this test could have been better. Apochromatic correction is more apparent with high contrast images where longitudinal CA and lateral CA fringing appears, especially with the former which is near-impossible to correct even in post. the review (and accompanying photos) did not highlight any of that.
No, the Leicas are not "identical" to their Panasonic counterparts but just look up the optical designs for the Leica SL and Lumix S 50mm: 9 elements, 8 groups, 3 aspherical elements, 1 ED element, and (iirc) 1 UHED element. In any event, too unique of an optical design to be coincidental. It's not like they're six element, four group standard Planar designs like the 50's were across many lens manufacturers from years ago. The Leica has a metal lens barrel and doesn't have a AF/M focus switch. Seems to me, that's about it. I own the Panny. Love it. Fantastic 50.
So it is very simple, if it is lighter to carry and less expensive, you fix that small gap by editing slightly wich you do anyway and goodbye...the decision is simple thank you for the review very good
I do want an APO 35mm in what you call plastic body (you should bother to explain what plastic are you talking about, take the lens apart, inspect and analyse do not just BS call it plastic). Composite material that many items are manufactured from including lenses are more temperature stable and can be manufactured to greater tolerances then metal. 👎
Not really. I ve upgrade from Sl to sl2s a year ago. And from 2 or more years ago. I ve been purchasing Panasonic lenses and sigma lenses and never looked back. I have actually never purchased a Leica branded sl lens since my very first one. I ve got sigma 35 1.2, Panasonic 85 1.8, 24 1.8, sigma 100-400, ttartisan 50 0.95, plus a few extra for a combined cost of less than a single Leica apo lens. This is luxury you would not get from a medium format setup. Almost no third party and especially for leaf shutter hassy lens system.
@@ralph95vip same here - the only Leica lens I ever bought (used) for my SL2 is the 24-90. Selling that one at the moment because it’s too heavy for daily use. Plus the Sigma Art lenses are absolutely excellent.
