I finally pulled the trigger on a used SL2 and honestly my hands are still shaking a little bit lol. I saved up for like a year to get this thing and now I'm flat broke but so hyped to go out and shoot some architecture around Seattle this weekend. The problem is I only have a 50mm prime right now and it feels so cramped for what I want to do.
I've been looking at some L-mount options that wont break the bank because Leica glass is just... yeah not happening right now. I saw some people recommending the Panasonic 20-60mm because it's super cheap and light but then I read a few forum posts saying it doesn't really do the 47MP sensor justice and might look soft in the corners which is a bummer. Then there is the Sigma 24mm f2 DG DN which looks beautiful and fits the budget better but I'm worried 24mm might not be wide enough for some of the tight street corners downtown? I really want to stay under $700 if possible because my rent is due soon haha.
Does anyone have experience using these cheaper L-mount lenses on the SL2 specifically? Do they feel weird or unbalanced on such a beefy camera body or should I just hold out for something else?
Over the years, I've tested several L-mount options and the Sigma 20mm f2 DG DN Contemporary is basically the best technical compromise for your budget. While the 20-60mm is versatile, it lacks the peripheral resolution needed for architecture. The 20mm focal length provides a better perspective for those tight Seattle streets than a 24mm lens, and the build quality wont feel cheap on your SL2.
