Leica Summicron 35/2 Eight Element copy made in China

[harryjiang]

I guess not many of us have seen this sample. I tested it this morning. It is an exact copy of the original Leica summicron with better coating though. By "exact", it means same lens design, inside and out.

It's a test sample, so the black paint is a bit rough. We are testing the opticals and build quality.

And yes, the Nikon 50mm f2 is coupled with Leica. 🙂🙂🙂

 

[Huss]

I like your stickers.

 

[Gadfly21]

First time I've heard of something like this. Obviously the 8 element design is pretty old. Does it render like the real deal? I wonder if this will lead to counterfeits.

 

[Bhpeck]

Whoa, I am intrigued. Whats the likelihood of this being produced? I would definitely be interested in such a lens. Please upload some examples from the lens when you can!

 

[nickthetasmaniac]

I wonder if this will lead to counterfeits.

Am I missing something here? I thought this was a counterfeit?

 

[Rob-F]

Am I missing something here? I thought this was a counterfeit?

I don't think it says, "Leica." It looks like "Light Lens Lab" on my screen.

 

[Ko.Fe.]

As long as it is not sold as Leica, I couldn't see why not.
Every time I see 35mm lens in small size, with focus tab and 39mm filter, I want one 🙂

 

[Rob-F]

Every time I see 35mm lens in small size, with focus tab and 39mm filter, I want one 🙂

I know that feeling!

 

[raid]

When can it be ordered?

 

[retinax]

Not a terrible idea, patents have expired, is there any other obstacle to marketing something like this?
Including the word "copy" in the thread title would have made things clearer🙄

 

[harryjiang]

When can it be ordered?

In three months

 

[Noserider]

Exact as in same glass types and curvature? Please make adapter for that 50mm Nikkor as well!

 

[Phil_F_NM]

That said, completely copying this optic is a cool idea.
Phil Forrest

 

[harryjiang]

I want a rangefinder coupled adapter for the 8 element Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4. or any of the radioactive fast Takumars for that matter.
That said, completely copying this optic is a cool idea.
Phil Forrest

adapting pentax 50mm will be no problem, rangefinder coupled of course

 

[richardHaw]

why am i not surprised 😱😱😱

 

[PRJ]

As far as the Leica copy goes, well, that aught to be interesting. I might be game for one. Crazy stuff coming out of China these days.

Might want to consider making it a screw mount lens with an adapter, or at least have that as an option.

 

[Veggies]

cool beans

 

[Rayt]

Get out of that copycat mentality and do something original and interesting.

 

[Huss]

Get out of that copycat mentality and do something original and interesting.

You didn't see the stickers?

 

[Freakscene]

Black paint seven element rigid 50 Summicron next please. Leave off the infinity lock.

I had a nice 8 element 35/2, but sold it to a collector. This lens I would be fine about using as hard as I liked.

Marty