Markey Posted August 25 Share #101 Posted August 25 Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, LocalHero1953 said: I do not normally use protective filters, relying on the hood or an inset front element. But the front elements of both 24-90 and 90-280 are very close to the end of the lens body, and their lens caps easily fall off (not Leica's finest designs IMO). I can clean finger marks of the glass, but I put my lenses in a bag with the hood reversed; if the lens cap drops off, the glass is vulnerable to scuffs from the fabric of the bag (and any dust and grit that has got in). So I have Hoya Pro Digital UV(0) filters on each - uniquely for any of my M or L-mount lenses, or my Q3 43. I use Leica UV filters on all my lenses except the CL 1123. I don`t know how you would discreetly fit a filter on that one. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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harbelot Posted August 26 Share #102 Posted August 26 Ok, this thing is a beast, in all terms. I just tried a few shots and I can confirm it's a different league. the 20mm + from the standard 24-70 range are a must. I can feel I'm the limit, not the lens or the camera. The weight balance with the camera body will take a while to get used to, but nothing impossible. I can't wait to to try it more!! 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! 7 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/422380-sl-24-90-still-a-good-option-today/?do=findComment&comment=5853975'>More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 26 Share #103 Posted August 26 (edited) More on the lens. Made a little walk nearby my home for the fun of it. - The reality : this is really a monster to carry, let's be honest. I need to find a real confortable strap to support it for a whole day, any advice here? - The range is really great, I understand why it stays glued on some many SLs - I like the softness of the image, with just the right amount of sharpness. I found the Sigma 28-70 too sharp and digital. Here I can fell some love in the pictures. - First time I can use a picture with no edit from the camera. Nothing to change, WB on point everything clicks. More to come as I use the lens more! 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 August 26 by harbelot 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/422380-sl-24-90-still-a-good-option-today/?do=findComment&comment=5854141'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 26 Share #104 Posted August 26 4 hours ago, harbelot said: I need to find a real confortable strap to support it for a whole day, any advice here? I use PD Leash with connection to one lug and to small included base plate, so lens points down and hugs hip or back, either over one shoulder or cross body. Slide Lite would work similarly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenverSteve Posted August 26 Share #105 Posted August 26 I think the advice to rent a body and lens for a week and shoot it while walking around as many kilometers a day that you would on holiday to see if the size and weight of the SL2 is worth it. No one can answer that for you. I would never buy that combination after selling off all my heavy equipment years ago after lugging it up Huayna Picchu - with tripod - to shoot Machu Picchu. For me, today's high-quality, smaller, lighter weight equipment is to good to be (again for me) lugging any camera/lens combination that weighs over 2kg + kit. If I were considering that I would prefer the Hasselblad X2D + 35-75 lens at almost the exact weight as the Leica kit but double the capture size and a terabyte of internal memory. That's why you should consider renting a kit, or two, and see how they fit in to your work flow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #106 Posted August 27 9 hours ago, Jeff S said: I use PD Leash with connection to one lug and to small included base plate, so lens points down and hugs hip or back, either over one shoulder or cross body. Slide Lite would work similarly. Thank you, I heard a lot about PD Leash and other strap of this brand, I'll investigate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #107 Posted August 27 Advertisement (gone after registration) Renting is smart, but really expensive here in France (if you can find it..) The new Hassleblad is another kind of philosophy (medium format, 100MP, who needs that apart from pros) and it's 3x the price I paid for my SL2S and 24-90. it's even more bulkier than the SL2S combo. But I totally follow you on smaller and lighter (I had a GRIII just before! :D) this is the smart way to go, the future. I'm not smart; just hardcore Leica design fan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 27 Share #108 Posted August 27 5 hours ago, harbelot said: The new Hassleblad is another kind of philosophy (medium format, 100MP, who needs that apart from pros) and it's 3x the price I paid for my SL2S and 24-90. it's even more bulkier than the SL2S combo. FWIW, the new H2D2 with 35-100 f/2.8-4 is roughly the same price as a new SL3-S with 24-90, about the same size, and weighs about 3/4 pound less (slightly lighter body with battery, and half pound lighter lens). And with reportedly 10 stops of stabilization, it should be easier to shoot without a tripod than the Leica combo. The grip of the current X2D is also more comfortable than my SL2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted August 27 Share #109 Posted August 27 If you want the most comfortable strap that seems to lessen the weight of any camera... look no further than the Rock N Roll SL Strap. I use these straps on the SL and the M variant on the M and they make such a difference. https://rocknrollstraps.com/shop/camera-straps/rock-n-roll-straps/rock-n-roll-sl2-black/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #110 Posted August 27 2 hours ago, Eoin said: If you want the most comfortable strap that seems to lessen the weight of any camera... look no further than the Rock N Roll SL Strap. I use these straps on the SL and the M variant on the M and they make such a difference. https://rocknrollstraps.com/shop/camera-straps/rock-n-roll-straps/rock-n-roll-sl2-black/ Thank you so much!! I'll check it for sure!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #111 Posted August 27 Meanwhile.. 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! 6 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/422380-sl-24-90-still-a-good-option-today/?do=findComment&comment=5854649'>More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 27 Share #112 Posted August 27 57 minutes ago, harbelot said: Thank you so much!! I'll check it for sure!! They look nicer than PD straps, and surely comfortable, but the additional functional advantages of the PD options are quick and easy detachment, quick and easy change of length for different carry approaches and, as noted, the base plate attachment that helps with long lenses. And the PD straps are far less expensive. Depends on priorities and preferences, as always. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #113 Posted August 27 Just now, Jeff S said: They look nicer than PD straps, and surely comfortable, but the additional functional advantages of the PD options are quick and easy detachment, quick and easy change of length for different carry approaches and, as noted, the base plate attachment that helps with long lenses. And the PD straps are far less expensive. Depends on priorities and preferences, as always. I'm curious about the base plate attachment, can you tell me more about it? You can attached the strap on the base plate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 27 Share #114 Posted August 27 12 minutes ago, harbelot said: I'm curious about the base plate attachment, can you tell me more about it? You can attached the strap on the base plate? Explained post #104. One anchor attached to strap lug, the other attached to the bottom of the camera via a small square plate that’s included with the purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #115 Posted August 27 Just now, Jeff S said: Explained post #104. One anchor attached to strap lug, the other attached to the bottom of the camera via a small square plate that’s included with the purchase. Ok, thanks 👍 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 27 Share #116 Posted August 27 4 minutes ago, harbelot said: Ok, thanks 👍 See at about 8 min mark… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #117 Posted August 27 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Jeff S said: See at about 8 min mark… wow, thanks for the video! Perfectly clear now, nice feature! Edited August 27 by harbelot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harbelot Posted August 27 Share #118 Posted August 27 Ordered!! The plate system looks exactly like what I needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 28 Share #119 Posted August 28 5 hours ago, harbelot said: Ordered!! The plate system looks exactly like what I needed. Which PD strap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnhtsun Posted August 28 Share #120 Posted August 28 18 hours ago, harbelot said: Thank you, I heard a lot about PD Leash and other strap of this brand, I'll investigate. I do something similar but with a really right stuff bracket. It fits in a bag easily on goes in quickly. I wrote a little bit about it in a blog post on the 24-90mm. 24-90mm 2025 review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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