Lins-Barroso Posted February 15, 2019 Share #1 Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 1) Leica Summaron-M 28 f/5.6, matte black paint 2) Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH, silver anodized 3) Apo-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH, black chrome Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 15, 2019 by Lins-Barroso 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294331-leica-announces-three-limited-edition-m-lenses-what-would-be-your-choice/?do=findComment&comment=3684926'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Hi Lins-Barroso, Take a look here Leica announces three limited edition M lenses. What would be your choice?!. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jaapv Posted February 15, 2019 Share #2 Posted February 15, 2019 My choice? None. A lens is to be used, not an investment. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 15, 2019 Share #3 Posted February 15, 2019 Who said anything about investment, and why would they not be used? Much like your spate of camera leather recovering, some people like the look of their equipment. I like the silver chrome on brass lenses (the silvered aluminium, not so much) - they’re used ... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicaiste Posted February 15, 2019 Share #4 Posted February 15, 2019 1) Leica Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH, silver anodized (2) Apo-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH, black chrome) (3) Leica Summaron-M 28 f/5.6, matte black paint) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted February 15, 2019 Share #5 Posted February 15, 2019 APO 50 for me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 15, 2019 Share #6 Posted February 15, 2019 I have nothing against limited editions and a black 28/5.6 could tempt me eventually but i would not pay $400 more for it. YMMV. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oka Posted February 15, 2019 Share #7 Posted February 15, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) ...I've ordered APO50BC to replace my current normal APO50. My gripe on current APO50 is the size / feel of the focusing ring, the old design is much easier to focus. Also I like the look and that the investment on the lens stays better than on normal APO50. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 15, 2019 Share #8 Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, IkarusJohn said: Who said anything about investment, and why would they not be used? Much like your spate of camera leather recovering, some people like the look of their equipment. I like the silver chrome on brass lenses (the silvered aluminium, not so much) - they’re used ... Well, special leather from Cameraleather is 100$ max. A special edition lens is a bit more, making it a collector's item, not a user lens. Although I personally would be daft enough to use it... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_parker Posted February 15, 2019 Share #9 Posted February 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, jaapv said: Well, special leather from Cameraleather is 100$ max. A special edition lens is a bit more, making it a collector's item, not a user lens. Although I personally would be daft enough to use it... In fairness you do have the skills to put the leather on yourself, which aids economy... 😉 I have had many collector's item lenses and only ever used them... You get a very good lens for your money and something a little unusual. I like the Chrome 28 just because I prefer chrome lenses on chrome cameras but would be tempted by the 5,6 just to see what I could do with it...😋 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted February 15, 2019 Share #10 Posted February 15, 2019 All three. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted February 15, 2019 Share #11 Posted February 15, 2019 I'm meh on special editions when they offer nothing over the standard one other than a finish change. The only one that might interest me would be the 50 APO, as a prefer the knurled focus ring to the more classical tab, which is why I paid the extra money for the 50mm Summilux BC. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted February 16, 2019 Share #12 Posted February 16, 2019 6 hours ago, jaapv said: My choice? None. A lens is to be used, not an investment. If I have the chance to make money out of it. I will go for it. What's wrong? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oudjunk Posted February 16, 2019 Share #13 Posted February 16, 2019 I really prefer the silver one:) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lins-Barroso Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) According to Steve Huff, the Leica's Limited Editions deliver the best quality possible within the Leica Camera AG criteria. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited February 16, 2019 by Lins-Barroso Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294331-leica-announces-three-limited-edition-m-lenses-what-would-be-your-choice/?do=findComment&comment=3685322'>More sharing options...
lct Posted February 16, 2019 Share #15 Posted February 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, Lins-Barroso said: According to Steve Huff, the Leica's Limited Editions deliver the best quality possible within the Leica Camera AG criteria. Must be true then 2 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted February 16, 2019 Share #16 Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) There may be sample variations but this can only be known after the lens is built. I don't know why 'special editions' would be different, as I am sure they do not bin or remake "C" lenses .We know some lenses are more difficult to assemble and what this suggests. For most special editions we are paying for cosmetics, not a superior optical cell. Edited February 16, 2019 by pedaes 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted February 16, 2019 Share #17 Posted February 16, 2019 18 hours ago, robert_parker said: I I like the Chrome 28 just because I prefer chrome lenses on chrome cameras but would be tempted by the 5,6 just to see what I could do with it...😋 Win/win Robert. 5.6 vailable in chrome on brass and cheaper. A super little, stress little, lens. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mujk Posted February 16, 2019 Share #18 Posted February 16, 2019 The APO50. But I guess the standard APO50 would be ok for me as well (I currently only own the non-APO cron 50). 28mm is not a favorite focal length of mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted February 16, 2019 Share #19 Posted February 16, 2019 5 hours ago, Lins-Barroso said: According to Steve Huff, the Leica's Limited Editions deliver the best quality possible within the Leica Camera AG criteria. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I can hardly trust his words. I have asked Leica US about the binning of the quality. I asked because there were hearsay that the price difference in different area was the result of different quality, that the USA price is much higher than Asia because USA got the best grade. Leica Office in New Jersey told me it’s nonsense. Leica has absolutely only one grade worldwide, he had no comment on the price difference, but if the item can be registered on Leica official site, it should be the same best Leica can offer. I would not doubt there were quality difference across samples, but it will be beyond the Leica quality control to tell. It should be impossible for normal mortal to tell. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted February 17, 2019 Share #20 Posted February 17, 2019 Yeah, I reckon it’s cobblers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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