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

[Huss]

This is a crazy unique lens with flint glass and brass makes it even more unique.
I have lots of chrome and black. How zzzzzzzzz.....

 

[raid]

Traditionalists will favor the chrome or black finish. I view the replica lens as being special. It deserves the brass finish.

 

[james.liam]

But brass will oxidize if there’s nothing to seal it against the air. In time, you’ll have a greenish and gray, mildly corroded barrel. Not so pretty or easy to clean.

 

[froyd]

Thanks! Us "brass lens people" need to stick together in the face of attacks made by "chrome lens people" and "black lens people"!

America is sooo divided these days!!! 😛😜

 

[raid]

I recall Kevin saying that the brass finish lens is coated to prevent oxidization. I hope that I understood him correctly.

 

[raid]

America is sooo divided these days!!! 😛😜

Yes, there are "Coca Cola People" and "Pepsi People", and they do not like each other! 😀

 

[Deleted member 65559]

worth remembering......they're all brass underneath 😉

 

[fbf]

1st batch is about 500? and all sold ? surprised the interest is that high

I am in for the black one. sounds like this might take a while if the first batch has not been made / completed

 

[bucs]

How much is this lens?

 

[Deleted member 65559]

How much is this lens?

We've been told about $500 USD

 

[mpaniagua]

1st batch is about 500? and all sold ? surprised the interest is that high

I am in for the black one. sounds like this might take a while if the first batch has not been made / completed

If I remember correctly, lens has been delivered to some people on China right?

 

[aizan]

Yes, at least 11 have been delivered to the domestic market. There's a photo somewhere in this thread.

 

[sreed2006]

Traditionalists will favor the chrome or black finish. I view the replica lens as being special. It deserves the brass finish.

Raid, I filled out the order form for black paint, as I thought the brass lens, while being beautiful, might be a bit too flashy and make it hard to be discrete when out and about taking pictures of people I do not know. But, I am still leaning toward the brass lens finish. Hopefully, when the final order is placed there will still be a chance to change my mind; I might very well join you with a brass lens.

My lens will be engraved "TRAVELLER" which I chose as a reminder to myself to get out and take pictures of new places.

 

[raid]

I use my iphone for discrete street photography. This lens looks great in any of the three types of finish,

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I recall Kevin saying that the brass finish lens is coated to prevent oxidization. I hope that I understood him correctly.

Riad you are right. As the maker pays attention to many details, the brass finish lens will also be given a special coating to prevent it from oxidization as much as possible. Their technician team is still working on this.

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

We've been told about $500 USD

This is a special price only for the first batch to thank all the early supporters.

Kevin

 

[Deleted member 65559]

This is a special price only for the first batch to thank all the early supporters.

Kevin

Thank you Kevin, Please pass on our appreciation to the maker.

 

[zaurus]

on behalf of my friend - Paze Ng:
Using Summicron 35/2 replica for the first time, I choose Rollei RPX400 for its sound resolution, there is no need to raise sharpness of samples.
Moreover, a better sense of pop effect than modern lens. The replica showcases incredible 3D picture quality, while its small aperture performs so well even in back-light condition.
I find its practicality is close to modern ones. However, due to the replica’s modern bias of contrast, its performance of high-key and low-key lighting in high-contrast context is unsatisfactory.
In the cases of high-contrast conditions, what I suggest to do as post-production work is to dim the brightness, with the aim to soften the high-key area (around LR-50).
There are quite a few pictures need further adjustment, while the rest can be processed directly that are valuable as reference.
To be continued (let’s talk about style in the coming section…)

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[vincentbihler]

So, are these pictures straight from scanning or have you touched the highlights ? Like this, I think they look just gorgeous !

 

[raid]

Riad you are right. As the maker pays attention to many details, the brass finish lens will also be given a special coating to prevent it from oxidization as much as possible. Their technician team is still working on this.

Kevin

Thanks to the maker and you. I will make sure to keep this lens in good shape after I receive it.