Leica recently released two new more “affordable” – at least compared to their other lenses – prime lenses: the Summicron-SL 35 and 50mm F2 ASPH. These two L-mount lenses cover full-frame image sensors, are dust and splash-proof, and the main difference between their much more expensive APO cousins is the lens design. So let’s take a closer look at these two new Leica primes! The Leica SL2 was launched back in November 2019, and the SL2-S video-oriented version came out in December 2020. My colleague Johnnie reviewed the SL2 and had mixed feelings about it. Indeed, while the reputation and premium brand image of Leica in the photographic market is well-established, it’s not the same in the filmmaking market. However, we can’t deny that the company puts a lot of effort and adds many features along the lifespan of the SL2 and SL2-S via firmware updates, like external ProRes RAW recording capabilities. Besides the premium price of its camera bodies, Leica L-mount lenses are also not the cheapest. Don’t get me wrong, these lenses are superb, and one synonym of the Leica SL lineup of lenses could be “no-comprises.” If you don’t want to sell one of your kidneys for a Summicron-SL APO prime lens, Leica has released “entry-level” prime lenses: the Summicron-SL 35 F2 ASPH and the Summicron-SL 50 F2 ASPH. Leica Summicron-SL 35 and 50mm F2 ASPH – features Even if the new Leica Summicron-SL 35 and 50mm F2 ASPH lenses are now the most affordable prime lenses...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 17 February, 2023