Leica 50 Summilux SL 1.4 ASPH | The most expensive autofocus 50mm?
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Here's my first impressions of the Leica 50mm 1.4 Summilux for the SL camera.
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This video popped up in my suggestions, so I had a go. I completely agree with your review, thank you for the video. I have had this Leica 50mm 1.4 on loan for a day, and was (and still am) amazed by the quality of this lens on all aspects. Just every image gives me a big wow feeling. If I look back at the pictures I took that day, they are still really striking.
Instead of this lens, I got the Panasonic Lumix 50mm 1.4 Pro lens, also L mount and also 50mm 1.4. This lens is surprisingly similar to this Leica 50mm 1.4, even in image quality. I think the Lumix's images are 99% similar, and the Lumix 50mm also doesn't suffer from any lens errors, even at f1.4. An amazing buy, you cannot go wrong with that. And yes, the Lumix 1.4 is just a little lighter than the Leica, but not by much. Nothing beats the SL and lens design though, the Lumix S1 looks bulky compared to the SL.
Thanks for sharing. I'm going with the Lumix S line of prime lenses because at the moment I can't justify the price of the Leica lenses. An alternative to that could be adding one Leica "Summicron-SL" at the time to my kit. And I wish Leica had a Summicron-SL 85mm "budget" and a macro alternative.Looks like Lumix S line will have a macro lens in the near future, so I'll stick to the "prime bundle" from Lumix for now.
@@brunof.6452 Thanks for your reply :) Meanwhile, I got hold of the Leica Elmarit-SL 24-90 f2.8-4 lens. That is also a masterpiece for travel photography, as long as you don't need a large aperture. Only at 24mm the lens is not as sharp as it should be, otherwise it is one lens combining 4 primes (28, 35, 50, and 90mm). At those focal lengths, the lens is tack sharp, without any noticable distortions and with smooth bokeh. I got it second hand, otherwise it would have been too expensive.
The only real downside to these lenses (also the primes) compared to Nikon, Canon and Sony are the weight and size. That Leica 24-90 weighs more than a kilogram, while (for example) a Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II weighs only 695 grams. Build quality is not really comparable, though.
@@darkknight8139 Try the 24-70mm S Pro, this is the same lens than the 24-90mm, f2.8 constant but 70mm instead of 90mm.
@@GHuser85-rp6xz Thanks for your reply, but the 24-70 is absolutely not the same as the 24-90. The 24-90 is a Leica design (the first ever L mount lens), while the 24-70 is a Leica approved Sigma design. The optical design is almost the same as the Sigma 24-70 2.8. Quality of the 24-70 is also superb, but with completely different rendering characteristics compared to the 24-90.
@@darkknight8139 No, the S Pro is not from Sigma. I speak about the 24-70mm Lumix S Pro.
On the other hand,the 24-70mm Sigma DG DN is more or less the same lens than the Leica 24-70mm yes.
This lens is pure romance. My one and only SL lens. Simply beautiful.
My one and only is the 75mm. Sublime indeed :)
same here SL 50 is love
The sharpness, separation and silky bokeh is astounding
When it decides to focus!
The SL system is very appealing. I have found the Canon RF 50mm f1.2 to be a very satisfying lens to use with higher image quality than I expected. It doesn't have a medium format film look in terms of separation of a subject to out of focus areas, which is what I wanted but it gets halfway there. I'm not sure I could pay what Leica is asking for to have an SL and two lenses unless there was a compelling image quality improvement over what I use now. The autofocus with the RF 50 makes creating images a pleasure at f1.2 which makes up for the lower dynamic range of the Canon sensor. But photography sometimes is about the process and experience of photographing as much as the results and I think the SL would be very lovely to use in hand.
Out of all the cameras I've owned throughout the years from a Hasselblad 500 c/m to a Nikon D850, D810, Mamiyas, Pentax 67, Fujis - the SL is the most inspiring to hold. It really is a wonderful experience. Hard to explain until you actually hold it in your hand.
@@danielfeatherstone674 thanks, ... is it better than Hasselblad X1Dii in grip, feel, ergos, interface, menus, build ? ....
( genuinely asking ) .....
am a Leica M10-P white limited edition + 50 summilux user
@@chirag4 Menu system on the SL is fantastically intuitive. One thing that stood out me on the X1D. The AF is super slow to focus and that is important to me.
@@danielfeatherstone674 thanks.
Loving these videos. I have a passion for photography and Leica. That 50 was my first native Leica L lens for the system and still blows my mind each and every time I use it. Looking forward to many more videos in the future. Great choice of music too btw.
Bryan Campbell cheers Bryan!
I have the M10P with the Noctilux 50mm f/.95 ASPH and can also attest to the fact that it likes to be shot wide open.... even in broad daylight, if you can't fix it with a high shutter speed, just put a ND filter on and carry on..
Great video Brad, never used the Leica 50mm f/1.4 on an SL. I thought the Panasonic S-Pro 50mm f/1.4 I used in Taiwan was big !....
Darryl Carey thanks Darryl! Congratulations on 20k!
Nice Video. I have purchased my first Leica Camera last August. I was amazed with the quality from the Lens on the Q2.
I appreciate what you say is absolutely right about this SL Lens. I wish I was rich and could afford this Leica System with the Q2. A perfect partnership for Portraiture.
Keep up the videos coming buddy. Need see more examples of the pictures you shot from both cameras for future reference.
Kindest regards. Paul. 🤔🤓😁📸👍🏻
Paul Cook thanks for the comment Paul! I have noticed that the pre owned prices on the SL are dropping! Have fun with you Q2👍
They're so huge, I wish they were manual-focus only personally, but it makes sense that it's AF for the target audience
Interesting video, finally the quality in the professional segment is very close. The only drawback (apart from the price) is the high weight, with the lens the camera weighs almost 2 kg. That may be OK for professionals, but for me as a hobby photographer I would not buy a camera in the size and system weight today.
I tried this lens at the store and as good as the images are here on UA-cam, this lens is phenomenal!! It is heavy but my goodness. The hardest part with the leica sl lens lineup is choosing which one to buy since they are all great. I ended up buying a holdfastgear strap, and that has helped.
I have owned this lens for awhile but I gave up about the weight it was very heavy for me. Now I use the sigma (i series) small size with good quality (for me) on my Leica SL.
Very nice review. Could you maybe review the Leica SL 24-90?
It's probably the best zoom in that focal range. Very snappy AF
Yes, I'm going to work on this!
Hey! I did a review on the 24-90 you can see it on my channel 😊😊
@@bfotosuk我感觉24-90很糟糕，他在90焦段拍摄全身人像，锐度很糟糕，感觉像没有对上焦，当然他在90焦段拍摄特写镜头的时候锐度是可以的
Thanks for sharing the information
Thank you for the review. To pick up on your concluding comment, how does this lens compare with the 50 APO Summicron SL? Is the Summilux SL still relevant? TIA for any insights.
great pictures indeed! have you tried the 90mmf2 ?
Hi, I've bought one recently but not really had a huge opportunity to use it. I'll do a video once I feel I've used it enough to honestly comment.
The Panasonic Pro S 50/1.4 is ever so slightly sharper and faster to AF on the SL2. I have compared both 1.4 side beside n the SL2 and S1R.
Whatever works best, sometimes sharpness isn't important. Glad you're happy with your set up :-)
How about the rendering between the two lenses ?
Hey Brad, thanks for the review. Any evidence of a swirling bokeh? I saw it in another review and was not pleased. Also, can you tell me if this is a focus-by-wire system or actual manual focus? I assume you can grab the ring and take over from AF at any time, ala Canon USM or Nikon AF-S. Besides functionality, I'm wondering if the AF motor went bad, is the lens dead in the water?
Hi JK no, not something I've noticed? I believe it's a focus by wire system, which is good but doesn't replace proper manual focus system.
Thanks for this review! Just wondering if you'd had a chance to compare it to the 50 Summicron yet? If the Summicron still shares the amazing sharpness and transitions while wide open then I think I would prefer it due to the size and AF. Just trying to sort out which lenses to get with my SL2...
I've reached out to Leica, they don't email back haha so sadly it wont be making that video!
The same question was asked and Peter Karbe, the designer of both of those lenses. And his response was that if you wanted as a compositional element of your photo then the sl 50mm 1.4 is the lens you want. If that doesn’t matter to you, the man go for the summicron. If you lookup Peter karbe you can find his interviews, which have been helpful with n understanding the SL line up.
I can't get over how aesthetic the SL and SL2 are. Really trying to decide between the SL2 and Canon R5. Currently have a 5DIV.
I’ve just brought a mint SL for under a couple of grand and it is a truly wonderful thing. Build quality and usability are incredible and to be frank the sensor is good enough for most things, landscape, people etc. To start with as I’m on a budget I got a mint used Panasonic 24-105 f4 which is silent and apparently on par with the Canon equivalent. I’ve also adapted some of my vintage Minolta glass and I’m set to buy a Voigtlander 15mm iii to replace my Fuji 10-24 super wide. While limited in comparison with Canon, I think the L alliance has enough good lenses to choose from. Ultimately this is a journey and maybe one day I’ll move on to an SL2, but frankly, unless you have a need to print huge images, I don’t see the need. Have fun choosing.
Marcus Blank - Enjoy your SL. And thanks!
@@carlover4239 Enjoy is the key word. All these modern cameras are technically so very very good.
Marcus Blank - Definitely. Something about the SL/SL2 design just really speaks to me. Especially the menus. Looking at the R5 after seems so clunky and unrefined after, despite being amazing feature wise.
Leica have nailed the aesthetic, bit late to replying but hopefully you've managed to have a go with the R5 and SL2 and have picked the best camera for you!
Hi Brad, Considering that you don’t „run and gun“ with the 50mm, don’t you think one could get similarly magical results out of the L-mounted manual focus M50mm APO Summicron, which is a tiny, ultra light masterpiece of a lens?
I have a 50mm 1.2 GM. If I somehow get the money for a Leica sl2 this is gonna be my first (and maybe only) lens lol
The biggest downside of this lens is the slow AF. I take a lot of photos of my kids and it's almost impossible to get good focus when they (and I) are moving
Yes, the AF is awful!
So the most expensive AF 50mm from Leica has terrible AF.
@@stolidmortified haha pretty much. I'm not sure if it's better on the new bodies though
Can you share your view on video purpose ? Is there any focus breathing?
I'm curious how this lens would compare with a Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4.
TomPhoto me too.
Have you tried the sigma 35mm 1.2 for the l mount?
what's the difference between this and the Summicron f2? Apart from the stop of light
I think that's the main one, the Summicron is smaller and lighter and has quicker AF.
how about the lumix one?
It's cheaper and meant to be good too, I've not seen one in the flesh tho
Are you talking about the Canon EF 50mm 1.2 or the RF 50mm 1.2?
The EF version! 👍
@@bfotosuk Try out the RF Version i own one and its much better then the EF.
@@Dagonator it’s funny you say that! I’ve done a separate video saying how I’m moving on from Leica, well the SL! Ive always shot Canon so am getting a R6/5 (not sure yet) but... I’m going to go for the RF 1.2 the reviews are amazing and my old 50 1.2 was a work horse.
Do you mean RF 50mm f1.2?
Hey! Nope I’m referring to the 50 1.2 EF. Thanks for the comment 🤘
Sorry but it doesnt have the magic of M 50 lux asph
Laeica wezlar it’s a completely different system all together 💁
happy to know this, i have the 50 summilux for my M10-P white limited edition.
Brad Wakefield yes! But the results are more like modern high end 50 1.4 lenses from Pentax, Sony, Canon or Panasonic. The Lux M is on the other hand, pure butter!
Chirag Parikh great! What a dream 😊
I have the 50 Lux-M BC as well as the 50 Lux-SL and couldn’t disagree more. Both are magical, in their own way.
Sucks
For its cost, you can buy the entire line of focal lengths from sigma and only win. This is some kind of show off for wealthy enthusiasts and not a working tool.
Whilst you might be correct this lens helped me pay my mortgage whilst I owned it, I'm not wealthy at all! It's only recently that Sigma have upped their game with their glass, back along their stuff was awful - thanks for watching.