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David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Officially Announces Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH for SL System 9 years, 1 month ago

This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone following the Leica SL System. At the SL launch event last October, the 50 Lux was teased as the third lens in the lineup, following the 24-90 and 90-280 […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces HG-SCL 4 Multifunction Handgrip for SL (Typ 601) 9 years, 1 month ago

Just ahead of Photokina, Leica has announced the long-anticipated SL Multifuntion Handgrip. This handgrip for the SL (Typ 601) offers a few nice features:

Ability to shoot vertically in a natural […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Creates New Professional Business Unit 9 years, 1 month ago

In a move to focus more on the professional line of products, Leica has created a new business unit. Headed by our longtime friend, Stephan Schulz, the Business Unit Professional will concentrate on the Leica S […]

David Farkas replied 9 years, 1 month ago

David,

Who knows where the sensor tech will be in 10-15 years. I doubt Leica does. And I wouldn't be so brave to speculate. By designing lenses that are suited to high resolution digital sensors, now and what might be possible in the future, Leica is essentially protecting your investment in glass. And their investment in R&D and manufacturing. Make it once. Make it the best it can be. Make it that way for years to come.

With regards to low light sensitivity, I don't personally use this as a measuring stick for most cameras. To me, the fact that the SL can turn out fantastic results at ISO 6400 or 8000 is plenty – for me. The D5 is very much a spot news and sports camera. Absolute image quality is not as important as getting the shot, no matter what condition. I'd wager that your SL shots at low and mid ISO settings look nicer than those from the D5, with more microcontrast, textural nuance, and more pleasing colors. A big part of this are the Leica lenses, no doubt. But, a huge part of the credit needs to be acknowledged, and that is Leica's digital side. The sensor and processing play an enormous role in meshing up perfectly with the glass and delivering that signature Leica look. The D5 is not a bad camera. Far from it. But, for me, I don't need heavily noise reduced ISO 100,000 shots. I rarely shoot anything above 6400 even in the darkest conditions. But, I do an awful lot of shooting at ISO 400 – 1600. And here, the SL wins hands down.

Indeed, the Q is fantastic. It shares almost the same exact sensor and image processing as the SL. 🙂
David Farkas replied 9 years, 1 month ago

Stephan worked previously at Pentax and Philips Semiconductor before starting at Leica. I'll have to ask him if he was ever at Rollei.

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Releases SL Lens Roadmap Highlighting Four Primes and One Zoom 9 years, 1 month ago

In addition to the official announcement of the Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH, Leica today also released a lens roadmap for the next 12-18 month, showing four primes and one zoom. If you read the official […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces Sofort Instant Camera 9 years, 1 month ago

In an interesting move to capitalize on the growing resurgence of instant photography among younger users, Leica is launching their unique retro take on the modern day Polaroid camera. The Sofort, German for […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Novoflex Announces PL Mount Cine Lens Adapter for Leica SL 9 years, 1 month ago

In addition to launching the Nikon autofocus adapter for the Leica SL, Novoflex is also debuting a PL-mount adapter – the LET/PL. This adapter for the SL will allow users to mount cine lenses with a standard […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Novoloflex Announces Nikon Autofocus Adapter for Leica SL 9 years, 1 month ago

Just ahead of Photokina 2016, Novoflex has announced a Nikon to Leica SL adapter, the SL/NIK, that will provide full autofocus and aperture control from the SL camera for E-type NIKKOR lenses. Many users were […]

David Farkas replied 9 years ago

Because Nikon G lenses use a mechanical cam actuator for aperture control, you wouldn't be able to electronically control aperture from the SL via the adapter. Only the NikonE lenses have electronically controlled aperture systems, so these are the ones that are officially supported and which feature full functionality.
Edgy01 replied 4 years, 1 month ago

Sadly, there is a bunch of focus hunting with this adapter. Unfortunately, it makes for a rather large package–the AF-S Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E on an SL or SL2 body. Battery usage is significantly accelerated. But, at least we now have an option to use very fine Nikkor optics on the SLs.

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Announces New Leica M-P (Typ 240) Titanium Set 9 years, 1 month ago

Today, Leica Camera has announced a new special edition set: the Leica M-P (Typ 240) Titanium Set. Limited to only 333 sets worldwide, the set includes an M-P (Typ 240) made of solid titanium and two lenses: the […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica S (Typ 007) Firmware Version 4.0.0.0 Released 9 years, 1 month ago

Today, Leica has released a major firmware update for the S (Typ 007): version 4.0.0.0. This update includes some new features, enhances some existing ones and fixes a few bugs. Leica has been very diligent with […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Video: How to Update Firmware on the Leica SL (Typ 601) 9 years, 1 month ago

We just posted a short how-to video walking through the firmware update process step-by-step for the Leica SL (Typ 601). This three-and-a-half minute video should hopefully answer some of the most common questions […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, New Leica M 0.8 Lenses for Cine Production from CW Sonderoptic 9 years, 1 month ago

CW Sonderoptic, Leica's sister company responsible for making the exceptional Leica Summilux-C and Summicron-C Cine lenses, is introducing a range of five M lenses with redesigned features for cine production. The […]

Josh Lehrer wrote a new post, Leica Releases Firmware Version 1.55 for T (Typ 701) 9 years, 1 month ago

Today, Leica has released firmware version 1.55 for the T (Typ 701) camera. This new firmware allows for full compatibility with the recently announced Leica APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH.

You can […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Stay Tuned for Full Photokina 2016 Coverage 9 years, 1 month ago

Photokina is upon us again, and the Leica world is abuzz with speculation over what will be introduced.

It's hard to believe, but in just two weeks, I will be heading off to Cologne, Germany for what should be […]

David Farkas wrote a new post, Leica Announces New APO-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens for T-System 9 years, 2 months ago

Today, Leica has announced the latest lens in the TL lineup, the APO-Macro-Elmart-TL 60mm f/2.8 ASPH. Not only does the new lens feature apochromatic correction, four aspheric elements and a compact si […]

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