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

[rscheffler]

Images made with this lens are hard to find on the internet, but I have a book by Cartier-Bresson from 1969 - "Cartier-Bressons France" - with quite a lot of pictures made with the Noctilux 50mm f/1.2. These pictures are not very sharp. You recognise them instantly.

Excellent! There are already enough sharp 50s available.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

So the brass version is less durable?

I didn't say the brass version is less durable. It's really hard to compare them. It all depends on how often you use the lens and how you treat it.

 

[sweat100]

I didn't say the brass version is less durable. It's really hard to compare them. It all depends on how often you use the lens and how you treat it.

I have sent you an email for pre-order. Thinking of 2 questions.

1. Can 8 characters be Chinese instead? “8枚”
2. From the brass version, is that simply the raw brass without any chrome or finishing on the brass? I am keen on that brass colour, was thinking if it will tarnish (oxidize) over time, if there is no finishing.

 

[splitimageview]

@KEVIN-XU 愛 forever must be commended for answering all the questions in this thread, whether they be relevant to the project or not. 🙂

I’m leaning towards black LTM and black viewfinder.

 

[raid]

I didn't say the brass version is less durable. It's really hard to compare them. It all depends on how often you use the lens and how you treat it.

You may have discussed once that brass has to be coated to avoid oxidation over time, Kevin.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

@KEVIN-XU 愛 forever must be commended for answering all the questions in this thread, whether they be relevant to the project or not. 🙂

I’m leaning towards black LTM and black viewfinder.

That will be a very cool combo!

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

You may have discussed once that brass has to be coated to avoid oxidation over time, Kevin.

Yes! So there is no need to worry about their durability. 🙂

Kevin

 

[raid]

No worries here. I am looking very much forward to getting my special lens.

 

[scautez]

Like others here I'm also excited by this project. Thanks Kevin for all your assistance. I was wondering with the Brass lens what colour will the numbers on the lens barrel be filled in with?
Thank you 🙂

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Like others here I'm also excited by this project. Thanks Kevin for all your assistance. I was wondering with the Brass lens what colour will the numbers on the lens barrel be filled in with?
Thank you 🙂

For the brass lens, they will use black and red color for the text filling. Mainly use black color. They will use red color to fill in the "Feet" unit numbers.

Kevin

 

[scautez]

Thanks Kevin!

 

[raid]

Brass and white match well together.

 

[sweat100]

I have signed up the form. Thanks Kevin for organizing this!

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I have signed up the form. Thanks Kevin for organizing this!

You are welcome. : )

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Update:

Update:

UPDATE:

We will stop receiving the reservation for the first batch Lead flint glass version after tomorrow. I wish all the people who are on the buying list have already filled out the google form. There is nothing I can do if you missed this batch.

Cheers,
Kevin

 

[raid]

Thanks for the update. I am sure that I have filled out the form for a replica lens.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Thanks for the update. I am sure that I have filled out the form for a replica lens.

You are very welcome, Raid. Yes, you are the 10th people who have filled out the form. 🙂

Kevin

 

[raid]

You are very welcome, Raid. Yes, you are the 10th people who have filled out the form. 🙂

Kevin

So my lens will be numbered 010? 🙂 :angel:

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

So my lens will be numbered 010? 🙂 :angel:

Sorry, the number will be random. But they will ship the lens to you earlier.

 

[raid]

I had to try, Kevin!


Now I can get a lens numbered anywhere between 1-500.