75, 100, 120Macro and 180) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellisson Posted July 14 Author Share #27 Posted July 14 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 7/6/2025 at 7:18 AM, Pierre68 said: I also do a lot of hiking and climbing in the Swiss alps. +1 for the Panasonic 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6. I have the SL3-S, Sl3, Q2, Q3 43 and S00t. I use the Panasonic 20-60mm as my main hiking lens on the SL3, sometime coupled with the Panasonic 28-200mm f/4-7.1 when longer reach is needed. Not the best IQ but such a light kit that I can hike for hours with it and it allows me to get images that I would not have been able to take if I had a more limited focal range. When I have to climb (ie rock climbing) I use the Q2 thethered to my bag with a small rope so that it would not en up 500m below if I accidentally drop it 😉 Great IQ and plenty of pixels to crop in when needed. I am currently considering to switch to the Q3 for the same use. When I do landscape photography I usually bring the Leica zooms 16-35, 24-90 (and sometimes the 28-200) or the S007 with 24, 35,75, 100, 120Macro and 180) When you hike a distance to photograph landscapes in the Alps, have you carried the SL3 together with the Leica 16-35 and the 24-90 lenses? That would be about 6.5 to 7 lbs considering the camera and the two zooms alone. Considering water/extra batteries, jacket, tripod/ball head, and bag to carry it all, the total weight could exceed 12-15 lbs. Managing that for a few miles may be tolerable, but I'd think it would be difficult for longer distances. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre68 Posted July 14 Share #28 Posted July 14 10 hours ago, ellisson said: When you hike a distance to photograph landscapes in the Alps, have you carried the SL3 together with the Leica 16-35 and the 24-90 lenses? That would be about 6.5 to 7 lbs considering the camera and the two zooms alone. Considering water/extra batteries, jacket, tripod/ball head, and bag to carry it all, the total weight could exceed 12-15 lbs. Managing that for a few miles may be tolerable, but I'd think it would be difficult for longer distances. When I carry Leica glass it is mostly 24-90mm with SL3. 16-35mm might be useful when walking in the woods. I do not take tripod when hiking in the mountains. So weight is under control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 14 Share #29 Posted July 14 The only camera you can reasonably use is an R4 Everest edition Or a film CL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daan Posted July 15 Share #30 Posted July 15 I know, it’s not a zoom. But as a compact alternative next to my Leica 14-24, I recently added the 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6. It’s honestly a true pancake lens and surprisingly good. Whenever I want to have a compact wide-angle with me, this one goes in the bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planetwide Posted July 15 Share #31 Posted July 15 (edited) I am assuming for landscapes, you will predominantly be stopped down. At 500g, I would go for the Panasonic 16-35mm S pro F/4 lens. Buy it locally and test it, as there has been some product variation reported, but if you get a centered copy, it is a very good lens. Sharp all the way into the corners and very good colours. Edited July 15 by Planetwide 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DI1 Posted July 16 Share #34 Posted July 16 9 hours ago, Planetwide said: I am assuming for landscapes, you will predominantly be stopped down. At 500g, I would go for the Panasonic 16-35mm S pro F/4 lens. Buy it locally and test it, as there has been some product variation reported, but if you get a centered copy, it is a very good lens. Sharp all the way into the corners and very good colours. Have the same lens, used it in Iceland doing lots of hiking and walking. Great lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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