scautez
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I see a few online sellers are taking pre-0rders for the Elcan 50mm f2 now. Anyone keen for this one?
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Ed Schwartzreic
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It looks promising that I may get an early prototype of the ELCAN 50/2 replica to test, hopefully within the next 6 weeks. Since I do not have access to an original to do an A:B comparison, are there shooting situations that others here might like to see documented with the replica lens? I plan to take similar shots of everything with a 50/2 APO Summicron for comparison.
FWIW I wrote a long write-up on the original ELCAN 50/2 which will be in the upcoming LHSA Viewfinder magazine, but I will also make available the article separately here.
Perhaps we will need a new thread.
Ed
FWIW I wrote a long write-up on the original ELCAN 50/2 which will be in the upcoming LHSA Viewfinder magazine, but I will also make available the article separately here.
Perhaps we will need a new thread.
Ed
raid
Dad Photographer
I would need to try it out first.
Erik van Straten
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I'd buy an LLL copy of the Elcan in a heartbeat.
Erik.
Erik.
raid
Dad Photographer
Why so, Erik, and at which price level .... $1300+?
raid
Dad Photographer
I am not sure where to order an Elcan copy from. Is there an official LLL website known for placing orders?
Will Kevin again be the middleman? Maybe not.
Erik van Straten
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I love the image quality ... see this shot by Kevin, very nice bokeh and sharpness ... And the lens is very handy. NB: this shot is with the original Elcan.
Erik.
Ed Schwartzreic
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I found one pre-order site by googling "Light Lens Lab ELCAN 50mm F2 "KE-7A" kit replica Pre-order". Its expected delivery date of August seems quaintly optimistic. It links to nice pictures, though. AFAIK LLL are still in the prototype stage with this lens.
I am quite eager to get my hands on this, though.
Ed
I am quite eager to get my hands on this, though.
Ed
rlouzan
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Raid, There's a fellow named David Chen in Toronto who is taking pre-orders for both the Elcan and the Leicavit (tm)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1653985264695337
raid
Dad Photographer
Thank you. I will think it over.
nickthetasmaniac
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Yeah I was pretty surprised at the price. I hadn't seen any prices for LLL stuff since the 35mm replica was announced in this thread, and assumed they were still 'affordable' for a nicely made replica. $1380usd is no longer affordable in my mind...
raid
Dad Photographer
It is as costly as a CV lens. The QC warranty may be missing. It is a risky buy in the end. You could get lucky or not.
f.hayek
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…and if you get lucky, what does it offer that a VM 50 APO does not aside from the novelty?
raid
Dad Photographer
No clue. Rarity?
f.hayek
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Same here.
rscheffler
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The Elcan replica is considerably smaller, and based on the sample photos, way more characterful. The VM will be more perfect and modern looking.
I agree the price point is not attractive. I do like the sample photos...
I find it interesting the guy in Toronto is selling the LLL 35 replica for CAD 1700... I think after shipping and exchange I paid less than half that through Kevin. 1700 I'd consider for an original. Maybe. 🙂
MaZo
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I was really interested until I saw the price. I don't mean I expected such a great deal as I got on 2/35 here, but still... Somehow anything over 1K does not work for me.
And was just wondering: what price would you guys consider acceptable for Elcan replica?
And was just wondering: what price would you guys consider acceptable for Elcan replica?
scautez
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I was just wondering where you happened to see the sample photos of the Elcan? Thank you
