Why Leica's 24-70 is Worth the Money

[@abryanphoto]

I didn’t shoot a zoom lens for the first 20 years of my professional career until I purchased the 24-90mm last year. Now I’m pretty obsessed with it. I’d love to try the 24-70. Also never understood why the focal length is on the menu screen but not on the live view screen. Great vid - happy shooting!

[@lukasvanderlende]

I’ve always been a prime guy, pretty much only got this lens for video but I’ve been blown away by the character of it. I’m interested in trying the 24-90 some day, but I think my next lens will be an APO prime

[@MarcS4R]

Rocking the 24-90, love it to bits

[@lukasvanderlende]

I definitely think that will be a future upgrade for me

[@MarcS4R]

@@lukasvanderlende i think you will love it, it has a very special rendering, a true Leica lens. if you do please make a video about it :)

[@StephenPodrasky]

I have had the 24-90 since it was released. Still use it all the time. Like having 6 lenses in one. Just that good. Yes, very big and heavy. But worth it.

[@lukasvanderlende]

I can see that lens in my future for sure

[@StephenPodrasky]

@@lukasvanderlende Even as I have added some APO's I still use this lens the most.

[@MichaelKussmaul]

Great video and samples. Bought a used 24-70mm for my SL2-S and sucked dust like a vacuum cleaner. Glad I could give back to the dealer. Currently waiting for the next used 24-70mm in mint condition. Hope this one is more dust-proof. This lens is a great combo with the SL cameras.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Hoping your next one isn’t a dust magnet! Haha

[@justcallmesando]

I am not a zoom guy but this lens is amazing. I am also using it for most things. It is really a top class piece of glass.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Best zoom lens I’ve ever used and I’m primarily a prime guy as well!

[@justcallmesando]

@@lukasvanderlende love it

[@GamachePhoto]

Great input! On my SL2 I’m currently shooting with a Sigma 28-70 f2.8 DG DN. I like this combo because of the range it gives me and the weight as well. Returning from a 5 week trip to Portugal and the Sigma was on my SL2 for 90% of my +7,000 photos. Cheers!

[@Emilio.Previtali]

Bro stop it please, get yourself a 24-70 it’s not that big pf a difference in weight and size, you get 10 times the quality. Currently shooting also with the sl2 and mainly 24-70 sigma art 2, tried ones the 28-70 from a friend, there is no game

[@GamachePhoto]

@@Emilio.Previtali thanks! My local Leica store (Montreal) has one, might rent it for a day to try it out. But honestly I’m quite happy with the Sigma. I don’t doubt the Leica version is better.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Whatever works for you! I do like that the 28-70 stops at 28 😅

[@trentadamgarcia]

Can confirm 24-70 is dust prone. I thought it was just mine but now it makes sense. Great lens though. It’s a workhorse lens for sure.

[@lukasvanderlende]

The things almost a vacuum but man, I love it

[@A1000Truths]

Have you tried the 24-70 Sigma mark ii? Heard it renders very similar if not better than the Leica.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Right now I’m just reviewing things I buy myself. Hopefully in the future I’ll be able to review more gear but as of right now it’s only the things I buy to actually use

[@A1000Truths]

@@lukasvanderlende man even more respect to you. I'd prefer your honest opinion and actual usage. Rather than a few days usage.

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thanks man, I always want to be transparent about what is a first impression and what’s a long term review

[@chrismeetschris]

Instant click on your vids dude. Photos are always next level

[@lukasvanderlende]

Thank you so much brother!!