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New 35 lux?


jamriman

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I have already done that. I have a newly refurbished and coded v.4 Summicron that is just lovely on the M9. When the new Summilux arrives -- probably at this year's Photokina -- I will take a long hard look at it, and *maybe* buy it.

 

I don't shoot Kodachrome 25 or Technical Pan anymore, so my need for Summilux speed is not what it has been.

 

The old man from the Age of Flashlamps

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I'm with Lars. I sold mine in January to get a decent price and because I've been using the Summicron ASPH in preference, to be honest. I too will take a hard look at the new one when it's released.

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A couple of days ago, I run into a photographer with a 35 lux from the 60s. What struck me was that is was almost as small as my cron v4. Does anyone know how this lens performs on the M9?

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I do not know will have to wait for the reviews. I have had the 1st aspherical and the 2nd now. I have a titanuim one it works well. Sharp wide open I have not had focus shift troubles. David

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I won't be selling mine. It is an exceptionally good lens with a great balance of the "newer" aspherical look with not too much contrast, and lovely bokeh. Dead sharp at 1.4 and all apertures to f8 which is as stopped as I ever shoot it, in fact I tend to stay between 1.4 and 2.8, but as I've said many times, focus shift is simply not a practical concern with my sample. If ever there was a time for "if it ain't broke, don't sell it and invest lot's more money for a replacement", this is that time for me! best...Peter

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I was told so by Leica customer service in Solms months ago already. So, I guess it's safe to assume a new 35 Lux is more than a rumor.

 

-- Markus

 

It's never safe to assume anything... that aside, even IF the rumors are true. How long before we see one? Two, three years?

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I'm first on my dealer's list for the new Lux 35 so, I've already started working on my review of this exciting new lens. I know that a lot of people here on the forum will be pleased to know that my review will include a section on the disappointing characteristics of the lens and what I'd like to see in the next version. :D

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They said "soon". Sounds more like this year to me.

 

-- Markus

 

Ah, your in Germany... This year for you, perhaps one to each dealer in the EU. The rest of us, next year at best. Should be about the same pattern as the new Nocti.

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Probably the new one will add a floating element and probably thats about the changes. More expensive price I assume as well. However i wont be selling mine in favor of the new one, since I have no shift issues on my current one, or any other issues for that matter..

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I do not know will have to wait for the reviews. I have had the 1st aspherical and the 2nd now. I have a titanuim one it works well. Sharp wide open I have not had focus shift troubles. David

 

Seems we have a similar lens collection. I too have the Aspherical, but sold the ASPH to buy the M9 and still keep my titanium for size. For me, the difference between the first and second in quality was small and I preferred the Aspehrical since I had used it longer and a well worn lens has that familiarity.

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