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

[Emile de Leon]

You must be working with the "no replica group" to push potential users away from this lens! 😱

No..just waiting months on end for my Dec order..

 

[wpb]

Well I received my email from Kevin. I feel like the contestant who just had their name called on "The Price is Right".

 

[jja]

Well I received my email from Kevin. I feel like the contestant who just had their name called on "The Price is Right".

When did you place your order? Those of us near the end of the line want to know!

 

[wpb]

Order form was filled out 12/9/19. Black paint, single coat.

 

[Platinum RF]

The LLL lens is a bit of a porker..
43% heavier than the Summicron..
Dont know if thats a good thing or not..
Dont need the extra weight..but it may be welcome too for solidity and stability..

Some parts of Summicron was made of aluminum, the LLL is made of brass.

 

[wpb]

Anybody happen to have an original black finish 8-element to throw on the scale?

 

[arthur berger]

Well my time has come also. I just saw a message from Kevin that was sent to me last week.
I just need some my follow through information. Been waiting patiently since Dec.8 2019.
How exciting!
Arthur

 

[Emile de Leon]

I think a lot of people made up their mind and ordered at the last min in Dec..I know I did..
So the backup may be fierce..

 

[jja]

Order form was filled out 12/9/19. Black paint, single coat.

Thanks. Enjoy your lens when it arrives. I'm a few days and light years behind you. 😀

 

[jdriffill]

Do you think it is still possible to order one of these lenses? I presume Kevin has a huge backlog of orders and e-mails to deal with. I have sent him an e-mail, but, as is to be expected, he has not replied, at least not yet.

 

[mteresko]

I'm looking forward to a black paint version sometime soon. I completed the order form on 12/8/19 and heard from Kevin on 8/17/20. I'm all paid up and patiently waiting for more news.

 

[Alberti]

Should anyone do something now about this auction?
The second auction https://www.wholesaleanythings.com//archive/id/ldnxtvwuttxuz2v.html?user=google&cc=it
refers to the ebay auction! It is very strange.
Popularity - 951 views, 135.9 views per day, 7 days on eBay. Super high amount of views. 0 sold.
Price - Avg: $7263.00, Low: $4842.00, High: $12105.00. Best quality when compared to PicClick similar items.
Seller - 326+ items sold. 0% negative feedback. Great seller with very good positive feedback and over 50 ratings.

In the mean time still there. $8.887 now. Can’t one put anything on a custom (fake) website?

 

[froyd]

The LLL lens is a bit of a porker..
43% heavier than the Summicron..
Dont know if thats a good thing or not..
Dont need the extra weight..but it may be welcome too for solidity and stability..

I have STILL not finished my first two rolls with this lens so no results to post, but I do like the solid feel and handling. It's been on my M4 for a month now and I thoroughly enjoy the ergonomics. I had and really loved a Summaron 2.8, which weighs in at 210g, so the LLL lens feels very "familiar" in the hand.

 

[valdas]

Kevin just shared with me the photo of my lens - a beautiful black paint with the serial 500122 (to be shipped soon). Quite strange, as I saw all lenses posted here had xxx/500 or xxx/xxx, but mine has no “/“ sign. Maybe it differs by batch - I did not bother to ask Kevin as he is very busy...

 

[raid]

WOW! Congrats. They may switched to a 500XXX numbering system. Show us the lens when you get it.

 

[valdas]

WOW! Congrats. They may switched to a 500XXX numbering system. Show us the lens when you get it.

I will when I get it. In the meantime here is crop from the picture I received from Kevin (I cropped out other lenses with serials that were next to mine):

 

[chambrenoire]

Just got an e-mail from Kevin today! Will get 404 and 424 on my lenses 🙂
A lot of fours there..

 

[raid]

You got two lenses! Good move.

 

[raid]

I will when I get it. In the meantime here is crop from the picture I received from Kevin (I cropped out other lenses with serials that were next to mine):

So you were born on January 17, 1969?

 

[valdas]

So you were born on January 17, 1969?

I thought since I did not plan to sell the lens why not making it a bit more personal. Maybe later my kids will keep it, so...