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

Raid, I believe I ordered around the same time you did, so I'm doubly happy to hear your lens is on its way.... happy for you and happy for me 🙂
 
My black lens has number 194/500 (I think)
Cost is $499 for the lens, plus a deposit of $100 to cover DHL shipping and any paypal fees. Kevin will return to you whatever is left then.
DHL cost will be fixed after the fact.
 
Raid, I believe I ordered around the same time you did, so I'm doubly happy to hear your lens is on its way.... happy for you and happy for me 🙂


I have filed the purchase form 10min after receiving it in november. Two friends of mine filed on the same day and they already got the lens...
I took my friend’s one in hands, it’s a very very beautiful lens... Can’t wait to get mine !
 
will the lenses be shipped from CHINA or US?
i meant if Kevin would receive lenses in batch and then re-distribute them to buyers?
anyone has the lens can confirm how it was delivered to them?
thanks.
 
will the lenses be shipped from CHINA or US?
i meant if Kevin would receive lenses in batch and then re-distribute them to buyers?
anyone has the lens can confirm how it was delivered to them?
thanks.

My lens was shipped from Shanghai by Kevin personally, after he inspected and tested it. I got the impression he is handling all communications as well as all payments, packing and shipping for ALL overseas buyers, despite having a completely separate full time job of his own.

SO GIVE KEVIN A BREAK FOLKS! HE'LL GET TO YOU WHEN HE GETS TO YOU!
 
My lens was shipped from Shanghai by Kevin personally, after he inspected and tested it. I got the impression he is handling all communications as well as all payments, packing and shipping for ALL overseas buyers, despite having a completely separate full time job of his own.

SO GIVE KEVIN A BREAK FOLKS! HE'LL GET TO YOU WHEN HE GETS TO YOU!

thanks for your info;
the reason i ask because i want to arrange with him best logistic option.
 
thanks for your info;
the reason i ask because i want to arrange with him best logistic option.

Kevin is flexible, but at the moment logistics options out of China are limited. I wanted to use EMS but had to settle for DHL if I wanted the lens in less than 6-8 weeks. Wait for Kevin to contact you and discuss the options with him.
 
Kevin is flexible, but at the moment logistics options out of China are limited. I wanted to use EMS but had to settle for DHL if I wanted the lens in less than 6-8 weeks. Wait for Kevin to contact you and discuss the options with him.

I've recently bought stuff from China via EMS. While the shipping time suggests 6-8 weeks, everything showed up in a couple of weeks.
 
Kevin is doing a great job for such a distribution plan that is very hard to do. We will know more about the overall quality of this venture as more people will receive their lenses.
 
I keep eagerly watching this thread, waiting to hear about the second batch. So seeing all your lenses come through is very nice (although admittedly I’m a little jealous).
I’ve emailed Kevin a while back and am just waiting (and hoping) to get a reply. I appreciate he’s been inundated with correspondence, but I’m soooooo keen to make sure I get one from the next batch.

So excited for you all.
 
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will the lenses be shipped from CHINA or US?
i meant if Kevin would receive lenses in batch and then re-distribute them to buyers?
anyone has the lens can confirm how it was delivered to them?
thanks.

You can choose your carrier, I EMS or what ever if its available. I chose DHL.
Shipped from Shanghai. Took about 6 days from shipping, during this pandemic situation - expect delays of some sort.
 
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