New Leica SL

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Lost in translation? They probably meant fixed focal length.

[Erik Lund]

I just need high ISO sometimes. Not really there on my current cameras that is why I'm looking

But with prices on used D3S dropping to about 1000 € that could well be it...

Let's see ...

[Akira]

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... 

I would agree that small body/big lens combo is not well-balanced.

As for the newer lenses, Nikon is trying to reduce the weight by incorporating engineering plastic, magnesium, carbon fiber or any material that are light.  But the "size" of the lenses are, on the contrary, bigger and bigger.  Just compare Ais 24/2.0 and Ais 35/1.4 with the current AF-S 24/1.8 and AF-S 35/1.4 respectively.

[Andrea B.]

Eric, I'm assuming M-mount lenses will be adaptable to this new SL, yes??
I'm still holding a lovely 50mm Summicron from my brief stint with the M8 (long gone). It seems somewhat sacrilegeous to use the 'Cron on my GH1. "-)

[Erik Lund]

Yes Will work with M lenses on adapter

[Frank Fremerey]

The 50 millimeter looks like a huge chunk of glass.

I second the people critizising small bodies vs. huge lenses.

I do not like this.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

One of the (many) appeals of the Nikon Df is the combination of a manageable small camera and smaller old lenses. Very enticing.

Of course, if the performance of this new Leica is sublime, I bet there are enough people with infinite depth to their pockets to make it sell well.

[Jan Anne]

The SL appears to be bigger than the a7 series, the grip seems to be a lot bigger.

[Akira]

Yes, the body, as well as the lenses, seems to be quite big...

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/7448206943/a-lot-to-leica-hands-on-with-the-leica-sl-typ-601

[Akira]

Here are some real-world and studio samples:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/5300274665/leica-sl-studio-and-real-world-sample-gallery

[pluton]

RE: The 'large' lenses for a 'small' camera.
Take the focus motor out and many(most?) of them could be smaller.
This new Leica excites me only in that it makes it more credible that Nikon might issue an EVF camera soon.  EVFs are really good for low light shooting.
 

[Jan Anne]

Size wise the SL is more like a mirrorless R8 DSLR than a Sony a7 competitor and probably positioned somewhere between the M and the S models.

[Erik Lund]

Thanks JA. Looks like its the same size as a Nikon Df, just slimmer it's getting better and better.

[Erik Lund]

Jono is a seasoned pro, really nice guy and he has been shooting this nice little thing and written a few words about it
http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2015/10/leica-sl-test-jono/?utm_source=luf151020&utm_medium=E-Mail

[Eddie Draaisma]

There are pictures on www.leicarumors.com directly comparing the SL with various other Leicas, a Fujifilm X-T1 and the Nikon Df. Weight-wise the SL is heavier than a Df (847g vs 765g including battery).