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

[raydm6]

Welcome zaurus!

Lovely tonal palette with the Kodak Cine Films! I enjoyed those.

I may try both the 250 and 500 and have it processed by a ECN-2 lab just over the border from me.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Patience is the key here.

Thank you for your patient, Raid.

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Here I want to share one more picture taken by the owner from China.

taken with Sony A7r III + Leica 35mm f2 Summicron 8-element Replica final retail product.

Mount Fuji in Japan


[First batch] Leica 35mm f2 Summicron 8-element Replica final retail product. by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

Amazing - it captures ghosts perfectly too!

(ignore me)

 

[vincentbihler]

Amazing 🙂

 

[howardpan]

The company's based in Beijing, but it sounds like they're subcontracting components from multiple places.

I thought they are based in Hangzhou.

 

[aizan]

Had to refresh my memory: https://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2923748&postcount=521

 

[maxmadco]

Viewfinder magazine

Viewfinder magazine

Do not know if anyone posted about the article on "A new old 8-element 35/2 Summicron in the latest issue of Leica Viewfinder.

 

[fbf]

would love to buy one . i guess there must be a wait now because of the flu

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

These photos are shared by the lens owner in China.

taken with Leica M240 + Leica 35mm f2 Summicron 8-element Replica final retail product.

@f/8.0

[First batch] Leica 35mm f2 Summicron 8-element Replica final retail product. by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


@f/2.0

[First batch] Leica 35mm f2 Summicron 8-element Replica final retail product. by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

 

[D&A]

The more I see, the more I am so impressed with this lens and the entire 8 element replica project. I can't wait to use it! Thanks for posting these latest images Kevin!

Dave (D&A)

 

[zenza]

Welcome zaurus!

Lovely tonal palette with the Kodak Cine Films! I enjoyed those.

I may try both the 250 and 500 and have it processed by a ECN-2 lab just over the border from me.

What lab would that be?

 

[raydm6]

The New Hampshire Lab - I've used them before for C41.

See: https://filmphotographystore.com/co...5mm-vision-3-film-kodak-vision3-250d-1-roll-1

Process at home using the FPP Home Color Kit
or send your film to
Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Portland, Oregon USA
https://www.bluemooncamera.com
or

THE CAMERA SHOP
Minnesota USA
http://www.thecamerashop.com/
or

OLD SCHOOL PHOTO LAB
New Hampshire USA
https://oldschoolphotolab.com/

Botique Photo Lab
Mt Julliet Tennessee
https://boutiquefilmlab.com/

 

[zaurus]

On following of me (the first black paint copy in Macau S.A.R.), on behalf of my friend - Pazu Ng who had got the first silver chrome copy in Macau S.A.R.:
I am so honour to receive a Summicron 35/2 replica (Chrome Edition), which is the first one in Macau S.A.R. .
It is such a fine product with elegant and elaborate finishing. I am especially fond of its metal cover, where you can find a carved-out structure of Old 8-Element that is really eye-catching.
Being made from pure copper, its weight also makes me feel great.
The moment when you are attaching the lens to a camera body, specially that sound of “click” of infinity lock, what an amazing experience!
We can feel the passion and love of the artisans who “copied” this replica. With non-stop improvement and development, I believe a perfect product will be born in the future.
Let’s wait for product testing.

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[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

On following of me (the first black paint copy in Macau S.A.R.), on behalf of my friend - Pazu Ng who had got the first silver chrome copy in Macau S.A.R.:
I am so honour to receive a Summicron 35/2 replica (Chrome Edition), which is the first one in Macau S.A.R. .
It is such a fine product with elegant and elaborate finishing. I am especially fond of its metal cover, where you can find a carved-out structure of Old 8-Element that is really eye-catching.
Being made from pure copper, its weight also makes me feel great.
The moment when you are attaching the lens to a camera body, specially that sound of “click” of infinity lock, what an amazing experience!
We can feel the passion and love of the artisans who “copied” this replica. With non-stop improvement and development, I believe a perfect product will be born in the future.
Let’s wait for product testing.

Beautiful presentation! Thank you for sharing this with us.

Kevin

 

[CharlesDAMorgan]

Wow, that is exquisite, stunning chrome finish (the same as my choice). The only drawback I can see is that I might not want to use it to preserve its beauty!

 

[teddy]

Truly beautiful finish!

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Wow, that is exquisite... I might not want to use it to preserve its beauty!

Charles....it will become more beautiful bearing the artifacts of use.
The black one will be my daily user.

 

[zaurus]

On behalf of my friend - Pazu Ng:
Mr. Zhou, the leader of the project, crafted replicas of Summicron 35/2 with heart.
The lens looks stunning when pairing with Leica M2.
Today, during my lunch break, I try half roll of black and white films. I decide to measure light manually, as the light meter isn’t here with me.
I am looking forward to processing the first roll of films.
Rollei RPX400
Let me share with you next time.

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[vincentbihler]

Sooo beautiful... Really can't wait to get mine 😀