leica5 Posted June 30, 2021 Share #841 Posted June 30, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) 12 hours ago, johnbuckley said: Just got the happy news, and mine was shipped today to where I am currently. I suspect we got the same email from the same Leica dealer! Hi, you are correct, I had an email and phone call " Moolah is gone, the lens you ordered is here, waiting for you." Sami Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 30, 2021 Posted June 30, 2021 Hi leica5, Take a look here The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH - First Impressions. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
TrickyMrT Posted July 1, 2021 Share #842 Posted July 1, 2021 it is the best lense i owned since the APO 50mm! 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! 1 Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4229573'>More sharing options...
TrickyMrT Posted July 1, 2021 Share #843 Posted July 1, 2021 I love the 0.3 meters! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyMrT Posted July 1, 2021 Share #844 Posted July 1, 2021 The colours! all shot on M10-R 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! Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4229577'>More sharing options...
SJH Posted July 1, 2021 Share #845 Posted July 1, 2021 I believe that if there was a problem it's fixed now as my 35mm APO just shipped from the factory to the UK and they don't appear to be aware of any outstanding production challenges except not making enough of them!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 1, 2021 Share #846 Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, SJH said: I believe that if there was a problem it's fixed now as my 35mm APO just shipped from the factory to the UK and they don't appear to be aware of any outstanding production challenges except not making enough of them!! Did you get yours direct from Leica Mayfair? Wilson Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica5 Posted July 1, 2021 Share #847 Posted July 1, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 6/29/2021 at 11:51 PM, johnbuckley said: Just got the happy news, and mine was shipped today to where I am currently. I suspect we got the same email from the same Leica dealer! Hi, you are correct, I had an email and phone call " Moolah is gone, the lens you ordered is here, waiting for you." Sami 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! Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4229900'>More sharing options...
leica5 Posted July 1, 2021 Share #848 Posted July 1, 2021 interesting to note label was pasted upside down on side panel. documents were in bottom of box, i ended up opening both ends of box cleaned lens and leather box with microfiber, glass is pristine. perhaps leica is rushing out lenses now; I did not see it before with earlier purchases. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budjames Posted July 1, 2021 Share #849 Posted July 1, 2021 Mine just arrived today from the Leica store in SoHo, New York. I just shot a few frames to check focus. I will shoot it a lot this weekend end and report back with a few images. Regards, Bud James Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJH Posted July 2, 2021 Share #850 Posted July 2, 2021 11 hours ago, wlaidlaw said: Did you get yours direct from Leica Mayfair? Wilson Yes that’s correct Just signed up for the email alerts, clicked the link as soon as it came in and one APO on the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 2, 2021 Share #851 Posted July 2, 2021 1 hour ago, SJH said: one APO on the way. Check if Wilson's name is on the box. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJH Posted July 2, 2021 Share #852 Posted July 2, 2021 3 minutes ago, pedaes said: Check if Wilson's name is on the box. Very true On a serious note over the years I’ve found that whilst I’ve had very good relationships with a couple of UK dealers and Leica direct, when it comes to anything that’s just been launched or is a limited edition/low production numbers if you want one quickly then Leica direct will always have them quicker than their dealer network most of the time. It’s just supply and demand, often the in country Leica stores aren’t entirely sure when stock will be coming through as well so of course this leads to frustration with dealers who are even further down the chain. Once initial demand has gone through and production picks up then dealers tend to start being stocked but they themselves often only buy in one copy. Take the 50mm APO pretty much in stock across most dealers but then again not in big numbers for obvious commercial reasons. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budjames Posted July 2, 2021 Share #853 Posted July 2, 2021 21 hours ago, TrickyMrT said: it is the best lense i owned since the APO 50mm! 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! These could have been shot with an iPhone. Bud 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlaidlaw Posted July 2, 2021 Share #854 Posted July 2, 2021 3 hours ago, SJH said: Very true On a serious note over the years I’ve found that whilst I’ve had very good relationships with a couple of UK dealers and Leica direct, when it comes to anything that’s just been launched or is a limited edition/low production numbers if you want one quickly then Leica direct will always have them quicker than their dealer network most of the time. It’s just supply and demand, often the in country Leica stores aren’t entirely sure when stock will be coming through as well so of course this leads to frustration with dealers who are even further down the chain. Once initial demand has gone through and production picks up then dealers tend to start being stocked but they themselves often only buy in one copy. Take the 50mm APO pretty much in stock across most dealers but then again not in big numbers for obvious commercial reasons. What Leica UK should never do is to tell the dealer that a lens is on the way to them and then sell that lens direct. This is what appears to have happened at the end of April. Such an action is guaranteed to annoy the dealer and infuriate the customer. My local dealer offered a substantially better price for the 35 ASPH Summicron than anyone else. My experience of Leica Mayfair is that their part exchange offer prices are very miserly. Wilson 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budjames Posted July 3, 2021 Share #855 Posted July 3, 2021 I received my Leica APO Summicron-M 35mm lens today from the Leica store in SoHo, NYC. It is beautiful and small. I will give it a work out over the 4th of July holiday weekend. Here are a few shots of the unpacking. Cheers, Bud 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! 5 Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4230920'>More sharing options...
pedaes Posted July 3, 2021 Share #856 Posted July 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, budjames said: I received my Congratulations! Great timing for 4th July weekend - enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted July 3, 2021 Share #857 Posted July 3, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 7:52 AM, SJH said: Yes that’s correct Just signed up for the email alerts, clicked the link as soon as it came in and one APO on the way. You were quicker than me! I also signed up for email alerts but when I clicked the link it was out of stock again. Now you have yours, I suppose that's one less person I have to beat when the next email comes through. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJH Posted July 4, 2021 Share #858 Posted July 4, 2021 On 7/2/2021 at 1:04 PM, wlaidlaw said: What Leica UK should never do is to tell the dealer that a lens is on the way to them and then sell that lens direct. This is what appears to have happened at the end of April. Such an action is guaranteed to annoy the dealer and infuriate the customer. My local dealer offered a substantially better price for the 35 ASPH Summicron than anyone else. My experience of Leica Mayfair is that their part exchange offer prices are very miserly. Wilson I really feel your pain here!! In fairness I’ve always found Leica UK incredibly helpful personally. Clearly I can’t speak for them but as I see it when you buy the lens on the UK store it actually ships direct from Germany (as many of their products do) and they don’t actually know when it will come into stock online themselves. It strikes me therefore that dealers won’t really get anything concrete from Mayfair or Leica UK generally and if they do give them anything at all it most likely is a ‘guess’. My only suggestion for you is to ask your dealer if they have actual written confirmation of the delivery date for your lens from Leica Germany otherwise it’s ‘guesstimate’ just like Leica UK. Not ideal of course but most UK dealers are really excellent as well and are probably just as frustrated as Leica UK as they could sell more lenses then are currently coming through. From what I hear currently even a major Leica market like the UK is only getting 2-3 APO’s a month at the moment so leaving Leica out of it there appear to be more UK dealers than lenses right now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
budjames Posted July 4, 2021 Share #859 Posted July 4, 2021 A few shots from a British classic car show in Washington Crossing, PA, yesterday shot with my M10-R and APO Summicron 35mm. Processed in Capture One Pro 21 with cropping, exposure and contrast adjustments. The sharpening was the Capture One Pro 21 default settings. I never have to sharpen images from my Leicas. Regards, Bud James Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto 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! 3 Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4231473'>More sharing options...
budjames Posted July 4, 2021 Share #860 Posted July 4, 2021 And a few more. Regards, Bud James Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography or on Instagram at www.instagram.com/budjamesphoto 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! 4 Quote 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/318545-the-leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f2-asph-first-impressions/?do=findComment&comment=4231474'>More sharing options...
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