Paul J Posted January 30, 2017 Share #101 Posted January 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Summilux 50 in chrome is 100g heavier. I think that is the last of the real chrome lenses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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UliWer Posted January 30, 2017 Share #102 Posted January 30, 2017 How much heavier? Has this been answered officially by Leica? Is it a lens to lens basis or what's the story? You can look in the specs for the lenses which are offered in black and silver versions. There is no fixed ratio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 30, 2017 Share #103 Posted January 30, 2017 How much heavier? Has this been answered officially by Leica? Is it a lens to lens basis or what's the story? Most silver chrome lenses are made out of brass which is a much heavier material than aluminum. The weight difference varies but it is pretty substantial. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisd Posted January 30, 2017 Share #104 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) You can look in the specs for the lenses which are offered in black and silver versions. There is no fixed ratio. Just checked the technical data sheet at Leica's website for the Summicron 35 f/2 ASPH which appears to list the same weight for both versions i.e. 252g / 287g w and w/o hood The top clearly lists both a black and chrome version with order numbers but there's no discrepancy between the two for weight. Chose 35 because this is probably the lens I would start with Edited January 30, 2017 by hollisd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 30, 2017 Share #105 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Just checked the technical data sheet at Leica's website for the Summicron 35 f/2 ASPH which appears to list the same weight for both versions i.e. 252g / 287g w and w/o hood The top clearly lists both a black and chrome version with order numbers but there's no discrepancy between the two for weight. Chose 35 because this is probably the lens I would start with The 50 APO-Summicron, 50/0.95 Noctilux, new 35 Summicron (11674), and 35/50/75/90 Summarit's are anodized aluminum. All the other silver lenses are made out of brass. If you're planning on buying a 35mm Summicron ASPH, and prefer a lighter lens, make sure you don't get the 11882. Edited January 30, 2017 by Mr.Q 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Q Posted January 30, 2017 Share #106 Posted January 30, 2017 I think that is the last of the real chrome lenses? I think the 35 FLE is the last of the breed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
horosu Posted January 30, 2017 Share #107 Posted January 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think the 35 FLE is the last of the breed. Nope, silver anodized if I remember correctly. The pre-FLE chrome one was brass Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 30, 2017 Share #108 Posted January 30, 2017 I seem to remember there being one silver chrome/brass 35 fle. Was it the Ralph Gibson edition? The new ones are anodised i'm sure. There was an interview with Leica how the new lenses are anodised because they found a process that looks as good as silver chrome. They were unhappy with their previous attempts in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELAN Posted January 30, 2017 Share #109 Posted January 30, 2017 I think that is the last of the real chrome lenses? Yes, although the new 28 Summaron is also brass. I am thinking of getting the prior 35 cron in chrome before they are all gone because I much prefer the feel of brass lenses. I just don't like the hood on that lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhs852 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #110 Posted February 4, 2017 My 240 and M6 TTL are silver chrome and my Leicaflex SL and SL2 are black chrome. I like both. I am not a fan of paint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnsato Posted February 4, 2017 Share #111 Posted February 4, 2017 I thought this was about camera bodies, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisd Posted February 4, 2017 Share #112 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) I thought this was about camera bodies, no? Someone commented that the chrome lenses are heavier which became an argument in favor of black so I believe that's how the parallel lens discussion happened. Edited February 4, 2017 by hollisd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted February 4, 2017 Share #113 Posted February 4, 2017 I thought this was about camera bodies, no? Hahaha, although hollisd is right in this case, you'll be amazed how often topics derail on this forum and how far posts are off the initial track. You'll get used to it, resistance is useless. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted February 4, 2017 Share #114 Posted February 4, 2017 Just had a look at black and silver M10s and the black one is very nice indeed. The finish is more matt than I expected and looks very smart. But I prefer the silver, it looks more classic in my opinion. If only black was available I'd still be very happy though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distagon Posted February 4, 2017 Share #115 Posted February 4, 2017 The thought of the red dot used to bothered me. Not for the look, but for worrying that people would notice it and know what it was. No one does. Its just a logo and to me, its 100x more tasteful than having the name plastered in big white on black letters across the front like every other manufacturer does. Pity about the SL... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 4, 2017 Share #116 Posted February 4, 2017 Or the S. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollisd Posted February 5, 2017 Share #117 Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Just comped this M 10 sketch really quick to show there's something special about chrome dials on a black body with a chrome lens. I wrote earlier that this combo looks like sex, but perhaps a better word is dialed. Edited February 5, 2017 by hollisd 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M10shooting Posted February 6, 2017 Share #118 Posted February 6, 2017 I go with Black Chrome M 10 #BlackCamerasMatter 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2017 Share #119 Posted February 6, 2017 Just want to say that I don't understand why Leica puts a red Leica dot on the front of their cameras. Ridiculous. I agree, never liked it. Ostentatious. Vulgar. Showy. I thought you knew that Leica has a large investment in a black electrical tape producer, which generates most of their profits. I just bought a roll of this tape, in anticipation of the delivery of my M10. _______________ Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobers Posted February 6, 2017 Share #120 Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) I go with Black Chrome M 10 #BlackCamerasMatter #AllCamerasMatter Edited February 6, 2017 by Tobers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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