JT, Wish I would've got into the Leica system beginning in 2025 +.
When I purchased my SL, being very new to market, even the look of the camera body made people cringe. I loved it, but back then post-sale followup was almost non-existent if you needed quick turnaround.
Before Leica-anything I shot Canon. As a then loyal CPS member, I could literally drive about 90 minutes to a midwest Canon depot, and retrieve a repair a few days later. I miss that kind of post-sale support. NOT Leica's fault, they can't compete with Canon's backend support volume.
.And I agree, used "anything" has gone thru the roof.
Sorry, I completely missed your inquiry about the 75!
As enjoyable as the M lenses were, the level of concentration required to maintain accurate focus (especially wide open), focusing a tele M-lens would make my head hurt! Currently, using late model AF lenses from any source, my hit rate for good focus is very close to 100% I'm even shooting the x2d 100C II and for PR, have zero issues with focus.
IF you require a high % of in focus images in a fast-paced environment, I'd stay with the 75 SL. Either lens, SL or M will give you exemplary image quality. But if you need speed with accuracy, you will be better off with the SL lens IMO.
Great shooting to you!
Thanks for the reply. I have been leaning towards the SL 75 since I already have a 90 for the M. Having said that, I had one years ago and regret selling it. Now that the SL is more popular and repairs can be done here in the states it make sit more attractive. But BOY ! used prices are insane these days.
I do have an opportunity on a 35 SL for a good price. But I really love the 75 focal length.
Sorry, I completely missed your inquiry about the 75!
As enjoyable as the M lenses were, the level of concentration required to maintain accurate focus (especially wide open), focusing a tele M-lens would make my head hurt! Currently, using late model AF lenses from any source, my hit rate for good focus is very close to 100% I'm even shooting the x2d 100C II and for PR, have zero issues with focus.
IF you require a high % of in focus images in a fast-paced environment, I'd stay with the 75 SL. Either lens, SL or M will give you exemplary image quality. But if you need speed with accuracy, you will be better off with the SL lens IMO.
Great shooting to you!
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08-19-26 10:34
Hello JT: After selling the M9, I purchased the M240 and 1st. gen SL. Initially I shot the SL with my M-mount lenses, the Summarit 70, the Summilux 35, a Zeiss Biogen 21, and a Zeiss 50. I LOVED all of the M-mount lenses.
Had some repairs needed for both the 70 and 35. Even though the repair depot was a UPS 2-day trip, the time in the shop I felt was excessive, at 6 to 8 weeks. Loved the SL but for a lot of my shooting, I planned to buy the (at the time) 2, SL zooms, a pricy proposition to say the least!
Because the SL was new to the market, Leica told me IF any SL lens needed repairs, they'd have to be shipped back to Germany! How many months would I be without gear I needed to make money with?
That was kind of the last straw. Sadly, I sold everything to a reputable Leica dealer in Chicago and went to the dark side.
If you're staying with M-mount lenses, you can't go wrong with the Summilux 35. Tack sharp, small and fast!
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When I purchased my SL, being very new to market, even the look of the camera body made people cringe. I loved it, but back then post-sale followup was almost non-existent if you needed quick turnaround.
Before Leica-anything I shot Canon. As a then loyal CPS member, I could literally drive about 90 minutes to a midwest Canon depot, and retrieve a repair a few days later. I miss that kind of post-sale support. NOT Leica's fault, they can't compete with Canon's backend support volume.
.And I agree, used "anything" has gone thru the roof.
ski542002 wrote:
Sorry, I completely missed your inquiry about the 75!
As enjoyable as the M lenses were, the level of concentration required to maintain accurate focus (especially wide open), focusing a tele M-lens would make my head hurt! Currently, using late model AF lenses from any source, my hit rate for good focus is very close to 100% I'm even shooting the x2d 100C II and for PR, have zero issues with focus.
IF you require a high % of in focus images in a fast-paced environment, I'd stay with the 75 SL. Either lens, SL or M will give you exemplary image quality. But if you need speed with accuracy, you will be better off with the SL lens IMO.
Great shooting to you!
Thanks for the reply. I have been leaning towards the SL 75 since I already have a 90 for the M. Having said that, I had one years ago and regret selling it. Now that the SL is more popular and repairs can be done here in the states it make sit more attractive. But BOY ! used prices are insane these days.
I do have an opportunity on a 35 SL for a good price. But I really love the 75 focal length.
As enjoyable as the M lenses were, the level of concentration required to maintain accurate focus (especially wide open), focusing a tele M-lens would make my head hurt! Currently, using late model AF lenses from any source, my hit rate for good focus is very close to 100% I'm even shooting the x2d 100C II and for PR, have zero issues with focus.
IF you require a high % of in focus images in a fast-paced environment, I'd stay with the 75 SL. Either lens, SL or M will give you exemplary image quality. But if you need speed with accuracy, you will be better off with the SL lens IMO.
Great shooting to you!
Had some repairs needed for both the 70 and 35. Even though the repair depot was a UPS 2-day trip, the time in the shop I felt was excessive, at 6 to 8 weeks. Loved the SL but for a lot of my shooting, I planned to buy the (at the time) 2, SL zooms, a pricy proposition to say the least!
Because the SL was new to the market, Leica told me IF any SL lens needed repairs, they'd have to be shipped back to Germany! How many months would I be without gear I needed to make money with?
That was kind of the last straw. Sadly, I sold everything to a reputable Leica dealer in Chicago and went to the dark side.
If you're staying with M-mount lenses, you can't go wrong with the Summilux 35. Tack sharp, small and fast!