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

[teddy]

No panic... However we need to see brick wall tests from f2 to f11.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

No panic... However we need to see brick wall tests from f2 to f11.

on the contrary...we need the lens to show up in our mailboxes 😉

 

[raid]

Did you send payment?

The original may have less contrast, and the images may appear less sharp.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Raid.... havent gotten an invoice yet & i'm sure i'm well down the list after you. I'm not getting worried about performance yet based on one digital image on my screen

 

[raid]

I am also not worried about the lens characteristics. I also have not received an invoice yet.

 

[f.hayek]

The holiday was extended in China to the end of this month. Kevin once mentioned that parts are sourced throughout China. Unless they've stockpiled parts for the entire initial 500 lens run, there's likely to be further delays. Flights into and out of mainland China have been dramatically cut back.

Wouldn't hold your breath just yet waiting for FedEx.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

"Wouldn't hold your breath just yet waiting for FedEx." Great advice.....going to have to just make do with Leica glass 😱

 

[raid]

Many flights to and from China have been canceled.
We will have to wait 1-2 additional months in my estimate.

 

[f.hayek]

"Wouldn't hold your breath just yet waiting for FedEx." Great advice.....going to have to just make do with Leica glass 😱

Oh, the suffering!

😎

 

[aizan]

Remember that time when the outbreak of a virus postponed a new lens and everybody freaked out?

 

[LCSmith]

Remember that time when the outbreak of a virus postponed a new lens and everybody freaked out?

A worthy meditation.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

Remember that time when the outbreak of a virus postponed a new lens and everybody freaked out?

.....but but... you just don't understand...it's the forum &....OCD collectors....

😉

 

[Emile de Leon]

I really wouldnt expect these lenses..anytime soon..

 

[anson0408]

I saw this review about the 8 elements replica with some sample pictures but it is in chinese.

https://i50mm.com/gear%e5%99%a8%e6%9d%90/%e5%9b%bd%e4%ba%a7%e5%be%95%e5%8d%a1%e5%85%ab%e6%9e%9a%e7%8e%89%ef%bc%9f%e5%91%a8%e5%88%b6%e5%85%ab%e6%9e%9a%e7%8e%89-leica-summicron-35mm-f2-v1-%e5%a4%8d%e5%88%bb%e7%89%88/

 

[Huss]

I saw this review about the 8 elements replica with some sample pictures but it is in chinese.

https://i50mm.com/gear%e5%99%a8%e6%9d%90/%e5%9b%bd%e4%ba%a7%e5%be%95%e5%8d%a1%e5%85%ab%e6%9e%9a%e7%8e%89%ef%bc%9f%e5%91%a8%e5%88%b6%e5%85%ab%e6%9e%9a%e7%8e%89-leica-summicron-35mm-f2-v1-%e5%a4%8d%e5%88%bb%e7%89%88/

Well, that means at least 1.5 billion people will be able to read it.
I don't think RFF has that kind of membership.

 

[raid]

Not yet, Huss, not yet! In 2000 years, things will be different.

 

[Huss]

I hope everyone is safe.

 

[vincentbihler]

Hello everyone, Kevin,

Any news to be shared about the replica project ?

thanks 😀

 

[rudobra]

I'm scared !
what happened to you Kevin ? what about the project ?
hope every one is all right...

 

[Mooshoepork]

What’s going on here