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

[raid]

I hope that there will be a sufficient number of lenses available for all who interested here.
I want to make this lens my "travel lens" . It will replace my pre-asph Lux.

 

[ChrisPlatt]

I'll take a $500 Leica M2 with my $500 Summicron please. 😉

Chris

 

[raid]

It makes it possible now to get such a package for $1000, Chris. Isn't this just great!

 

[D&A]

I'm not sure if I am on the list from my earlier post some time ago, so please put me on the list for a Black lens from 1st batch (unless chrome is availble at the same time). Thanks.

Dave (D&A)↑

 

[rcubed]

+ bare brass for me!

 

[raid]

I hope that our wishes for certain colors will not divert us to a later stage delivery and for a different cost. Are all colors on brass material for the lens or are some lenses made from lighter materials?

 

[Ong]

Hi there Kevin, Please put me down on the list for one in black

 

[eckhardf]

Hi Kevin;

I'm confirming my interest from an earlier post: please put me on the list for a black paint lens.

If there is any possibility of the maker allocating serial numbers: a lens with multiple 3's,6's and/or 9's would be amazing! (my lucky numbers!) 😀

Thank you so much for sharing all you know about this project on RFF.

eck.

 

[raid]

I want serial number 030405 or 03041955 🙂

 

[Aristo]

Hi Kevin, would you please put me down on the list for a black one.
Thank you very much.

 

[Bendj]

I'd also like to be put on the list for a black paint version.

Many thanks,
Ben

 

[raid]

Why are most requests for a black lens?

 

[eckhardf]

Raid;

The bronze lens looks fantastic for sure, and may well end up being worth more as a "unique" lens

I'm a street photographer; so anything that reduces "catching the eye" helps: hence black paint.

I might also be a bit of a traditionalist 😉

 

[raid]

This makes sense. I have a chrome Cron, so I want the unusual bronze version.

 

[james.liam]

Why are most requests for a black lens?

Probably because the black version of the real lens was a great rarity?

 

[Ccoppola82]

I’m still in for a black paint

 

[Fuchs]

I confirm my being in the list for a black paint one Thank you

 

[Montag]

Another +1 to wanting to join the list for a black one. Thanks.
I look forward to hearing what ‘the maker’s’ other project lens is.

 

[atwburns]

+1 for black paint - great samples so far!

 

[lcpr]

Still in for a black or chrome one too.