[New test photos released] Leica Summicron 35/2 Eight Element copy made in China

[raid]

Around 200~300 copies will be available overseas.

Thank you Kevin. Will the first version lenses be in brass, black, and chrome?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Thank you Kevin. Will the first version lenses be in brass, black, and chrome?

You are welcome raid. The first batch will have black paint and brass available. Chrome will be available in the later batch.

 

[jnalepa]

Thanks for all the information Kevin. I imagine quite a few people are eager to get their hands on one. When can we expect to place our orders?

Looking forward to seeing more B&W film photos from Erik and yourself!

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

More wide open f/2.0 in close distance test photos

More wide open f/2.0 in close distance test photos

Leica M10 + Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Ver.1 Replica first Prototype @f/2.0


I took this photo as close as I can. I assume the distcance is 0.7m.

Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr



Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Thanks for all the information Kevin. I imagine quite a few people are eager to get their hands on one. When can we expect to place our orders?

Looking forward to seeing more B&W film photos from Erik and yourself!

Thank you very much for your support! And I am sorry for the late response! I was kind of busy in the past week. Regarding your question about purchasing the lens, the maker said it will be available in October. I will definitely update the confirmed release date in here.

 

[aizan]

Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Eight Element Replica Prototype First Version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Are they going to make hoods, too?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Are they going to make hoods, too?

Good question! I talked with the maker a few days ago, and I mentioned if the black paint on the lens is too thick, it may affect the usage of the original IROOA hood. Then he told me he is considering making the hood too. Same built quality as the original one but at a very affordable price.

 

[bob338]

Has he set up a way to take payments for this lens?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Has he set up a way to take payments for this lens?

Thank you for your interest. I will discuss this with the maker this weekend. Wish I could get the answer for you.

Kevin

 

[howardpan]

Hi Kevin,

Will there be a separate channel to order/purchase the lens if I’m in Taipei?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment

The maker now is experimenting different kinds of coating on the 8-element replica. He is having fun now.

The lens on the left has no coating. The middle one has multiple coating. The right one is the single coating version which follows the original formula.

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment2 by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 35mm f2 8-element Coating Experiment by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


No coating version
No coating version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

He also provides me the comparison test photos to see how the coating makes the image result differently.

Multiple coating version

multiple coating version by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Single coating version

Single coating version (original 8-element type) by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Hi Kevin,

Will there be a separate channel to order/purchase the lens if I’m in Taipei?

Hi, thank you for your interest. Currently, I still cannot tell you how the maker gonna sell his lens. I will update this important information here once I get a clear answer from him.

 

[Peter Jennings]

Have to say I like the lower contrast uncoated sample best. Single coated is second. Is the plan to still offer only single coating in first batch?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Have to say I like the lower contrast uncoated sample best. Single coated is second. Is the plan to still offer only single coating in first batch?

Thanks for your comment. Yes, the first batch will be the same as the original design, which is single coating.

 

[bgetty]

Just want to chime in to say how cool it has been to see this lens take shape over the course of this thread -- especially the member feedback being so valued, and incorporated in each prototype. Astounding stuff.

I'll happily purchase v1 when it becomes available. Do keep us posted!

 

[Huss]

Great pics Kevin and the lens just seems to get better!

 

[raid]

I have the Summicron V1 with single coating, so getting the multiple costing version would make more sense to get in my case.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Just want to chime in to say how cool it has been to see this lens take shape over the course of this thread -- especially the member feedback being so valued, and incorporated in each prototype. Astounding stuff.

I'll happily purchase v1 when it becomes available. Do keep us posted!

Thank you so much for your interest and support! For sure I will keep updating the information here.

Best,
Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Great pics Kevin and the lens just seems to get better!

I am so glad you like them. 🙂 Yes, the lens does looks very appealing now.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I gave the Summicron V1 with single coating, so getting the multiple costing version would make more sense to get in my case.

I will let you know if the multiple coating version will be released in the future.