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

[Alberti]

They made a grave error when coming up with the name: "Light Lens Lab"
Could be pronounced as 'Right Lens Lab'. That sounds allright.
But. You know, we in Europe are better in certain things.

The name should have been "Lightz" 🙄

 

[retinax]

They made a grave error when coming up with the name: "Light Lens Lab"
Could be pronounced as 'Right Lens Lab'. That sounds allright.
But. You know, we in Europe are better in certain things.

The name should have been "Lightz" 🙄

Sorry to rain on your parade but this cliché must die. Mandarin speakers usually have no problems distinguishing r and l in English, Japanese speakers and AFAIK speakers of some Chinese dialects may, but nowadays nearly everyone in China can speak Mandarin... the French, Dutch and German r sounds are another issue, but not in question in this case.

 

[yossi]

Let there be Leitz 😀

 

[skyjuice]

Pls count me in. I want the black paint. Thanks in advance!

 

[maartenmoerman]

I want to be on the list for:
- Multicoated black paint (2x)
- single coated chrome

So total of 3 (I've got some friends that want one too)

 

[raid]

The first batch of lenses will be single coated lenses only in black and in brass.

 

[Out to Lunch]

I'd suggest that an order list is published online, including the various configurations, prices, and delivery times. Cheers

 

[Gerry M]

I'd suggest that an order list is published online, including the various configurations, prices, and delivery times. Cheers

Great idea!!

 

[eckhardf]

I'm in Australia by the way....hope this doesn't make me ineligible....

 

[Ed Schwartzreic]

I would also like to have my name on the list for one, can be either black or chrome. I have already one of the original ones that had the attached SM--> adapter, and it is a favorite lens.

 

[Rob-F]

RE the dot color:

Maybe every company have have its own dot color. To date it's been Red for Leica, Blue for Zeiss; so that leaves green, yellow, and black up for grabs.

 

[Alberti]

Sorry to rain on your parade but this cliché must die. Mandarin speakers usually have no problems distinguishing r and l in English, Japanese speakers and AFAIK speakers of some Chinese dialects may, but nowadays nearly everyone in China can speak Mandarin... the French, Dutch and German r sounds are another issue, but not in question in this case.

I have worked in China, and some (think of it maybe only the project lead) people of my team did, while others didn't. I agree, Japanese and afaik Korean speakers do confound the two.
I ended up speaking a bit in between in my English.

Apart from my joke on the r/l, Lightz is a good name with the intended pun, and I would hope they have the rightz on that name for future use. By the way I have the original V1. Hence my interest. It is a great lens.

 

[maartenmoerman]

The first batch of lenses will be single coated lenses only in black and in brass.

Aha, ok, then I would like to signup for:

2 * black
1 * brass

 

[bgetty]

Hey Kevin -- please put me down for a black copy of the lens. Email is brandongetty@gmail.com if that makes order tallying easier.

Any idea of when these might be available for purchase/shipment? Thanks!

 

[breathstealer]

I'd like to sign up for one lens in black, thanks!

 

[Platinum RF]

Sign for black paint one, thanks

 

[Slopes]

Hi Kevin. This has been a fascinating thread to follow. Please mark me down for a black version. Many thanks.

 

[Carey M]

If at all possible, I'd like to sign up for a chrome one.

 

[brothernature]

Please mark me down for a black version. Exciting!

 

[bennyng]

The retail price will be $499 for the first batch Leica Summicron 35/2 Ver.1 Replica.

Hi Kevin,

Kindly arrange for 2 sets for me. Thanks!

Cheers,