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

[fbf]

ordered one too. probably gonna take a while. The newer lenses seem to have better finished than the prototype. More power to Mr.zhou to perfect their techniques.
Really dig the choice of customizing the ring though that might backfire for resale...

 

[xmas_one]

ordered one too. probably gonna take a while. The newer lenses seem to have better finished than the prototype. More power to Mr.zhou to perfect their techniques.
Really dig the choice of customizing the ring though that might backfire for resale...

I believe that was the intent of the customization.

 

[aizan]

Wouldn’t the customized engraving have the opposite effect? This lens is going to become a collector’s item because it’s historically important, low production (500), and unique (flint glass). The engraving is evidence of its provenance.

I hope they publish info about this production run! Serial number, engraving, finish, batch, etc.

 

[Emile de Leon]

It will either lead to confusion..

 

[raid]

I asked for a Flint Glass version from the start. I wish I could get all 3 finishes: brass-chrome-black.

 

[raid]

This lens is unique. It is custom made.

 

[Deleted member 65559]

I check my email like Ralphie waiting for the decoder ring, but nothing yet...

.....patiently waiting 😉

 

[Ed Schwartzreic]

Kevin, when I decided I needed a hood for the 35/1.8 Nikkor LTM Tom had been sold out for I think several years. However, he found one around his apartment! It was quite pricey, but probably not what one might pay today if one turned up. Someone should make another batch of these, and the ones for the f/1.1 too.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Kevin, when I decided I needed a hood for the 35/1.8 Nikkor LTM Tom had been sold out for I think several years. However, he found one around his apartment! It was quite pricey, but probably not what one might pay today if one turned up. Someone should make another batch of these, and the ones for the f/1.1 too.

I have the original shade, in mint condition, but I never use it. I have bought a simple 48mm shade in China on eBay for $3 that works just fine. I put a 57mm lens cap on the shade when the lens is not in use (most of the time) so the lens is well protected. I have the original cap for the lens, but I do not use that either. I'm too afraid of losing it.


Erik.

 

[raid]

Is it a 43mm hood or a 48mm shade? I guess, both will work here.

 

[Dyfa]

Hi everyone, jumping in late to the thread, but Kevin, I sent an email to you regarding the second batch.

Everyone's photos from the replica look great. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the thread thus far

 

[Erik van Straten]

Is it a 43mm hood or a 48mm shade? I guess, both will work here.

I am using the 48mm thread; by turning the shade I can choose the f-stop.


Erik.

 

[James24]

I am using the 48mm thread; by turning the shade I can choose the f-stop.


Erik.

Eric and Raid, you're talking about the 3.5/1.8 in S mount. The LTM version only has a 43mm thread. The original hood for that is rectangular and very rare. I have only seen 1 sold, a few years ago on eBay and I think it made around $1000.

 

[Erik van Straten]

Very interesting James, I did not know that!

I've never seee one; maybe I overlooked it in the books by Rotoloni.

Erik.

 

[James24]

Rotoloni does not pay much attention to the Leica thread mount Nikkors ...which is a great shame.



Edit to add. One for sale here, boxed with lens!

https://www.dcfever.com/trading/view.php?id=6065537

 

[Erik van Straten]

Rotoloni does not pay much attention to the Leica thread mount Nikkors ...which is a great shame.

Edit to add. One for sale here, boxed with lens!
https://www.dcfever.com/trading/view.php?id=6065537

Only EUR 5.000!

I would love to have the lens in LTM, but I can do without the shade.

Erik.

 

[James24]

I can do without the shade.


Erik.

Presumably that's also what buyers of the lens when it was new also thought, which is why there are so few of them. The lens had a production run of 1000 - 1500, so the numbers for the shade would perhaps have been in the hundreds. Factor in losses over the 60 something years since they were made, and it's no wonder they're rare.

Also, this shade is a big ugly thing, unlike the Nikkor 3.5/1.8 S mount shade, which might also have persuaded customers not to bother with it.

All that said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I would love to own one. But it's not going to happen, unless one comes along at a sensible price.

 

[teddy]

35/2 Replica on Sony digital - first impressions

Looking into Lobethal
Sony a7, Leitz Summicron 35/2 Type 1 Replica (Light Lens Lab - China 164/500), @ F2.8, B+W UVa 1,5 Warming Filter, VSCO Astia 100F Filter.

 

[rudobra]

You are welcome. If you have send me an email once before, then there is no need to send another. It is just for record. So that you will be in my mail list for second batch.

Hi Kevin,

i sent you an email last week about my lens, do you have any news for me ?

 

[raid]

I am happy that my lens is soon going to be on its way to me. Thank you Kevin.