Member Peter Dooling

Yeah, S lenses would probably look immense on the TL. The crop factor calculation is the same as any other lens. So, a 35 S lens would behave the same way a 35 TL lens or 35 M lens would on the TL sensor, roughly equating to a 50mm FOV.

I was somewhat saddened to learn that I bought the T system a camera that was discountinued which I found out totally by accident from a friend who called me to buy the same camera, since I had touted the camera with so many accolades. I'm so glad that Leica has developed a newer model with the new features on the TL.

My ultimate plan is to create a book of my incredible summer with my Leica T…now if I can trade up all will be forgiven 🙂

That is correct. The TL has a 1.5X crop factor relative to full frame 35mm.

I didn't show any flash bracket in the Q video. Could you please clarify?

Will this be available in other countries?

Did he mention any “fix” for the S Lens focus issues?

Thank you for the excellent interview with Stephan Schulz. I'm pleased to see that Leica will continue to develop the S system. Based on this interview I'm adding another S lens. I'm especially happy to hear that Leica is truly listening to it's customer base and has created a professional services group. I'm sure many of us are now eager to hear the details – especially for markets outside of Germany.

Leica's lack of solution to fix the faulty part in S lenses is monumentally diabolical. It's a very, very, very bad reflection on the company and it is clear they are not interested in their customers, or the future of their company. RIP Leica.

Jack,

Thanks.

I can't say that the 75 APO SL is a favorite just yet. I haven't shot with it. I just said that the look reminds me of the 120 S, which you already know is a favorite of mine.

The S lenses are incredible for sure. There's no doubt about that. But…. it would seem that the SL lenses are the next step. If and when Leica increases resolution for either system, I think the lenses will be able to handle the added demand easily. Both the S and SL optics are able capable of more.

Nope. The SL lenses are 35mm only.

For medium format, Leica has the S System, which has incredible lenses.

D-Lux 109. I wish I had taken the extra time to grab the SL and the new 50 Lux, but Peter needed to go to his next appointment.

The 50 Lux SL is somewhat large, but not especially heavy. It balances really nicely with the SL. The Summicron SL lenses at the show were just design mock-ups – no glass inside. But, they will certainly be smaller and lighter than either the zooms or the 50 Lux.

David, thanks for the report from Photokina. Has Leica abandoned the S system? A product roadmap for the S would be most welcome. A mirrorless replacement for the 007 leaves Leica would be most welcome. But no news about the S line is worrying.

David, certainly jealous you are there, but glad you are sharing so much information! Leica keeps making it difficult to pick between the M series and the SL series. It's great to see a roadmap of what's coming. Thanks!

David:

Just wondering how this new lens compares to the S 100/2 using the S to L adaptor on the SL camera? And it seems like there is little to no review/experience with the S lenses on the SL. Is the S to L adaptor available?

Thanks

John

I too need to know about the S, I have zero interest in the SL. Have they abandoned the S? They seem to have abandoned their customers.

Adam,

I'm not sure I agree. Leica has developed an amazing portfolio of cameras and lenses over the last few years that are very much intended for the quality-conscious shooter. I have a hard time deciding between S, SL, M, and Q these days. I'm not a collector by a long shot. My priorities are image quality, build quality and how a camera feels while working. Leica excels on all those points for me.

Sure, Leica comes out with special edition cameras to capitalize on the interest of collectors and enthusiasts. Why shouldn't they? Ultimately, the revenue from such products makes its way back to R&D for lenses like the 50 Lux SL, which is just the first of the next level prime lenses for the SL.