LEICA M LENSES ON THE LEICA SL2 - REVIEW AND SAMPLE PHOTOS

[@bendroege]

Man please keep making videos, these are killer. Spent the last few days just rewatching your videos over just to look at these photos + the info on the gear. Definitely changed my opinion on all things leica and can totally see their value now. Also read the articles on your blog and they're incredibly helpful I can't thank you enough

[@GenericPhotographer]

Wow, thanks so much for the support and feedback Ben, means a lot! There is a lot of content in the pipeline so keep an eye out for more soon!

[@Luxmastr]

great video! Quick question: Which priority mode (PASM) do you use when shooting with the Leica SL adapted? Can you also shoot in A with the original Leica adapter and Leica lenses, since they recognize the lens? I currently own the Novoflex adapter with the 50mm 2.2 Skopar and (unless I haven't figured it out yet) can't shoot in A (ISO goes crazy there and stays at 100 so my shutter speed is incredibly slow) and now use S-priority for that as I don't want to give up the auto iso and want to have some auto.mode in there. I would be very grateful for your experience and answer. Maybe there will be another video on this. Thanks to you!

[@GenericPhotographer]

Hey, thanks for watching. I’m usually shooting in A mode and M mode if not. The Leica adapter doesn’t seem to exhibit any of those issues.

[@danielschulman4909]

Not unrelated, I have been using , first the SL and now the SL2-S with Leica R lenses . . . a STELLAR combination!

[@elbanzo8110]

Hi, I also own some Leica-R lenses and I think about buying an SL2-S. How is your experience with focus (and peaking) in general on the SL2-S with manual lenses? Is it fast and accurate through the EVF? Thank you.

[@danielschulman4909]

@@elbanzo8110 Its all just fantastic! Yes, the EVF-focus peaking of the SL2-S combined with the R lenses works perfectly! You will be sooooo happy. It is a tremendous experience. I have five R lenses. Even with the R 100 macro lens, it works very very well. Enjoy!

[@elbanzo8110]

@@danielschulman4909 Leica should thank you. You just sold me the camera (:

[@danielschulman4909]

@@elbanzo8110 ha!!! You are going to LOVE the SL2-S / R lens combinations! I have been doing photography for 50 years and it is the best photographic experience (lens, camera combination) of my life . . . in every way . . .

[@danielschulman4909]

my favourite R lenses have been the 180 elmarit, and the 100 elmarit macro . . just incredible . . . and with the in camera stabilisation, the focus peaking and the super low light performance combinations . . .I am even getting remarkable hand held macro results!

[@eliastahan2394]

Great explanation and overall video. Loved seeing all the different beautiful photos.

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thank you Elias!

[@Adilboukind]

Camtec rocks ! I am thinking of selling my a7III and go for a Sl-2s

[@GenericPhotographer]

Best camera store and they’re local! That’s a move you won’t regret.

[@paullewis6314]

I had missed this one. I sometimes look at the SL2, which seems to be an interesting camera to complement an M, as you mentionned in your conclusion. But for now my arsenal will be limited to a M10 and a Q2. Maybe someday. Thanks.

[@MikeKoPhotography]

Great video Andrew. This video was a the main push for me purchasing an sl2-s. I bought the Sl2-s kit with 24-70 but I love shooting my Zeiss 50 planar zm or my voigtlander 35 1.7 because it's just a wonderful experience and I get wonderful results. As you mentioned in thebvideo, the evf is amazing. Great luck with your yt channel (I subscribed)

[@GenericPhotographer]

Glad to hear! The SL2-S is calling my name, using M glass with these cameras really is a treat. Thanks for the support and enjoy your camera!

[@jordohayes]

@@GenericPhotographer I would be super curious to hear your thought on the SL2-S for lowlight and lowlight street photography. Would it be worth giving up the SL2's extra megapixels just for lowlight? Would you feel that it allows you to feel more creative, capable, etc.?

[@PetervanderPlaat]

Thnanks for this review. I have also SL2, what brand/type strap are you using?. I don’t like the default strap.

[@dhaug]

Love the 3-shot composite of the Mazda partway through... I'm heading to Montreal next month and will most definitely drop-in to see the folks @ Camtec!

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thanks Daniel! Awesome, enjoy your time in Montreal, I’m sure the guys at camtec will be happy to see you. They’ve got a lot of gems on display there as well ;)

[@kmcsmart]

Great video. I am thinking of getting a used SL as my gateway into Leica cameras. I would use it mostly with manual focus glass so this video was very helpful. Thanks. Also nice to see a fellow Canuck on the screen.

[@GenericPhotographer]

Good move! You won’t regret it, enjoy the rabbit hole that is Leica ;)

[@stephanpoulin1308]

Very interesting video! Thank you. Witch adaptor do you have for your M lenses?

[@mpw621]

Great video! I have Leica CL with M type lens as well as vintage lens with a variety of adapters. The Leica works great with manual lens. I am sure the SL2 or SL2s works similar to my CL. I have my function button set to ISO so I can manual set the ISO.

[@BasVerhoevenConcepts]

Your video’s are so good! Thanx for making and sharing them! One question though; where do you get the sl2 profile for lightroom?

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thank you for your comment and kind words! I actually made a video on that kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHepYnSlaaqVpJY hopefully that helps!

[@vc6218]

With the SL2 is there an option to turn the screen off and is there an option to turn the constant preview (in viewfinder) off? This is how I try to shoot mirrorless bodies to make them feel more like film ect.

[@That_Bimmer_Guy]

What adapter were you using with the Zeiss Planar 85mm 1.4? Nikon or CY mount?

[@GenericPhotographer]

Nikon to M

[@That_Bimmer_Guy]

@@GenericPhotographer wait...Nikon to M on the Lecia SL? I would assume Nikon to SL mount unless you using 2 adapters?

[@GenericPhotographer]

@@That_Bimmer_Guy precisely, the SL isn’t mine so I wasn’t about to buy an L adapter. It worked well overall.

[@felixskrobol]

Hey, I like the video but even more like the red double-rope strap😉. Where can I get those?

[@DManlsTheMan]

What do u mean by using embedded colour, how do access / change that setting?

[@renatopedro6999]

I thought i would ask you something, i have a sl3 and every time i switch af lens to m lens I loose all camera settings is it normal? Thanks for your reply

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Hey Andrew! Does the sl2 have any ray angle issues with the M lenses as do non leica cameras? Especially wider lenses like the 28mm? Thx!

[@GenericPhotographer]

Hey, thanks for your comment. Happy to report that M lenses behave the same and even better on the SL2, no moiré or any shortcomings that you typically get from using a non M camera. Cheers!

[@marlon.iraheta]

Another great video !!

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thanks broski!

[@oxaxap]

Can you please do a video tutorial on how to manual focus on a digital camera? I'm using some manual focus lenses on my Z6 and would like some tips.

[@GenericPhotographer]

Sure good idea! I’ll try it out!

[@jayao8154]

Any M to L Mount recommendations? I’m thinking about getting an SL2-S but not sure where to start with the lenses and mounts

[@markvail979]

Do you have to recompose the photo when zooming in on the EVF to focus with the SL2 (or can you quickly select a zone to focus in on and then just shoot)? I have the M10P and love it, but my eyes are getting older and shallow depth of field is tougher to nail.

[@GenericPhotographer]

You can choose where to focus, just like you can with the M10P in live view, it’s quite handy!

[@BobSchipper]

Thanks for the video! I wanted to share that I also have an M10 and an A7R2. BUT an A7R4 as well and that is a massive massive upgrade. So if you want a truly inspiring Sony experience, try an A7R4 with the new 35mm 1.4 GM. 🥰

[@Neoxenon]

Great review on using M lenses on the SL. As I understand it, you have to use the original Leica M to L adapter to get the ability to move the magnified point around, which you don’t using third party adapters. Do you know anything about that?

[@GenericPhotographer]

I can't comment on that as I only have experiences with the Leica adapter. Which, depending on your vendor is usually included with the sale of the camera these days. Sorry I can't be of more help

[@CakeorDeath420]

I know this is over a year old, but I had a Leica CL with 7 artisan M-L adapter and I could move the magnified point. Maybe the same on SL?

[@user-wj5hc3tp9v]

Just ordered my sl2-s to use with my Voigtländer 35mm 1.4 but wow that Zeiss disstagon Rendering is something else, I need to get that lens

[@GenericPhotographer]

Congratulations! That’s gonna be a lovely setup. Yeah the distagon is a charmer, pairs with the SL2 bodies so nicely too.

[@ElecBrane]

What would you recommend? Sony Alpha 7r or Leica SL for using with M lenses?

[@GenericPhotographer]

SL any day of the week

[@thegaragejournal6584]

What straps are those?

[@GenericPhotographer]

COOP Leica straps

[@planttheseed2129]

Nice presentation. What is the make/model of the camera strap that you are using on the SL2?

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thanks for watching. The strap is the LEICA COOPH DOUBLE ROPE STRAP, it's a fantastic fit imho. shop.camtecphoto.com/en/Leica/LEICA-COOPH-DOUBLE-ROPE-STRAP-RED-SO?cat_id=110

[@tomschmitt]

Great video ! I have both M and SL2-S, and I prefer using M glass on with the SL. Easier focussing esp. with longer focal lenght, plus IBIS. Could not agree more !

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thanks for the comment! You’re absolutely right about using longer lenses, same applies for wide lenses too!

[@zenonbillings9008]

interesting video, am considering purchasing the leica SL2-S rather than the SL2. my understanding is that the only major difference is a 24 megapixals sensor rather than the 47 megapixals on the SL2. my question is can I also, with, using the correct adapter, use any of the leica M manual lenses on the SL2-S camera body. ...... zen billings, niagara region.

[@laurencepak]

your videos are really great thank you... please do a proper review of the Noctilux please

[@GenericPhotographer]

Thanks! Did you happen to see my TTArtisan vs Noctilux video? That would be a pretty detailed review with another lens for context.

[@kennykenny7820]

Hi all experts, please help me to find out which best adapter to fit L mount camera body? Since I have two Summicron lenses which is 50mm and 85mm F2 made by Germany on Leica M4-P has passed to me from my dad and set there for 15 years then now I plan to get one digital camera with L mount adapter with full frame. If some one already tried this process PLEASE help me out especially which best adapter will fit for its. My appreciation to to everyone; Best regards, Kenny

[@frankbosco293]

I use ten Leica M lenses on a Nikon z5 (which I purchased strictly to get entry to the matchless f/0.95 Noct lens). The results with the M lenses on a Novoflex adapter are mind blowing and I have to say shocked me. For 1200 bucks! I have seen no images posted from an M/SL2-S combo that match or exceed what I get with the z5. That said, I still want an SL2-S! :-)))

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Thanks for sharing and your info. My experience with shooting with manual leica lenses with non M cameras: I do jobs on canon gear, however for my street photography, I use leica lenses mated to a fuji xt3. A note on your underexposure to retain highlight: I found my workflow in fuji street photography one where I really try getting out of camera jpgs a priority to avert processing. Fuji film sims make it even more of a motivation in that if offers a finished subjective “look” in camera. Shooting in NY’s tall building required hilight retention techniques due to the extremes in shadow by buildings, yet full sun. So underexposing images not only messed with photography workflow, but post processing as well. The worst was dark underexposed jpgs! In comes fuji’s dr 400, an extended dynamic range. Bad news: minimum iso is 640, and you lose some shadow latitude. Good news: you shoot normal and retain hilight detail, and works in RAW!!!! It works by making you increase the iso to 640 to allow your camera more room to process the amplification phase of the processing . It decreases the amplification of only the highlights of your image in order to protect them. Then it uses the selected iso of 640 to amplify the shadows (hence the more noise) as well as some of the midtones. Basically the highlights are processed with a lower iso while the shadows and midtones are processed with a higher iso all in a single shot!!! No shutter limits. This all happen before the image is sent to the analog to digital converter, hence why it works in raw! This was a game changer with my street photography where i can be a photographer again and not a digital alchemist; where i had to change my photography (underexpose) my photos to circumvent digital sensor shortcomings… ending up with dark photos! KZbinr pal2tech demonstrates this beautifully and shows raws! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJvNdJRtaL2rqbs

[@Peter-df1br]

I love Leica as well. I switched from the SL2 to SL2s for its better low light ability. Having 24mp is more than enough for me. Also like you in the video, Leica and Subaru go well together eh?

[@magiccarpetrider4594]

A firmware update 6 months ago leveled the low-light performance. It’s the same sensor so easy to do.

[@paullesliehutson5818]

Set one of the custom buttons to ISO adjustment so you can easily and quickly change

[@GenericPhotographer]

Absolutely, do the same on my Sony cameras but I’ve gotten so used to the dial on the M10 that something of that sort would be interesting to have as well.

[@charruaporelmundo]

I have a7iii with techart and two M lenses, voigt 40 mm 1.2 and zeiss zm 50 mm f2. Fantastic lenses both of them. The 50 mm f2 is very very close to the fantastic 50 gm ( at f2). So when I want a compact camera with a 50mm fov, I take the zeiss.

[@emmalindsay7972]

That puppy! 😉

[@GenericPhotographer]

The star of the show

[@choppercooney]

Completely disagree on the articulating screen, I've never seen one that doesn't look and feel fragile and they just don't inspire robustness in the design of the camera.

[@GenericPhotographer]

Totally, though I’d imagine if anyone would make it sturdy it would be Leica.

[@Ashaya]

@@GenericPhotographer Nikon z9 screen looks great. Having said that, not having the option for a tilting screen was a no-go for me with the SL2-S. Especially for video work. And yes, you can slap a monitor on top, but there are times when you want to shoot a b-roll without always dragging all the gear along, and having the flexibility and ergonomics to allow for that is priceless. I think Leica needs to think about low-angle shooters, and come up with the solution.

[@johnkasianowicz6536]

@@Ashaya Does the Leica FOTOS app work with remote control of an SL2-S in the video mode?

[@Ashaya]

@@johnkasianowicz6536 Yeah, but who wants to deal with it every time you want to use a low-angle shot? I mean if you have plenty of time and love mounting and unmounting gear, sure But for video and for pros who deal with it all the time hardware UX is important. Anyway, Leica will have an articulated screen coming. The Q3 will have it because it just makes sense, and so will the SL3.

[@SuperMassara]

a Sony 'camera'....please di not put them in the same sentence. Sony are TOYS.