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Does Leica have plans to sell the 28 Lux without a camera attached ?

If not, what are the alternatives for f/2 or less ? I have ruled out the Summicron f/2 (not impressed for the price - gut feelings).

 

I don't mind size and weight. Just great colors and decent sharpness wide open.

 

Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

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It doesn't look like they are releasing it as a normal lens soon, maybe because they want the collectors to feel special for a bit longer, or the lens isn't as good as it should be or too hard to manufacture? But I wonder why they chose to sell it in a kit then.

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There hasn't been a new M lens announcement since 2012 (the Summarits are only a minor update) and Leica stated they will expand the lens range so the 28 Summilux will be coming in "normal form" for sure. And the price will be at least two times more than the Summicron.

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I think the 24 Summilux is for you then.

There are also from time to time nice second hand copies around.

 

This is what I thought as well although it would lack the oomph against a true 28/1.4 lens. I've seen some samples on LFI, you can select focal length now and choose 28 lux, it just reminds me of the 24 lux.

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Like many others, I too am looking forward to the day when the powers that be in Wetzlar at long last unfetter the Summilux 28 ASPH.

 

This is not a 28mm, but it is well worth considering: Voigtlander Nokton Aspherical 35mm f/1.2 Lens II (Black) BA237B I had the original version of this lens and let it get away (a regrettable decision). However the verson 2 is said to be an even better lens than the original.

 

If you use the search tool, you will find a lot of posts & information about the 35mm Nokton on this forum. Take a look at post #5 here - http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/363647-new-35mm-summarit-2-4-a.html#post2887094 Lastly, here is Camera Quest's page on the 35mm Nokton v.2: https://www.cameraquest.com/voigt3512.htm

 

I like this lens - a lot. It will most likely be my next lens purchase.

 

Hope this helps...

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Like many others, I too am looking forward to the day when the powers that be in Wetzlar at long last unfetter the Summilux 28 ASPH.

 

I can't believe Leica is not aware of the pent-up demand for this lens, and yet they tie it to a combo that will certainly have extremely small sales volume. This leads me to believe the production of this lens has issues that reduce the % that pass QC to the point that Leica is unloading them in a set while it works on a replacement design that is less costly to properly assemble. I believe the 50mm f/1.2 had a similar history, is that correct? (This is not to say the ones that do pass QC are dogs, it's to say it might be a very complex mechanical assembly, prone to mis-adjustments during manufacture.) Of course, I'm talking through my hat here but it would not be the first time it has happened. Nikon had the same problem with the original 2.8/35 released in 1958(9?) with the F.

 

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