[Leica] Leica SL lens question

[Aram]

Hi.  I was wondering about an alternative lens for the SL.  My biggest gripe (aside from price) is the weight of the system and had a thought of a way to perhaps lighten the load a bit.  I have the 35-70/4 but I have always thought I could use a bit more range.  So, how about the Leica 28-90 ASPH?  I hear it is a pretty darn good lens, weighs about 50% less than the new 24-90 for the SL and can be had for a lot less money.  Does anybody know how it would compare optically with the 24-90?  I found some MTF curves for each, and it looks like the new SL lens is better, but that does not tell me much about real life situations.  True, you give up AF, but I do that now anyway using my 35-70 on my Nikon.  And I played around with an SL a bit last time I was in Seattle and I was able to focus it accurately with a much higher success rate than with my Nikon D750.  I was at one time tempted to get the 28-90 until I found out that Leitax does not adapt that lens to a Nikon mount.

Aram


Aram Langhans
(Semi) Retired Science Teacher
& Unemployed photographer

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