Got a gallery shoot in London this weekend and need the sharpest glass for my SL2. Everyone says the 90mm APO-Summicron is king but then I saw charts saying the Sigma 85mm Art is actually crisper. I have 5k to spend but need to order tonight. What is the sharpest portrait lens available for Leica SL cameras?
Look, I really wanted to love the third-party stuff but unfortunately I had issues with the consistency of the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art L-mount on my own SL2. It is sharp in the center, sure, but it was not as good as expected regarding edge-to-edge clarity or autofocus reliability during actual shoots. If you are doing a gallery shoot in London, you need the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH. Its the only lens that truly resolves the 47MP sensor without compromises.
- Apochromatic correction eliminates color bleeding entirely.
- Weather sealing is far superior for the unpredictable London weather.
- Better integration with the SL2s eye-tracking system. Its a massive price tag but honestly, professional reliability is what you are paying for here. Dont risk a big job on anything else.
