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

[mpaniagua]

We don't know yet the asking price for the 50/1.2 once it has been produced. It will be "much more expensive" than the Cron replica.

Yeah make sense.

 

[splitimageview]

At this point, does even Mr. Zhou know if such a lens would even commence to be designed?😀

 

[mpaniagua]

At this point, does even Mr. Zhou know if such a lens would even commence to be designed?😀

Well, there is a note on google form that says buyers of summicron copy will have booking priority on f/1.2 replica so I guess yeah. At leas on planning stage I guess.

 

[splitimageview]

I haven't seen the form as I'm waiting for the 35 LTM. If that denotes an official announcement it's great news!

 

[raid]

In past discussions there were many other lenses suggested as the next lens to be replicated, but Kevin was clear about "it" being the Nocti 50/1.2 and no other.

 

[der Koekje]

Some more photos and samples over at Chiphell!

https://www.chiphell.com/thread-2184361-1-1.html

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Some more photos and samples over at Chiphell!

https://www.chiphell.com/thread-2184361-1-1.html

Thanks DK, waiting (im)patiently for the invoice & the subsequent arrival in the mailbox. All indications point to a superb & (somewhat) unique lens

 

[aizan]

Is it just me, or does that forum bounce you to the second page all the time and generally not want to stay put on page one that has the photos?

Anyway, some harsh bokeh shots in there making me wondering what I'm doing! Just have to remember to stop down and resist the temptation to shoot wide open.

 

[raid]

I got no such bouncing, aizan.

 

[Huss]

There is no pleasing you lot! You don't even have the 35 in your sweaty paws and you are discussing the 50!

;p

 

[Huss]

I went with brass and my first name for the engraving, so I can never sell it unless I sell it to someone with the same name. ...

Ichabod is pretty common.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

There is no pleasing you lot! You don't even have the 35 in your sweaty paws and you are discussing the 50!

;p

Huss, You read my mind.... 😉

 

[raid]

There is no pleasing you lot! You don't even have the 35 in your sweaty paws and you are discussing the 50!

;p

Yes, we are discussing the second replica. maybe we can build up a whole stable of replicas! 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😎😱

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Is it just me, or does that forum bounce you to the second page all the time and generally not want to stay put on page one that has the photos?

Anyway, some harsh bokeh shots in there making me wondering what I'm doing!

It remains to be seen if it's truly the lens or digital over-sharpening.... i'll reserve judgement until i use the lens

 

[aizan]

The original 8 element Summicron was the same, so it's not unexpected!

 

[jmilkins]

Raid, I would be very happy if it were too late to change our selections...that would mean he lenses were close to shipping. I wen with F8+THERE.

Yes f8+THERE is what I posted in post 809, so two of us so far that we know know of. Mine will be black SC. What about yours Froyd?

Cheers

 

[jmilkins]

Has anyone been been able to order the lens and hood together.? Originally the hood was scheduled for mid December.

I imagine the number of orders probably means the Maker is rightly focusing on lens construction with hood and finder to follow.

We will have the double or triple anticipation of follow up orders - a big build up of GAS!😀

 

[aizan]

The hood is coming in late March:

https://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2934186&highlight=hood#post2934186

 

[der Koekje]

Thanks DK, waiting (im)patiently for the invoice & the subsequent arrival in the mailbox. All indications point to a superb & (somewhat) unique lens

And I’m here waiting for round 2 or for one of you guys to opt out! 😀

 

[Huss]

Thinking about using "MONEYSHT"