scott kirkpatrick Posted May 29, 2019 Share #121  Posted May 29, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Popflash only got their lens(es) after the first round went only to Leica stores and perhaps to B&H. But they shipped me their #3 copy two weeks ago. I'll start posting shots with it now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Per P. Posted May 29, 2019 Share #122  Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 1:56 PM, jplomley said: Checked at my dealer on Saturday, and exact same situation. Ten lenses ordered, one received. So not only is the lens delayed by well over a year, when it is finally released it is unavailable. Anyone want to roll the dice on when the APO 21/24/28 will be released? And then actually available? Although they say 2020, I'm going with 2022. I’m guessing we have the same dealer and you’re the guy in front of me 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted May 30, 2019 Share #123 Â Posted May 30, 2019 Camtec Photo in Montreal, Canada???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 6, 2019 Share #124 Â Posted July 6, 2019 So, those who have managed to acquire the lens, any disappointments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted July 6, 2019 Share #125  Posted July 6, 2019 9 minutes ago, jplomley said: So, those who have managed to acquire the lens, any disappointments? No, I'm now using the 35 and 75 APO SCs. Delighted with both. Can't wait for 2022 to get my 24. Basically they are sharp and contrasty across the whole image down to f/2.0, as promised, and focus incredibly close, by the standards of M lenses. AF is fast and reliable. Separation between planes is very clear. Bokeh on large scale is nice, but you will hear grumbling from the "nervous bokeh" scolds about what can happen with branches in the deep background. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 6, 2019 Share #126 Â Posted July 6, 2019 Interesting, I wonder how many will drop their 16-35's once the WA APO SC start shipping (year unknown)...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCR33 Posted July 6, 2019 Share #127  Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 46 minutes ago, jplomley said: So, those who have managed to acquire the lens, any disappointments? I live in Sydney and was travelling extensively in Europe and Asia around end of May, in 2 weeks I visited 6 Leica store in London, Milan, Florence and Hong Kong. Every store said almost the same thing, "we just sold the SL35 2.0 yesterday". I was disappointed but happy that I did not have to carry another lens when I have 3 M lenses including the 50 Noct. Strange enough, 2 sets of 75 Noct were available in London when I visited Mayfair and Selfridges. Very tempting to get but 75 is not my preferred length and it is very heavy to carry around, not to mention the $$$ when I only had budget for the SL35. So when I returned to Sydney in June and walked into the local Leica store, there is one SL35 in the window, so I grabbed it and run. 35 is my favourite length and I do have a few M 35's including Lux FLE, Cron (8 elements) and R Lux; so the AF 35 2.0 will be great for my SL and AF experience. I was extremely happy with the IQ of the 24-90 when I first bought the SL in 2016. Downside is the size and weight. Last year I got the 16-35 and was floored by the IQ but again the size and weight is a struggle when I have to decide what to bring when I am travelling. Lately I am using my M Summaron a lot because  it is a joy and relieve to carry such an ultra compact setup when i have to walk for miles. But the SL35 is still my dream to have because I have very high hope and expectation of the IQ and it is much small than the other 2 zoom lenses I have. After I got the lens, these are a few snapshots and the SL 35 did not disappoint me. 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 July 6, 2019 by JCR33 18 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/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773040'>More sharing options...
AZN Posted July 7, 2019 Share #128  Posted July 7, 2019 2 hours ago, JCR33 said: So when I returned to Sydney in June and walked into the local Leica store, there is one SL35 in the window, so I grabbed it and run. That sounds like the lens I pre-ordered at the beginning of March and then gave up waiting for in May.  So they f-i-n-a-l-l-y got one in June 😃 BTW after months of waiting I ended up buying an Elmarit-R 35mm ROM for 1/5th the price of the SL35.  Am amazed at the quality, the firm aperture clicks and smooth manual focus, and of course am also enjoying the saving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #129  Posted July 7, 2019 Love the results of the 35SL APO above - have been waiting for one of those for months here. Leica SL & Lumix S 24-105 F4  http:// 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! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773230'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #130  Posted July 7, 2019 Leica SL & Lumix S 24-105 F4 http:// 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! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773232'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #131  Posted July 7, 2019 Leica SL & Lumix S 24-105 F4 http:// 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! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773233'>More sharing options...
meerec Posted July 7, 2019 Share #132 Â Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Ross, @rfunnell the colour from this lens is amazing. Love it. Send more !! Edited July 7, 2019 by meerec Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #133  Posted July 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, meerec said: Ron, @rfunnell the colour from this lens is amazing. Love it. Send more !! I agree it's pretty special.  here are some more... http:// 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! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Untitled by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773248'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #134  Posted July 7, 2019 http:// 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! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773249'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #135  Posted July 7, 2019 http:// 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! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773251'>More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted July 7, 2019 Share #136  Posted July 7, 2019 Last one for now - all above images same combo Leica SL & 24-105 Lumix s 24-105 F4  (great value and a little more comfortable to carry around)  Loved the 24-90 Vario but was a bit heavy for me. http:// 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! Close up checking the details by Ross Funnell, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Close up checking the details by Ross Funnell, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773253'>More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted July 7, 2019 Share #137  Posted July 7, 2019 I like the combination of very clear color and tone rendition and bottomless detail. I've been posting in the SL image thread, but here are two more: 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! R1000782 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr APO SC 35-SL R1000749 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr scott  2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! R1000782 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr APO SC 35-SL R1000749 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr scott  ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3773256'>More sharing options...
jplomley Posted July 7, 2019 Share #138 Â Posted July 7, 2019 Would love to see how this lens compares to the 35 FLE. Anybody do a back-to-back comparison? Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted July 7, 2019 Share #139  Posted July 7, 2019 I have all three. I happen to like the 35 FLE less than the others. On the M10 I prefer to use either the 28 Elmarit-asph or the 24 Elmarit-asph. But that is a personal thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted July 8, 2019 Share #140  Posted July 8, 2019 Here are two examples of OOF rendering on the 35 APO-SL. The first is focused close, the second on the middle distances. 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! R1000815 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr @f.4.0 R1000814 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! R1000815 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr @f.4.0 R1000814 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/294732-my-take-on-the-apo-summicron-sl-35mm-asph/?do=findComment&comment=3774155'>More sharing options...
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