New Leica Lens Container

[a.noctilux]

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On 4/11/2022 at 7:03 PM, Danner said:

Nice.

BTW, they are available for pre-order at Leica Store - Miami; US$ 70.00.

 

7 hours ago, Capuccino-Muffin said:

These cases are about as perfect as can be. They also protect from moisture with a silica bag inside.

The only problem I see is that most Leicaphiles will have to budgetize at least 2000$  to accomodate their collection.

about 28 small lenses (2000/70) 😉

[cboy]

21 hours ago, Steve Ash said:

The purpose of the Lens Container is not display. What I like about them is that I can see what is inside rather than opening several leather cases do find the lens I am looking for. Further I think that the Lens Container is a better protection for the lens as they are exposed to light better protected against dust or moisture. During my extended absence from home I always felt uncomfortable that some of my lens were stored away in the leather cases. A leather bag I had with me in Brunei deteriorated by simply hanging in the wardrobe even though the A/C was continuously in dry mode.

Nice way to display your lenses nonethless! Would be nice if they had space to put some silica desiccant. Where i live humidity is an issue so trying to store my gear @ <40% RH is important, which why i use a dry box or cabinet. Leather cases is one of the worst ways to store gear long term as i found out through my own experience many years ago. Lol

[junix]

Thank you @Steve Ash, I got one for my lonely Voigtlander Nokton Classic, now I officially have a plastic container that costs more than the lens.

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Edited April 14, 2022 by junix
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[Kwesi]

Just checked and the containers are the same price as the leather ones. Maybe Leica is phasing out the leather ones. 

[strohscw]

I need only one container for my lenses.

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[rsh]

Back to the Future.  My guess is that the current leather lens case is on the way out and the lens container will come with new lenses just like the old days.  It will probably begin when the supplies of leather lens cases are depleted.  Just my guess.

Edited April 14, 2022 by rsh

[logan2z]

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On 4/11/2022 at 10:03 AM, Danner said:

Nice.

BTW, they are available for pre-order at Leica Store - Miami; US$ 70.00.

BH lists them for pre-order as well.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1695966-REG/leica_12481_lens_container.html/overview?ap=y&smp=y&lsft=BI%3A514&gclid=CjwKCAjw9e6SBhB2EiwA5myr9sYE7mVOzCJ2E1NkW9p7UhsDzpvqSM5QL1g9bDsoo-ZFzn8OAx3xLxoCPwEQAvD_BwE

[archiea]

Kinda prefer the lens cases by Kaza Design…

https://kazadeluxe.com/products/leather-lens-cases?variant=21896782676047

 

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34 minutes ago, archiea said:

Kinda prefer the lens cases by Kaza Design…

https://kazadeluxe.com/products/leather-lens-cases?variant=21896782676047

Probably not a good choice in humid regions where leather easily attracts mold.

[Gobert]

I may assume that Leica comes with a special deal for owners who have registered their lenses with them..

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On 4/11/2022 at 8:19 PM, Steve Ash said:

The packing of the lens container is also interesting. The normal box comes in another box as usually. But as you can see the outbox was nicely wrapped in black thin paper closed with a Leica sticker. Some might freak out as there is no way to not destroy the black cover 😉. Unpacking goes from left to right. Do not wonder if there is no lens in the container.

 

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“Some might freak out as there is no way to not destroy the black cover 😉” To those freaking outers I would suggest to VERY gently heat up the sticky tape with hair dryer to soften the tape glue and again GENTLY remove tape, worth trying.

 

[Herr Barnack]

On 4/11/2022 at 8:18 AM, elmars said:

How many times a day do You worship Your lenses? 😀

Proper worship requires strict adherence to Leica worship protocol. 

Each supplicant's Leica shrine must be situated in such a manner that when you kneel before it, you are facing Wetzlar.

[logan2z]

Looks like BH has them in stock now...

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1695966-REG/leica_12481_lens_container.html

[NigelG]

I had been wondering if there was an idea LUF members could come up with to counteract the constant negative price-based  “Leicas are-so-stupidly-expensive-no-“real”-photographers-would-use-them” - bashing on most internet sites…but now realise an official $70+tax plastic coffer for a lens means we might need to “up our game”.

PS - I’ll trade for the official limited edition Apple display micro fibre cleaning cloths 😂

PPS - will still probably buy some 🙄

Edited May 2, 2022 by NigelG

[NigelG]

59 minutes ago, Al Brown said:

I do not think the price alone is an issue with "real" photographers... Phase One was 50K and nobody was complaining. I think it is the stigma that at this price Leica M bodies and lenses are not fully weather sealed together, are not extremely dependable (think EOS 1Dx toughness), nor offer a plethora of modern gimmicky functions, which in 2022 puts them in the odd "prosumer" category. But this is a flame war debate which is not happening under this cute "New plastic lens container" thread.

I salute the idea of these lens containers. Fun stuff.

Well IMO it’s not about weather-sealing etc (speaking as a 1dx user).

The “M” world includes EVFs the price of decent POS cameras and lenses (looking at you M 35 APO) that for many non-users (note I didn’t say non-believers) are borderline crazy.
It’s the “little things” that grate.

$70 plastic storage sleeves fit into a world of $300 lens hoods, and $50 lens caps I end up paying…

PS A replacement SS hotshoe cover for one of my M60s was over $100

PPS I admit to paying $350 for a specific lens hood so maybe….

 

 

Edited May 2, 2022 by NigelG

[LeicaS2]

These can work for me use. I have M lenses in a drawer with no lens cap on them as I just don’t use lens caps. Putting them in a plastic container allows me to see which lens it is, and can  keep it dust free. I never used the leather case.

Only issue is they are sold out.

[Jon Warwick]

I haven’t bought yet any of these containers, albeit have an old one that came originally with a Summicron v3(?). For hiking with the lenses in my f-stop anja backpack, I’m thinking these containers might be quite useful for me. Better than the small lenses rattling around in the backpack.

[pgk]

1 hour ago, Jon Warwick said:

I haven’t bought yet any of these containers, albeit have an old one that came originally with a Summicron v3(?). For hiking with the lenses in my f-stop anja backpack, I’m thinking these containers might be quite useful for me. Better than the small lenses rattling around in the backpack.

As has been stated already, any container which seals the lens in should have dessicant inside - especially if it is to be used 'in the field' where a lens may be put away in humid conditions. I have never used either the leather cases Leica made nor these plastic containers. To me they might be ok for long terms storage with plastic bags and dessicant wrapping the lens in its leather case or dessicant inside the plastic container. But that's all. Not Leica bashing, but it would be nice if they actually thought about the practicalities of carryiage, storage and protection when lenses are being used. My lenses are used in camera cases inside rucksacks in use or inside a Pelicase with dessicant when not. No issues with any problems due to damp (I live in a damp location) as a result.