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

Guys, here I want to share a funny detail of the Replica lens.

Guys, here I want to share a funny detail of the Replica lens.

The maker finally decides to use Red Corundum as the material of the iconic Red Dot on the 8-element Replica lens.

Here are some photos to show you guys how it looks like. He even let his colleague to Compare the toughness among Red Corundum(which will be used on the Replica lens), Zircon, and Moissanite.

You can watch a video clip here.

https://youtu.be/Hf_ph__YhS0

The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr
 
KEVIN-XU 愛 forever;2914054 said:
The maker finally decides to use Red Corundum as the material of the iconic Red Dot on the 8-element Replica lens.

Here are some photos to show you guys how it looks like. He even let his colleague to Compare the toughness among Red Corundum(which will be used on the Replica lens), Zircon, and Moissanite.

You can watch a video clip here.

https://youtu.be/Hf_ph__YhS0

The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr
The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr
The Red Dot of the Leica Summicron 35/2 8-element Replica by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

So nice!
What a finishing touch!!
 
EPIC addition of the red dot! So classy and distinctive I am very surprised nobody (including myself!!) thought of this modification.
I predict Leica will not stand for this and offer Ruby Red Dots on their new line of Leica Luxe Lenses. Then we will see who is copying who!!
Brilliant!! A hearty thumbs up!!
 
Hello KEVIN-XU,
I discovered this topic this morning and I am just absolutely blown away by this upcoming lens. I will buy one for sure when it is available. And my anniversary is in October, so it is perfect ;p Please add me on the list of buyers for a black version 😉
 
Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison

Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison

I've done a very serious comparison between the original Leica Summicron 35mm f2 Ver.1 (8-element) and the first version prototype Replica.

All the photos were taken by Leica M10. DNG files auto adjust by the photoshop and convert into JPEG.


Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr


Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr

Leica 8-element & Replica first version Comparison by Kevin-Xu, on Flickr
 
It appears that even though the replica has coated glass elements, the flare is more pronounced than in the original lens.
 
Was a lens hood used with each lens? If such flare occurred with a lens hood being used, then this is maybe problematic for photographers shooting in scenes with strong light sources. Isn't the replica using multi-coated elements?
 
It appears that even though the replica has coated glass elements, the flare is more pronounced than in the original lens.


You are right, raid. That's also what I found after this side by side test. The coating that been applied to the first version replica is based on the earlier 8-element model. I suppose this is one of the reason made the difference in anti-flare performance. It is the first version of the prototype. The maker told me they improved the performance on the second version. We will see.
 
Well, you may have identified one light situation in which something in the replica lens differs from the original lens in such a way that flare effects are more pronounced. I wonder if the replica lens can be studied again by its maker to figure out why this is seen.
 
Yes, Raid is right, the flare is more pronounced with the replica.


In the other tests the replica is not bad at all in my eyes.


Erik.

Hi Erik, when I testing the lens it was close to sunset. The sunlight is very strong and in a low position. So it is very challenging for the lenses. More like an extreme test.
 
Could it be that the cementing of the glass elements has something to do with the flare here? Was it blackened out?
 
Well, you may have identified one light situation in which something in the replica lens differs from the original lens in such a way that flare effects are more pronounced. I wonder if the replica lens can be studied again by its maker to figure out why this is seen.

The test result has been sent to the maker. And I also provide some notes that been written down during the test. He fully realized this situation, and he said it had been improved in the later version.
 
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