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

[zaurus]

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

I have asked Paze. He said that these 3 photos just only convert to jpeg after scanned tiff file.

 

[furcafe]

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. ...

Now all you need is an 8-element cross-section tattoo that matches the diagram on the lens cap!

 

[furcafe]

Chrome because it's well known (see Puts) that chrome lenses are sharper, have better OOF rendering than their black counterparts, and give the user about a 2 stop advantage in image stabilization. As for brass lenses...I could not possibly comment publicly. 😉

Agreed. Chrome is best (assuming it's real chrome & not a silver paint).

 

[ptpdprinter]

We are over 1500 posts into this tread. Has anyone actually bought the lens?

 

[aizan]

Several people in China have posted. Keep clicking the back button.

 

[Huss]

Agreed. Chrome is best (assuming it's real chrome & not a silver paint).

Putts was a well known Harley Davidson rider.

 

[Noserider]

Now all you need is an 8-element cross-section tattoo that matches the diagram on the lens cap!

Well for those of us not brave enough for a tattoo here is a t-shirt instead.

https://teespring.com/replicron?tsmac=store&tsmic=lets-get-snappy&pid=2&cid=576

 

[Ed Schwartzreic]

I have lived with and tested two prototypes of the lens, and am waiting, just like all of us here, very expectantly and eagerly for the commercial version.

Ed

 

[gramorris]

Hey guys! Stop hinting at not buying the brass finish lens! It looks kinda cool. Right?

Why get something unique and make it look ordinary? Really looking forward to getting that bit of bling mounted on the front of my camera (and taking photos with it of course)!

 

[Out to Lunch]

Other than through RFF, what are the planned commercial outlets for this lens? Thanks OtL

 

[Crazy Leica Fox]

I went with brass and my name on it, for maximum vanity. 😀

No worries about the production delay, Kevin. I've heard the virus outbreak is causing disruptions for many manufacturing and electronics companies. Tell Mr. Zhou to take the time he and his team need; I'm sure we'd all prefer to receive lenses made with attention and care, rather than ones rushed out to meet impatient customers.

 

[raydm6]

What is the focus throw on this lens?

(BTW - to my eyes, it resembles the 2.8 Summaron-M)

 

[jmilkins]

Hey guys! Stop hinting at not buying the brass finish lens! It looks kinda cool. Right?

Yes sure Raid - wasn’t disparaging the brass version - I just think it is for a person brave or extroverted as it might generate attention over the chrome or black.

 

[Ed Schwartzreic]

The focus throw on both the original 8-element and the replica appear to the naked eye to be about 60 degrees.

Ed

 

[leicamaniac]

How do I pre order one of these lenses? Where do I send payment for this lens? Who do I contact here ?

 

[sreed2006]

How do I pre order one of these lenses? Where do I send payment for this lens? Who do I contact here ?

Pre-ordering ended Dec 15, 2019 for the first batch of 500 lenses. Review the entire thread for the rest of the story.

No money has changed hands yet.

See the first post of this thread to see who to contact. Kevin's email is 8elementsreplica@gmail.com - do not private message him on RFF because his inbox has been full for weeks.

 

[raid]

There is no need to rush things. The lens will eventually get to us.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Pre-ordering ended Dec 15, 2019 for the first batch of 500 lenses. Review the entire thread for the rest of the story.

No money has changed hands yet.

See the first post of this thread to see who to contact. Kevin's email is 8elementsreplica@gmail.com - do not private message him on RFF because his inbox has been full for weeks.

Thank you so much for helping me answer the question.

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

There is no need to rush things. The lens will eventually get to us.

Thank you for your patient. I wish things could moving on faster. But there are also many things outside our control. We will do our best to fulfill the orders here when people are back to work.

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I have lived with and tested two prototypes of the lens, and am waiting, just like all of us here, very expectantly and eagerly for the commercial version.

Ed

Hi Ed, I will let you know when your lens is ready. I hope the commercial version won’t let you down.

Kevin