djdstone Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted August 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'll check out Ken too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mmradman Posted August 10, 2011 Share #22 Posted August 10, 2011 Out on interest - which UK based dealers would people recommend - or Europe based for that matter? You are UK based, walk into your nearest Jacobs, make sure you put deposit and you will get lens in no time. I got mine in 3 weeks, this somewhat screwed my cash flow as I was expected delivery in 2 months as promised but I didn't complain after reading all the scare stories about 6-12 months delivery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted August 10, 2011 Interesting. I will see what they say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio58 Posted August 10, 2011 Share #24 Posted August 10, 2011 Would be interested to know where you picked up yours from Studio 58. I got mine in Hobart... OZ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted August 11, 2011 I see - long way from the UK then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted August 11, 2011 Share #26 Posted August 11, 2011 Looking to buy a Summilux 50mm. I've got the money - why must I wait for between 6 to 12 months. It's just crazy? As you wait, convert your USD into gold, since a Summilux might cost more USD in 12 months:eek: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share #27 Posted August 11, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Good plan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uroman Posted August 12, 2011 Share #28 Posted August 12, 2011 i emailed ken hansen a few times - no response,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted August 12, 2011 Share #29 Posted August 12, 2011 Ken Hansen is a great guy to buy from and I managed to get a New 35mm Summilux FLE from him recently. Highly recommended Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #30 Posted August 17, 2011 My dealer - that I placed an order with is still telling me that Leica are bringing out a new/revised version of this lens. Does anyone on the forum know if this is indeed the case? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #31 Posted August 17, 2011 I'm referring to the 35mm Summilux - not the 50mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 17, 2011 Share #32 Posted August 17, 2011 Umm. they brought out a new version less than a year ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterSchlicht Posted August 17, 2011 Share #33 Posted August 17, 2011 About a year ago I called all the little shops which advertize in LFI. They put me on their waiting lists and within a timeframe of about 4 weeks I got my brand new Summilux 50mm Asph. I'm sure the approach would work for the Summilux 35mm Asph as well Cheers, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbonthemoon Posted August 17, 2011 Share #34 Posted August 17, 2011 Yep, yesterday I received phone call from my dealer, inviting me to collect new 90 apo cron I ordered few weeks ago. Initially I was told about approx. one year waiting time though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted August 17, 2011 Share #35 Posted August 17, 2011 Uroman, In the US try Tamarkin, I've found them especially responsive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted August 17, 2011 Share #36 Posted August 17, 2011 My dealer - that I placed an order with is still telling me that Leica are bringing out a new/revised version of this lens. Does anyone on the forum know if this is indeed the case? I think your dealer is either mistaken or spinning a bit of a line. The lens seems to have been trickling in to dealers steadily since it first appeared last Summer and the lens as currently sold is the same (at least in terms of spec and appearance) as the one described when the lens was first announced (late 2009?). My own copy of this lens was delivered to my dealer only last month and there is nothing about it to suggest that it is any different to examples sold last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmond_terakopian Posted August 17, 2011 Share #37 Posted August 17, 2011 In the UK, I too recommend Jacobs, especially the main shop in New Oxford Street; ask for Donal. However, for Leica, I can't recommend The Leica Store in Mayfair highly enough. The manager John is great as are Robin and Vijay. Good people! Edmond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdstone Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share #38 Posted August 17, 2011 In the UK, I too recommend Jacobs, especially the main shop in New Oxford Street; ask for Donal.However, for Leica, I can't recommend The Leica Store in Mayfair highly enough. The manager John is great as are Robin and Vijay. Good people! Edmond Thanks. I'm just frustrated could I placed an order with one company who seem to be staffed by people who know nothing about Leica. I'm off to Jacobs - just need to get away from the office. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmond_terakopian Posted August 17, 2011 Share #39 Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks. I'm just frustrated could I placed an order with one company who seem to be staffed by people who know nothing about Leica. I'm off to Jacobs - just need to get away from the office. Pass on my hellos to Donal; he will look after you. As others have said, it's a case of ordering a lens and not just looking around as this can quite easily produce no results! Once you've ordered it, chances are it may turn up before it's time. Good luck :-) Edmond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted August 17, 2011 Share #40 Posted August 17, 2011 I ordered a 35 Summilux in mid June, and it looks like it will arrive in early September. Actually, I wanted it in chrome, and thought it might come with the M9P, but it seems not. So, I've settled for black. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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