lars_bergquist Posted February 27, 2010 Share #41 Posted February 27, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I see just what Erwin describes... except for an additional element (that with ASPH surface). Well--if you think that one piece of glass is just like another piece of glass, so that the only difference in in the numbers of identical pieces of glass ... then I don't think that a meaningful discussion of photographic optics is possible. The old man from the Age of Walter Mandler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 27, 2010 Posted February 27, 2010 Hi lars_bergquist, Take a look here Summilux 35 discontinued?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
marknorton Posted February 28, 2010 Share #42 Posted February 28, 2010 Not a chance in my opinion. The current RRP in the UK is £2990 for the 35/F1.4 ASPH. Its possible that the new version will be priced the same but my guess is an RRP of something like £3199. I think it will be a strong seller for Leica. £3199? Makes you think, I paid £1378 for the existing one in 2006. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 28, 2010 Share #43 Posted February 28, 2010 However, if all this results in similar images to the 50 ASPH Summilux, which to my eye are too clinical and hard edged, I will be sticking to my much loved current 35 ASPH Lux. Interesting...I'm the opposite. Just love the 50 Summilux asph...perfect blend between old and modern look for me...sharp but smooth. I compare it to my 75 Summicron asph. If the new 35 Summilux draws comparably, with other issues resolved, I might be tempted to trade my 35 Summicron asph, which I do consider a bit contrasty and hard edged. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmes Posted February 28, 2010 Share #44 Posted February 28, 2010 Might I ask why? I have owned my 35 mm asph since around 2002. I don't know what is referred to as a focusing problem. Nor any of the other problems mentioned. Someone mentioned flare and something else. Having taken it to Europe and shooting along the Izar River in Munich plus Trieste and Venice both in Italy on the the Adriatic. No problem. Flare comes from quite often on the part of the photographer who is rooted to one spot to get his/her shot rather than moving around. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". Will I purchase the latest "do all"? Nope. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted February 28, 2010 Share #45 Posted February 28, 2010 Well--if you think that one piece of glass is just like another piece of glass, so that the only difference in in the numbers of identical pieces of glass ... then I don't think that a meaningful discussion of photographic optics is possible. The old man from the Age of Walter Mandler Puts may be wrong, of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted February 28, 2010 Share #46 Posted February 28, 2010 Have you tried having Leica adjust your lens? No, I didn't. It is my most used lens, and I cannot be without it for several weeks. I have to do it though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted February 28, 2010 Share #47 Posted February 28, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have never owned a 35 lux but would like to get the new version. My understanding is that the current 35 lux is not as "good" as the 35 cron at f2 and beyond. Is this correct? If so a new version 35 lux, like the 50 lux ASPH and Nocti ASPH should be as good as their slower counterparts (35 cron, 50 cron, etc.) when stopped down a bit. Wouldn't consistently high IQ from f1.4 on down be an improvement for the 35? Hi Dough, according to the French photo magazine Chasseur d'Images, its tests show no difference between the Summilux ASPH and Summicron ASPH at similar apertures. Of course, the Summilux also has an extra f-stop :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted March 1, 2010 Share #48 Posted March 1, 2010 Puts may be wrong, of course. He is, sometimes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRJR Posted March 2, 2010 Share #49 Posted March 2, 2010 Yes soon probably. It's why I haven't purchased a Leica 35mm 1.4 lens yet; as, I want at least similar new advances as are provided in my Leica 24/1.4 and 50/0.95 Leica lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted March 2, 2010 Share #50 Posted March 2, 2010 It's why I haven't purchased a Leica 35mm 1.4 lens yet; as, I want at least similar new advances as are provided in my Leica 24/1.4 and 50/0.95 Leica lenses. If you need to name a heir, please, call me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted March 3, 2010 Share #51 Posted March 3, 2010 He is, sometimes. Marco Cavina seems to be wrong as well... http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/Leica_35_1,4_aspherical/00_pag.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted March 3, 2010 Share #52 Posted March 3, 2010 Marco Cavina seems to be wrong as well... I love the recipe for the lanthanum borosilicate glass - "From the Leica Cookbook" Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 3, 2010 Share #53 Posted March 3, 2010 I love the recipe for the lanthanum borosilicate glass - "From the Leica Cookbook" Wilson Very interesting... now all of us have all the infos to "Make Your Own Lux Aspherical"...... we have the glasses, the curvatures to machine them, the mech design... and I have a friend who has a pair of little machine tools for rail models... I'll make my own Lux, test, and in case will accept orders... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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