Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN Contemporary Review L Mount

Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN Contemporary Review L Mount:

Almost every manufacturer out there has a 50mm in the f2 range because it’s a lens that a lot of photographers look for in a system.  The focal length is great for a variety of subjects, f2 is plenty fast for low light situations, a shallow depth of field can also be produced, and the lens is usually pretty compact and light.  Best of all, it’s not incredibly difficult to make a 50mm f2 with great optics, and it’s usually one of the cheaper lenses that you can purchase in a system.  So, it makes sense that the Sigma 50mm f2 DG DN Contemporary lens is added to the I Series collection.  Thanks to them, I was able to get a pre-launch sample to test.  Here’s my full review. [continue reading…]

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Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review L Mount

Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review L Mount:

Sigma has been steadily adding more, and more new lenses to their L mount APS-C catalogue, which is great.  Today, they announced another lens worth looking into: the Sigma 23mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary.  With an equivalent focal length of 35mm, I imagine this will prove quite useful to many looking for a decent everyday lens that they can use for travel, street photography to even environmental portraits.  Thanks to Sigma, I was able to get a pre-launch sample to test.  Here’s what I think of the new 23mm f1.4. [continue reading…]

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Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN Contemporary Review L Mount

Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN Contemporary Review L Mount:

If you’re in the market for an ultra wide angle lens for the L mount system that is also compact and light, the new Sigma 17mm f4 DG DN Contemporary has been added to the I Series collection.  As of now, this is the widest I Series lens to date, and thanks to Sigma, I was able to get a pre-launch sample to test.  This was quite a fun lens to use, and here are my thoughts on it. [continue reading…]

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Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 Announced

Leica Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 Announced:

Leica has announced something that might be a great choice for those wanting a telephoto for the SL system.  The Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 been announced today.  Along with the telephoto zoom is a 1.4x Extender as well.   With the extender, you can extend the focal length to 560mm.  They are available for pre-order below:

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Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 f5-6.3 at B&H Photo

1.4x Extender at `B&H Photo

What do all of you think of this?  I’ve always said that Leica has the SL system now, so they should produce longer telephotos for people that need them.  I think this is a great direction.  Sigma has definitely been doing this for the L mount system for a while now, as some of you know.  They do have something similar focal length wise, which I have reviewed for those interested.  The link to the review is here.    The price for the Vario-Elmar-SL 100-400 is $2,195, which isn’t too crazy for Leica either.  the 1.4x Extender is priced at $875.  As always, thanks for stopping by!  There are some specs below that I’ve listed:

  • Optical image stabilization system compensates for up to 4 stops of camera shake.
  • Detachable Arca-type-compatible tripod base.
  • Fast internal focusing.
  • Weather-sealed design with AquaDura coating.
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Leica SL2 and SL2-S Firmware Version 5.1

Leica SL2 and SL2-S Firmware Version 5.1:

For those with a Leica SL2 or SL2-S, firmware version 5.1 has been released.  It seems like a small update this time with the main focus being on two improvements, which are:

  • Improved flash photography with Profoto units.
  • Firmware versions numbers for SL2 and SL2-S aligned.

So, for those running Profoto lights, this might be worth it.  I have not installed it in my SL2 yet but will probably do it before the weekend.  The links to Leica’s firmware pages are down below.  Have a good one!

Leica SL2 firmware version 5.1

Leica SL2-S firmware version 5.1

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