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

[raid]

It seems that the seller placed the camera/lens at ebay and also at wholesaleanything.com, which is most likely something that is not correct to do.

 

[Erik van Straten]

EUR 16.550,00

Erik.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I lost the auction at the final second...

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

God. I need the replica 50 1.2 AA so bad...

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

I just noticed this lens don’t have a front ring. Right?

 

[Erik van Straten]

God. I need the replica 50 1.2 AA so bad...

Better try to get the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 v1 in black paint. A much better lens. (instead of an original 50mm f/1.2).

But a replica 50mm f/1.2 would be great!

Erik.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I just noticed this lens don’t have a front ring. Right?

Yes, I noticed that too, but maybe they removed it for a certain reason.

Erik.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Better try to get the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 v1 in black paint. A much better lens. (instead of an original 50mm f/1.2).

But a replica 50mm f/1.2 would be great!

Erik.

I want a black paint v1 50 1.4 too, if I get the chance. I know you have one. But still, 50 1.2 AA is my final goal. I am craving for super speed 50mm lens. Can’t help myself. :bang:

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Yes, I noticed that too, but they can have it removed for a certain reason.

Erik.

Hm... suspicious... Maybe I am lucky that I didn’t win it.

 

[raid]

God. I need the replica 50 1.2 AA so bad...

Add my name to the pre-order list, Kevin.

 

[raid]

Hm... suspicious... Maybe I am lucky that I didn’t win it.

It has some possible issues, Kevin. There will always exist better deals for you.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I want a black paint v1 50 1.4 too, if I get the chance. I know you have one. But still, 50 1.2 AA is my final goal. I am craving for super speed 50mm lens. Can’t help myself. :bang:

Kevin

There are 2.500 pieces made of the 50mm f/1.2 AA. Quite a lot.

But you are right, it must be great to have one. Also Cartier-Bresson had it. In his book "A propos de l'URSS" are many pictures with that lens.

Erik.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

Add my name to the pre-order list, Kevin.

We don’t have the list yet. You sure will on it. Let’s hope the project success.

Kevin

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

There are 2.500 pieces made of the 50mm f/1.2 AA. Quite a lot.

But you are right, it must be great to have one. Also Cartier-Bresson had it. In his book "A propos de l'URSS" are many pictures with that lens.

Erik.

Yeah I know. I’ve seen you mentioned it before. One day... One day I will get myself a copy of 50 1.2 AA.

 

[raid]

What does the AA stand for?
two aspherical elements?

 

[raid]

We don’t have the list yet. You sure will on it. Let’s hope the project success.

Kevin

I know this fact, but I was just making a point that such a lens will hopefully me made, Kevin.

 

[KEVIN-XU 愛 forever]

What does the AA stand for?
two aspherical elements?

Right. Double Aspherical.

 

[D&A]

Interesting Kevin, the current Leica 90mm AA Summicron ...the AA in this case I believe stands for APO & Aspherical.

As an aside Kevin, I too would like to be put on the list for the 50mm f1.2 AA replica as soon as you do start a list for that lens. Thanks very much.

Dave (D&A)

 

[Erik van Straten]

What does the AA stand for?
two aspherical elements?

The front and the rear are aspherical surfaces, polished by hand. There was only one worker at Leitz who could do it.

Erik.

 

[raid]

There will be hopefully at least one worker with Mr. Zhou who can do the polishing, Erik.