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Ron, yes, SL2 definitely behave almost like native camera by inspect those files, I am experienced enough to know what to look for or where is not right, SL2 is impressive in that regards.
For M lens users, it especially handy and a almost perfect pair for M. For example, that back wheel automatically become zoom function (one turn give perfect magnification, turn twice is about 100%, a little too much for most application. ) because you don’t need aperture control. And joystick can be used to instant zoom 100% during shooting. It is just a very smooth experience. Peaking will work under wide range of condition if you know how to use it with more experience. M glass focus throw is always nice IMHO, I don’t like long throw of certain Zeiss ZF before.
However, for other manual lens support, it is not that smooth ride to me. With dumb adapter, You can select option from R or M list, which is quite extensive. However, EXIF won’t document the lens info even you manually select it. And back wheel don’t have this zoom function any more. You can only use joystick to zoom direct to 100%, quite cumbersome.
Then with S glass, I lost zoom function if I want keep back button focus function. Just like S camera, SL only let you do back button focus in M mode, so if I use S glass, back wheel control aperture, front wheel control EC( you can’t change it), joystick as AFon, I have to map another button for zoom if I want Which is not a ideal choice for me. I might need save a special user profile for S glass use, or just don’t use magnification at all given I prefer keeping thing simple.
Compare to Panasonic, Leica limited your choice of program button. Good thing is you get way simpler menu and choice, bad thing is you might find yourself stuck somewhere that you can’t personalize your camera as you want.
For both Panasonic S1 and SL, I never use any fancy AF features. That is why they both meet my requirement perfectly. For M and S glass support, I won’t expect anything even come close to what SL2 offer me. However, if I want pick a system for pro work or do a event shooting, using Nikon Z and either prime or zoom with eye AF, either EVF or flip LCD shooting seems just make more sense. ( I would assume Sony Or Canon will be the same. )
as you can see, just like Panasonic, SL will only please certain group of photographers IMHO which i am happen to be one of them. The shooting experience is very good and similar to drive a luxury German car, a comparison I keep being it up, not always reliable or functional but feels great and fan.
rscheffler wrote:
Thanks Michael. I'll take your word for it - not sure crops are necessary. Way back when I compared the a7R against the M9 or M240, I downscaled the Sony to match the Leica's pixel dimensions. Doing so with the SL2's files will narrow the difference, if as you say, it's already the best mirrorless with M lenses other than an M camera.
Back when the SL was released, IIRC, Leica marketed it as M lens compatible. I suppose it literally was, if not technically ideal. I think the disappointment for some of us was that the compatibility was more or less a marketing feature, which raised the question whether Leica was doing the same with the SL2. The specs gave hope that this time M lens performance was better optimized. Your preliminary results support this, which is reassuring....Show more →
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