New Leica SL

[Erik Lund]

So today will be announced an new
Leica SL: the new concept Full Frame

The 24-megapixel sensor, with no anti-aliasing filter, is a full-frame CMOS. The electronic viewfinder LCD has a resolution of 4 million points and is at the top of the EVF for definition and sharpness, as well as for the 60 fps refresh.

The rear screen is not adjustable, but is Touch; It is surrounded by buttons anonymous-style S for tidy interface. Body and lenses are tropicalized.

The SL will handle auto focus with contrast detection on a grid of 49 points in the viewfinder optimally arranged to cover not only the core area, but also off-center subjects.

Together with Leica camera body presented three optical, stabilized and equipped with bayonet T, hence the compatibility with the objectives for the smaller size, and its crop frame.

Also adapters can be mounted almost all Leica optical system.

Zoom 24-90mm f / 2.8-4

Zoom 90-280mm f / 2.8-4

fixed focal length 50mm f / 1.4.

The price of the Leica SL is € 6900, nothing is cheap in Leicaland

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Aha. The Sony in a deluxe 'Leica' version?

[Olivier]

Aha. The Sony in a deluxe 'Leica' version?

My thought as well. It will be interesting to see how the two systems compare image-wise, although it will remain a rethorical exercise for me...

[Jakov Minić]

I still don't understand why the camera bodies are becoming smaller and the lenses bigger?
What's the point in breaking your fingers to grip the tiny body if you are going to mount kilograms of glass onto it?
In fact, I have the same issue with the Df when mounting lenses 0.8kg or heavier...
(but that's just me being picky, don't take it the wrong way) 

[Jan Anne]

Regardless of the price its good news that a second player is now entering the full frame & autofocus mirrorless arena.

[Jan Anne]

I still don't understand why the camera bodies are becoming smaller and the lenses bigger?

Easy, the camera technology is moving forwards quicker than the ability to make small lenses that can match the required IQ for a marketable price.

Look at the latest 35/1.4 lenses, my Zeiss FE, the Sigma and latest the Canon iteration are huge but excellent performers on the latest high resolution sensors.

Leica has a small 35/1.4 for the M mount but that comes at a price most of us are not willing to pay.

[Erik Lund]

This is indeed a Sony A7 look alike

I hope the menus are as simple as on the Leica M

I might get this one if the wide M lenses works well

The  Leica M lenses are tiny even compared to Ais mf Nikkors you know

The Leica T fixed focal length lenses are also tiny.

Fast zooms are large I agree!

Ps just got my 300mm PF it will replace the 300 2.8 AFS
So far extremely impressed...

[Akira]

I still don't understand why the camera bodies are becoming smaller and the lenses bigger?

The larger sensor and denser pixels require high performance from the lenses, and the designing of small lenses imposes a lot of compromise in terms of the optical quality.  That's why the newer lenses of higher performances tend to be large.  I wonder if it is the law of physics?

[Jakov Minić]

I don't mind the lenses being large and of good quality; I mind the bodies being so small that you can hardly hold the combo comfortably
On the other hand if you take a look at the new Nikon f/1.8 line of lenses that are all of excellent quality and light you begin to wonder; is it really true that the laws of physics and lack of technology apply.
Is the difference between f/1.8 and f/1.4 so great that you are prepared to carry an additional 400 grams and pay an additional 1000$?
Just being the devil's advocate here... 

[Jakov Minić]

Erik, aren't you sorry to part with your 300/2.8 AFS?
Have you sold it already?

[Erik Lund]

I got more for the used 2.8 than the new 4.0 PF... Food for thought 

[Eddie Draaisma]

Regrettably it seems to be another mirrorless system with focus by wire lenses. MF focussing will never be as smooth as with physically coupled lenses...

[Erik Lund]

Regarding 1.8 vs 1.4 ;The Nikkor 1.4 line has better Nano coatings for starters but also less distortions so there are many aspects not just size and weight

Again; these are tools so choose what you need for the job... Heligon or Ais P45mm...

Only drawback or feature of Leica M are price an to some extent MF

I agree that you should have a decent grip on the body!!!

[Almass]

Does it come in Ostrich leather version or at least Hermes or Yohji Yamamoto.....otherwise I will pass 

[armando_m]

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fixed focus 50mm f / 1.4.
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fixed focus 50 f1.4 ... now that is not very versatile 

or someone was saving words on the description ...