giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Share #1  Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi All, I am looking for a LEICA/LEITS SUMMICRON 1:2/35MM F2, 8 ELEMENTS, the first version of the lens from the 1960'. Possibly in good conditions. Is anyone can suggest me where to find it. I am doing some research with the retailers and on the web. Attached image of the lens. Many thanks, Best, Giulio 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 June 11, 2020 by giulio1986fi 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/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991345'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 Hi giulio1986fi, Take a look here LOOKING TO BUY LEICA/LEITS SUMMICRON 1:2/35MM F2, 8 ELEMENTS (version I form 1960'). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
lct Posted June 11, 2020 Share #2 Â Posted June 11, 2020 Couple of them here. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #3 Â Posted June 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, lct said: Couple of them here. Thank you you so much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #4  Posted June 11, 2020 3 hours ago, lct said: Couple of them here. Do you think would the lens would work well on a Sony A7RII or given the lens is not aspherical the image quality could be not the best - so not worth the buy. Attached 2 examples from Thorsten Von Overgaard with this lens. This is the image quality, I would like to reach. Thank you, Best,  Giulio. 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! 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/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991482'>More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 11, 2020 Share #5  Posted June 11, 2020 4 hours ago, giulio1986fi said: Is anyone can suggest me where to find it. I am doing some research with the retailers and on the web. There is one here too. Excellent source. I would avoid eBay at all costs. I have to say I am amazed at the prices... is this lens the current Leica fad? You may want to take a look at the similar 2.8 Summaron, I've read many times that people think this is equivalent or even better than the Summicron... and much cheaper... for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted June 11, 2020 Share #6  Posted June 11, 2020 I'd like to second ianman, really amazing prices and way too high IMHO. Actually I don't have a 2.8 Summaron at hands but remember it as equally, as is the Summilux, just one f-stop faster but character is same. 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! Incidently I just used it outside wide open so you can consider result and cost Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Incidently I just used it outside wide open so you can consider result and cost ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991501'>More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #7 Â Posted June 11, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 16 minutes ago, ianman said: There is one here too. Excellent source. I would avoid eBay at all costs. I have to say I am amazed at the prices... is this lens the current Leica fad? You may want to take a look at the similar 2.8 Summaron, I've read many times that people think this is equivalent or even better than the Summicron... and much cheaper... for now. Thank you, as well for the link. I am quite amazed by the price too honestly, the 2.8 Summaron looks a good idea. Any suggestions where to find that, eventually in London or in England so it's easy to go and try it on. Best, Giulio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 11, 2020 Share #8  Posted June 11, 2020 My first port of call would be Red Dot Cameras but they only have a goggled version at the moment. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted June 11, 2020 Share #9  Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: Thank you, as well for the link. I am quite amazed by the price too honestly, the 2.8 Summaron looks a good idea. Any suggestions where to find that, eventually in London or in England so it's easy to go and try it on. Best, Giulio. I’ve been looking, but haven’t yet found a clean copy in the mount version that I prefer (there are three, possibly four if you believe in the factory ‘dual mount’).  Jeff Edited June 11, 2020 by Jeff S 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #10  Posted June 11, 2020 9 minutes ago, romanus53 said: I'd like to second ianman, really amazing prices and way too high IMHO. Actually I don't have a 2.8 Summaron at hands but remember it as equally, as is the Summilux, just one f-stop faster but character is same. 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! Incidently I just used it outside wide open so you can consider result and cost Thank you, exactly I find price too high too. Are these taken with the Summicron (version 1) on a Sony, not sure If cost/result is worth it.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted June 11, 2020 Share #11 Â Posted June 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, romanus53 said: Incidently I just used it outside wide open so you can consider result and cost Sorry to go OT but what a stunningly beautiful garden!!!! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 11, 2020 Share #12  Posted June 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: Do you think would the lens would work well on a Sony A7RII or given the lens is not aspherical the image quality could be not the best - so not worth the buy. I have no experience with the 35/2 v1 but i would not advise purchasing such an expensive lens for use on any Sony body if it is not a Kolari modded one. My Summicron's 35/2 v4 and 35/2 asph work perfectly on my Kolari modded A7s BTW. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #13  Posted June 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, lct said: I have no experience with the 35/2 v1 but i would not advise purchasing such an expensive lens for use on any Sony body if it is not a Kolari modded one. My Summicron's 35/2 v4 and 35/2 asph work perfectly on my Kolari modded A7s BTW. My fear is that on a Sony Body you'll need especially ASPH lenses. Do you have any issues with the Kolari sensor if you use a Sony lens then, can I ask you where did you installed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 11, 2020 Share #14  Posted June 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, giulio1986fi said: My fear is that on a Sony Body you'll need especially ASPH lenses. Do you have any issues with the Kolari sensor if you use a Sony lens then, can I ask you where did you installed. Old M lenses work fine too, even better so for some of them than on my M240. The Kolari mod is no for jpeg shooters though as colors must be tweaked a bit in PP. I have only two Sony lenses but i haven't got any problem with them. Beware that the Kolari modification will be made by Kolari only and will void the Sony warranty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #15  Posted June 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, lct said: Old M lenses work fine too, even better so for some of them than on my M240. The Kolari mod is no for jpeg shooters though as colors must be tweaked a bit in PP. I have only two Sony lenses but i haven't got any problem with them. Beware that the Kolari modification will be made by Kolari only and will void the Sony warranty. I do shoot RAW+JPEG but honestly don't do much post production. Thank you, I guess will have a to think about it a bit more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyck Posted June 11, 2020 Share #16  Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ianman said: My first port of call would be Red Dot Cameras but they only have a goggled version at the moment. Red Dot Cameras did have a 35 V1 for sale up until a couple of days ago.  It was mine and being sold on commission, I only asked for it back earlier this week as I'd missed the lens.  It was up for sale for £3400.  Looking at the eBay prices I too find them very high, approx 1000 more than what my lens was priced for.  I purchased my lens last year from Germany from a reputable dealer a 1966 German made version.  However, on receiving the lens (I'm in the UK) there was a fair amount of dust in the lens and the focus showed signs of slippage towards infinity.  The dealer was very good and refunded some of the cost towards a CLA.  The lens was then serviced at Leica and now works perfectly. I think I was lucky and looking at the prices on eBay I wouldn't take the risk unless I could physically inspect the lens.  Edited June 11, 2020 by Wyck Typo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted June 11, 2020 Share #17  Posted June 11, 2020 vor einer Stunde schrieb giulio1986fi: Thank you, exactly I find price too high too. Are these taken with the Summicron (version 1) on a Sony, not sure If cost/result is worth it.. OK the garden is OT but I just stepped out again, M10 + A7II, Summilux at f2, Summicron V1 and late Summaron at f3.5 no pp Lux on Sony 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! Lux on M10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Lux on M10 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991562'>More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted June 11, 2020 Share #18  Posted June 11, 2020 Cron v1 on Sony 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! Cron V1 on M10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Cron V1 on M10 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991566'>More sharing options...
romanus53 Posted June 11, 2020 Share #19  Posted June 11, 2020 Summaron on Sony 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! Summaron on M10 Sorry for diffenrent iso-settings, camera-shake 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Summaron on M10 Sorry for diffenrent iso-settings, camera-shake ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/310481-looking-to-buy-leicaleits-summicron-1235mm-f2-8-elements-version-i-form-1960/?do=findComment&comment=3991570'>More sharing options...
giulio1986fi Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #20  Posted June 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, Wyck said: Red Dot Cameras did have a 35 V1 for sale up until a couple of days ago.  It was mine and being sold on commission, I only asked for it back earlier this week as I'd missed the lens.  It was up for sale for £3400.  Looking at the eBay prices I too find them very high, approx 1000 more than what my lens was priced for.  I purchased my lens last year from Germany from a reputable dealer a 1966 German made version.  However, on receiving the lens (I'm in the UK) there was a fair amount of dust in the lens and the focus showed signs of slippage towards infinity.  The dealer was very good and refunded some of the cost towards a CLA.  The lens was then serviced at Leica and now works perfectly. I think I was lucky and looking at the prices on eBay I wouldn't take the risk unless I could physically inspect the lens.  I agree with you, you need to see it and test is on first. Can I ask you why you sold it, where you not happy with the results Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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