paulsydaus Posted July 8, 2014 Share #341 Posted July 8, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wonder how many have been received in Australia? I decided to re-add myself to the waiting list to avoid the price rise. (I took myself off a list last year when I read about the flare issues and production delays; the money was used to buy another lens). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jeff S Posted July 9, 2014 Share #342 Posted July 9, 2014 I hope that's the case. I paid a deposit for mine at Red Dot six months ago and, in the light of the price rise, I was warned I will be charged whatever Leica's price to them will be, allowing for markup. That would be fair practice by RD, so I hope Leica remember their policy Perhaps I should have said that it's policy at reputable dealers, as noted here. I hope Red Dot is in that mix. I only order from dealers that meet these and other fair practices. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcbo Posted July 9, 2014 Share #343 Posted July 9, 2014 I ordered mine in December 2012 and received it last week :) I guess that now that the new production site has opened the bottleneck will quickly be resolved First pictures look fabulous compared to the Summicron f2.0. No idea how they solved the problems . Anybody's guess? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
349A Posted July 9, 2014 Share #344 Posted July 9, 2014 I wonder how long newly placed orders will take to be delivered… got my order in just before the increase. It seems some are popping up for sale here and there. A sign that inventory is increasing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Posted July 9, 2014 Share #345 Posted July 9, 2014 One question is how many of these orders are multiple from different vendors? I ordered before July 1 from 5 different vendors. First one in will get the business, the others will be cancelled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted July 9, 2014 Share #346 Posted July 9, 2014 One question is how many of these orders are multiple from different vendors? I ordered before July 1 from 5 different vendors. First one in will get the business, the others will be cancelled. The 4 you do not take the lens from will sell them no problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTM Posted July 10, 2014 Share #347 Posted July 10, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Of course they will. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted July 10, 2014 Share #348 Posted July 10, 2014 I hope that's the case. I paid a deposit for mine at Red Dot six months ago and, in the light of the price rise, I was warned I will be charged whatever Leica's price to them will be, allowing for markup. That would be fair practice by RD, so I hope Leica remember their policy I have one on order since September. My dealer has said that because it was ordered prior to the price increase it will be delivered at the old price. I got the impression that their price directly from Leica will also be the lower price. If Red Dot ordered six months ago, that order too will be filled at the old price, so you should be fine. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 10, 2014 Share #349 Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) I wonder how many have been received in Australia?I decided to re-add myself to the waiting list to avoid the price rise. (I took myself off a list last year when I read about the flare issues and production delays; the money was used to buy another lens). Australian stock comes from the Singapore distributor. As far as I am aware after the initial batch we haven't had any more as yet. I would be surprised if however many we receive here next time do not all have deposits or prepayments waiting to claim them. I know at least one friend who has prepaid for his and avoided both the most recent general price rise and the previous increase (late last year I think) in Australia too . What is for sure is if you aren't on a list with a reputable dealer you won't get one anytime soon! In Wetzlar I was told by management that they are in controlled production with all processes resolved but the design is extremely demanding and supply will remain very limited. If I could justify one and get my hands on one, personally I would replace my Summilux with it as I value the very best; note that is value not NEED ;-) and very seldom use my Summilux at f/1.4. I'm not exactly suffering for the want though. Edited July 10, 2014 by hoppyman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted July 13, 2014 Share #350 Posted July 13, 2014 My 50 APO, post-recall version, has landed on my doorstep from Leica NJ. The focus, which was uneven (hard to move, mainly slow but fast at some distances), and made a slight shhhh noise, is now silky smooth and absolutely quiet. The focus is spot on at f2 and all other f-stops and at all distances. Leica NJ fixed the lens in about a month, just in time for a trip. Thank you, Leica! For those of you, who reported some difficulties with the focus mechanism, a lens checkup may be in order. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantice Posted July 20, 2014 Share #351 Posted July 20, 2014 Mine just mystically appeared at a friend's door stop (working offshore) without a note from B&H, not even email. Other than that I cannot instantly enjoy it, I found out the serial is 4235xxx, first batch of the corrected lens from April~ Overall I just can't wait for my next holiday release!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppyman Posted July 20, 2014 Share #352 Posted July 20, 2014 I wonder how many have been received in Australia?I decided to re-add myself to the waiting list to avoid the price rise. (I took myself off a list last year when I read about the flare issues and production delays; the money was used to buy another lens). Some deliveries have just happened in Australia last week. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulsydaus Posted July 20, 2014 Share #353 Posted July 20, 2014 Some deliveries have just happened in Australia last week. Thanks! Not sure if I'm high enough on the waiting list this round but that's great news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
apertur Posted July 20, 2014 Share #354 Posted July 20, 2014 Mine just mystically appeared at a friend's door stop (working offshore) without a note from B&H, not even email. Other than that I cannot instantly enjoy it, I found out the serial is 4235xxx, first batch of the corrected lens from April~ Overall I just can't wait for my next holiday release!!! 4235... Is new batch. Just got mine few weeks ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenSea Posted July 23, 2014 Share #355 Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) I'm hoping that they get any and all bugs that were in the first batch figured out so that the next will be even better! Jay, I live in Seattle and would love to talk to you about the 50APO, if you wouldn't mind could you email me? ckwebb (at) me (dot)com Thank you Edited July 23, 2014 by pop Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted July 24, 2014 Share #356 Posted July 24, 2014 Got a call from a dealer that he has just received an APO50 that I told him I wanted like 18 moths ago. Frankly I had forgotten about this request since I already have had an APO50 for some months now. If anyone wants to contact this FL, USA dealer let me know via PM. I have no affiliation with this dealer. I was told that the main Leica guy at the shop is currently on vacation, so I believe the lens will sit until next week anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted July 26, 2014 Share #357 Posted July 26, 2014 4235... Is new batch. Just got mine few weeks ago. Mine is 4234XXX It is post-recall. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted July 26, 2014 Share #358 Posted July 26, 2014 Mine is 4204XXX, delivered in late February, 2014, via an official Leica dealer (after a one-year wait). I was told it was from the first batch made after the production halt due to the central veiling-spot issue. It has no issues whatsoever in backlight situations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McMaster Posted July 26, 2014 Share #359 Posted July 26, 2014 Mine is 4204XXX, delivered in late February, 2014 Similar to mine which was delivered in July 2014 john Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted July 29, 2014 Share #360 Posted July 29, 2014 Just spoke to my dealer (NY suburb) and my lens has come in. A bit more than 10 months from order. I'll get it tomorrow. I am really looking forward to this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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