Upgraded 35 Summicron Asph in the works?

[Scott Root]

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In view of the new standards reached with the 28 Summicron Asph, does anyone know if Leica plans on releasing a 35 Summicron to this same standard?

[carstenw]

The 35 Cron Asph is excellent. I doubt there is any reason to update it. The 35 Lux Asph might be another story, as it often has significant focus-shift with the M8, and thus might be re-balanced optically for less focus shift.

[wda]

In view of the new standards reached with the 28 Summicron Asph, does anyone know if Leica plans on releasing a 35 Summicron to this same standard?

 

Scott what makes you think the 35mm Summicron is lagging in performance?

 

David

[zapp]

Two things just copied off Erwin Put's page. The Zeiss 35mm is the better erformer - so you can do better. A new 7 lens summciron is on the way (no specifics about wheter it is for M or R nor what focal length). I would rather expect a new Summciron 35 for R system.

[rosuna]

Did Puts say Zeiss 35mm is the better performer?

I think Puts says the Biogon design is pushed too far for a 35mm f/2 lens.

The digital medium implies big enlargements (A3, A3+) and close inspection at the computer screen. The classical set of criteria for aberration correction and tolerances can be revised in future designs, optimizing for digital capture. However, the actual M lenses are superb, and perform very well on the M8. I have the Summilux 35mm ASPH and the Summilux 75mm. I can see a bit of focus shift on my lenses, but I am learning how to work with it, and I try to evaluate the results based on prints.