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

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

XXXXXXXXX could nicely be 8 ELEMENT 🙂

I think you can do so. 🙂

 

[raid]

I like the option to personalize the lens, Kevin.

Could be: Raid Amin or 8 Element or SPECIAL ... 🙂

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Yes 8 Element would do nicely;

the Chrome is amazing! Very very good looking chrome which is making me rethink my original choice of black paint!

QUESTION: What will be the weight with the chrome in comparison to the Black Paint?
It really is a a great project!

Good question!

All the first batch 8-element Replica comes in solid brass, weight around 230g.

And all the lenses will include brass made front and rear metal lens cap. With the front and rear caps on, the total weight of the lens will be around 350g. The maker plan to thinner the front and rear cap, to reduce the overall weight down to 330g.



Brass made 8-element Replica weight around 230g. by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Total weight around 350g with brass front and rear caps on. by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I like the option to personalize the lens, Kevin.

Could be: Raid Amin or 8 Element or SPECIAL ... 🙂

Yeah, Raid. You can start thinking of what you want to put on your lens to make it special.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

The unevenly spaced aperture scale reminds me of MS Optics lenses. Since MS Optics lenses don't have aperture click stops, can we assume that this lens doesn't have click stops either???

Good question!

The final version of the Replica 8-element does have aperture click stops, just like the original one.

The maker choose the unevenly spaced aperture scale style for a reason. It is related to the meniscus type of the aperture blade. In order to make the bokeh in round shape from f/2.0 all the way down to the smallest aperture, the current replica 8-element is using meniscus type aperture blades. The original aperture blade is a straight edge type so that the aperture blade movement distance will be different.

 

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Looking good!

 

[Ecar]

the Chrome is amazing! Very very good looking chrome which is making me rethink my original choice of black paint!

I agree. Perhaps it's just this particular picture, but the chrome seems very close to the original, whereas the BP looks a bit "washed out".

Kevin: if that's not too much too ask, could we perhaps get hi-res pictures of the various finishes when they are 100% ready for prime time?
Thanks again - great job!

On a separate note, it will be fun to see how folks will use those 9 characters. I bet some will be pretty creative 😎

 

[eckhardf]

On a separate note, it will be fun to see how folks will use those 9 characters. I bet some will be pretty creative 😎

"Summicron" nicely! 😱😀

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I agree. Perhaps it's just this particular picture, but the chrome seems very close to the original, whereas the BP looks a bit "washed out".

Kevin: if that's not too much too ask, could we perhaps get hi-res pictures of the various finishes when they are 100% ready for prime time?
Thanks again - great job!

On a separate note, it will be fun to see how folks will use those 9 characters. I bet some will be pretty creative 😎

Thank you for your support! I guess the reason that the pictures give you a bit “washed out” feel is the lighting. I will try to find and upload a few more pictures to show you the black paint.

 

[gramorris]

Still in for the brass but crumbs that chrome looks incredible. If some options like multi coating are introduced later I can easily see people picking up multiple versions.

And the front ring customisation is a lovely touch 👍

 

[ACullen]

Got to say the chrome version looks killer. It’d suit my chrome M2. Tempting...

 

[Huss]

Yow they look good! What was the price going to be again?

 

[raid]

I will start with a brass finish Summicron-replica.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Yow they look good! What was the price going to be again?

The retail price will be $499 for the first batch 8-element Replica.

 

[Fuchs]

Absolutely gorgeous in all three finishes. What a great project!!

 

[f.hayek]

Hey Kevin, can I have "HongKongLibré" engraved on mine?

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Hey Kevin, can I have "HongKongLibré" engraved on mine?

Sorry, I think it won't work. Not because of any other reason, simply because it is over 9 character limit. As long as your engraving are within the 9 numbers/alphabet limits, they will engrave for you with no extra cost.

 

[aizan]

The maker choose the unevenly spaced aperture scale style for a reason. It is related to the meniscus type of the aperture blade. In order to make the bokeh in round shape from f/2.0 all the way down to the smallest aperture, the current replica 8-element is using meniscus type aperture blades. The original aperture blade is a straight edge type so that the aperture blade movement distance will be different.

I like the way this guy thinks. 😀 The 8-element Summicron is one of those lenses whose bokeh gets smoother when you stop down 2 stops.

What city is Light Lens Lab based in? I'd customize the front ring to say "LIGHT LENS LAB CITY 000/500 SUMMICRON 1:2 35".

 

[Huss]

Hey Kevin, can I have "HongKongLibré" engraved on mine?

HKLibre fits

 

[miloss]

Hello, I'd like to puchase one Brass an d one BLACK, with HKLIBRE01 engraving on brass and HKLIBRE02 on Black. That is 9 Characters exactly.
Please let me know if this is OK. Thanks!