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

[teddy]

The LLL (or at least my copy, but I think it's a characteristic of all, given it's documented in the spec sheet supplied with the lens by LLL) exhibits wavy field curvature in the shape of a 'w.'

I don't want to get in to a debate, and I didn't read your whole post, I just wanted to say - that even the Summicron Type 3 has this performace of the "W" your talking about.

It really is moot - enjoy the Summicron Replica. It behaves, 99.9% like the original design. It is the most practical angle of view, and a very well made lens.

Have a nice day shootin' 🙂

 

[teddy]

LLL should market this lens as a ..Artists Special Flare effect lens..
And double the price..

Leica should also have done that in the past.

 

[jonmanjiro]

The LLL (or at least my copy, but I think it's a characteristic of all, given it's documented in the spec sheet supplied with the lens by LLL) exhibits wavy field curvature in the shape of a 'w.'

Quite common with fast 1950s lenses. The much-lauded 1950s W-Nikkor 3.5cm f1.8 for rangefinders has it too.

 

[mcfingon]

Quite common with fast 1950s lenses. The much-lauded 1950s W-Nikkor 3.5cm f1.8 for rangefinders has it too.

Also my Zeiss Biogon 35/2 ZM exhibits a perfect W field curvature in the shape of Hercule Poirot's moustache. Very stylish, and a very good lens.
John Mc

 

[Emile de Leon]

Embrace...the ...wave...

 

[raid]

Quite common with fast 1950s lenses. The much-lauded 1950s W-Nikkor 3.5cm f1.8 for rangefinders has it too.

Nikkor-W 35 1.8 ltm and M10

 

[splitimageview]

50/2 Elcan replica is being shown on fb

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Elcan copy LLL

https://www.facebook.com/groups/441159216426766/user/100030513980847/

 

[Erik van Straten]

Cool lens! The lens consists of only free-standing elements, so that it can withstand extreme and sudden temperature changes.

Erik.

 

[Emile de Leon]

I wonder if they will give RF members..
A super deal on it..haha..

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I wonder if they will give RF members..
A super deal on it..haha..

Exactly my thoughts Emile. I'll sign up if you do...but i want a brass one 😉

 

[Emile de Leon]

Exactly my thoughts Emile. I'll sign up if you do...but i want a brass one

I'll get the titanium one with blue & gold sprinkles..

 

[Erik van Straten]

For me black paint on brass.


Erik.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

For me black paint on brass.


Erik.

To be honest I was joking, I'm more than happy with my Voitlander 50 2.5 LTM for a small lens. And one LLL adventure was enough for me

 

[Erik van Straten]

To be honest I was joking, I'm more than happy with my Voitlander 50 2.5 LTM for a small lens. And one LLL adventure was enough.

I didn't know you are using the Color-Skopar 50mm f2.5! One of my absolute favorites.


Erik.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I didn't know you are using the Color-Skopar 50mm f2.5! One of my absolute favorites.


Erik.

Yes indeed!

Flickr

 

[Erik van Straten]

Lucky you. Dream lens.

Erik.

 

[Emile de Leon]

LLL 35mm!!

 

[Deleted member 65559]

LLL 35mm at f4...

Very nice EL !

 

[Erik van Straten]

Yes, great macro work!


Erik.