Small street photography lens for the Leica SL

After purchasing my Leica SL 601 and using adapted Leica M Mount lenses, I wanted to give the systems auto focus a try. I wasn't ready to fork over heaps of cash on Leica's own L mount lenses so that left me pointed into the direction of the Sigma 35mm DGDN Contemporary Series of lenses. Here is my first impressions of this fabulous tiny lens which is right at home on the streets.

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[EM]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the Leica SL and this little gem of a lens. I have this lens on my SL2 and absolutely love it. I also have the 65mm F2 by Sigma and I don't think you can go wrong there either. I plan to see it along with the Leica 24-70 f2.8 and a 50mm F2.5 Summarit to buy a 50mm F2 Apo Summicron. To be honest I have enjoyed the images from the Sigma and the Summarit, but needs must. Keep the reviews coming Joe.

[JayEllyiot]

Love this lens! It pretty much stays on my Panasonic S5 all day everyday. Great for both photo and video! Build quality is solid and the focus ring is quite nice. Beautiful photos man! Keep up the great work! 💪🏽

[macmac]

Thanks for the video. I ordered the 65mm for the SL3 when it gets here. Maybe I will get the 35 F2 as well. The Sigma Art and Leica 35mm f2 are big, maybe I will add one of them later.

[dolko]

Great review with beautiful photos. More Leica SL videos please!!😆

[joecool]

THANKS! LOOKING TO GETTING THE SAME SETUP. PLUS MC21 FOR EF LENSES. GREAT VIDEO! MISSING HOME/NYC.

[catherinejoanpiazza]

Beautiful photos and love the color grading. The lens looks great. I use mainly M lenses on my SL2 and would also, like to get an autofocus lens but not an SL lens so this video was helpful.

[anthonymiller]

Love the photos Joe. I myself love rainy, moody days and evenings and your pics really capture the spirit of them. Might be a lens to consider as well. Shooting only M glass on my SL right now (Light Lens Labs 35mm & 50mm) but it would be nice at times to have the auto focus. Sigma makes a 45mm f2.8 I thin but liking the 35mm focal length.

[JoshHaley]

Thanks for this. Do you have photos that show comparison of M glass and Sigma glass on the SL?

[vc]

That set up isn't too heavy or noticeable for street?

[FastAkira]

I love your photos.
I sold my Gfx 100s because I wasn’t in love with the system.
Now I’m trying to find something else… and I guess Leica is a great option.
How do you like the SL? From your perspective, does it have the “Leica look” or it’s just like any other fx mirrorless like the z7 or R5?
Leica is not cheap, but if it’s worth it …

[ArnaudSiemons]

Great vid. If I close my eyes I listen to Obama. Great voice.