Herr Barnack Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #61 Posted July 16, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 10 minutes ago, Stuart Richardson said: He said March 2021, not March 2022! It seems to me best to not rely on getting this lens any time soon. If you are looking for the performance it can give, it seems like the Voigtlander 35mm APO Lanthar or 35mm SL version (if you would consider an SL body) would be a reasonable stop gap. Otherwise, a more easily attainable lens like the 35mm 1.4 FLE will give you both an extra stop and extremely good performance from about f4 or f5.6. 9000 dollars and over a year wait seem like a lot for a 35mm f2 lens... Upon closer inspection, yes he did. @LeicaS2 had a 16 month wait then, not 4 months. Sorry, I was distracted while writing my post. 🤪 At this point, my strategy will be to go with a 35mm Summilux M ASPH and wait for the 35 APO. The 35 'lux is an outstanding lens, even if it is not APO. I am open to the possibility that the 35 Summilux will do all that I want it to do, negating the want/need for the 35 APO. Time will tell. Edited July 16, 2022 by Herr Barnack 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AndrewK Posted August 2, 2022 Share #62 Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Just want to share the joy of receiving my APO 35mm. My dealer told me last week that one is incoming and asked me if i wanted it. And it is in my hand, attached to my M11 today. Such a beautiful lens… couldn’t be any more happier. Here are few pictures from this lens. 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 August 2, 2022 by AndrewK 10 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/334249-leica-35mm-apo-asph-waiting-time-merged/?do=findComment&comment=4481449'>More sharing options...
wdahab Posted August 12, 2022 Share #63 Posted August 12, 2022 (edited) Got on the list at a US store in May, just got my "it's your turn" notice today and paid. Should have it early next week, just in time for some travel. So about 3 months total wait time, which is a lot better than I thought it would be. Edited August 12, 2022 by wdahab 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtai Posted August 13, 2022 Share #64 Posted August 13, 2022 I just put my name on the list so maybe it’ll be a Christmas miracle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted August 13, 2022 Share #65 Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/2/2022 at 5:03 PM, AndrewK said: Just want to share the joy of receiving my APO 35mm. My dealer told me last week that one is incoming and asked me if i wanted it. And it is in my hand, attached to my M11 today. Such a beautiful lens… couldn’t be any more happier. Here are few pictures from this lens. 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! Why the terrible barrel distortion? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfairclough Posted August 13, 2022 Share #66 Posted August 13, 2022 48 minutes ago, Capuccino-Muffin said: Why the terrible barrel distortion? Yeah had to do a double take to check if I needed more sleep haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan1985 Posted August 13, 2022 Share #67 Posted August 13, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Am 2.8.2022 um 17:03 schrieb AndrewK: Just want to share the joy of receiving my APO 35mm. My dealer told me last week that one is incoming and asked me if i wanted it. And it is in my hand, attached to my M11 today. Such a beautiful lens… couldn’t be any more happier. Here are few pictures from this lens. 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! Sorry bud pictures like you can do also with a bad Voigtländer lens... These do not show any of the real qualities of the 35 apo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted August 14, 2022 Share #68 Posted August 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Jan1985 said: Sorry bud pictures like you can do also with a bad Voigtländer lens... These do not show any of the real qualities of the 35 apo. So, what pictures show the qualities of the 35 APO? What images show its strengths that I can’t get with my 35 Summilux pre-asph or my Distagon? I’m not referring to your rather unkind reaction to @AndrewK’s post (I get it, you don’t think much of his photos, despite his happiness with his new lens) - it’s a serious question. What is a 35 APO worthy photo, or at least one which is specific to its strengths? For me, composition trumps everything else. If the qualities of a lens add to composition, then great; if they detract, then not so good. I can’t think of a potential image where I’d say to myself “Oh, no! You can’t take that image with an APO.” 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted August 14, 2022 Share #69 Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jan1985 said: Sorry bud pictures like you can do also with a bad Voigtländer lens... These do not show any of the real qualities of the 35 apo. please do post some of your pics with the 35APO, some of your S Portraits are very nice. Edited August 14, 2022 by frame-it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
otto.f Posted August 14, 2022 Share #70 Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, IkarusJohn said: So, what pictures show the qualities of the 35 APO? What images show its strengths that I can’t get with my 35 Summilux pre-asph or my Distagon? I’m not referring to your rather unkind reaction to @AndrewK’s post (I get it, you don’t think much of his photos, despite his happiness with his new lens) - it’s a serious question. What is a 35 APO worthy photo, or at least one which is specific to its strengths? For me, composition trumps everything else. If the qualities of a lens add to composition, then great; if they detract, then not so good. I can’t think of a potential image where I’d say to myself “Oh, no! You can’t take that image with an APO.” IMO you are exaggerating if you put the APO on one line with the pre-asph Summilux. There we go again with this non-sense that neither lens can make you a better photographer. Jono, and Sean Reid even more, have clearly demonstrated the special character of the APO and I agree with you to this extent that it is rather faint to burn down the photo’s of someone who wants to share his happiness with his APO. And btw, I find both night shots rather special in its sharpness or promising at least. I doubt whether I can do that with my FLE. This is not a discussion about composition or artistic value of a photo (although I’ve had it with demonstrating lenses with one’s pets). Edited August 14, 2022 by otto.f 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted August 14, 2022 Share #71 Posted August 14, 2022 55 minutes ago, otto.f said: IMO you are exaggerating if you put the APO on one line with the pre-asph Summilux. There we go again with this non-sense that neither lens can make you a better photographer. Jono, and Sean Reid even more, have clearly demonstrated the special character of the APO and I agree with you to this extent that it is rather faint to burn down the photo’s of someone who wants to share his happiness with his APO. And btw, I find both night shots rather special in its sharpness or promising at least. I doubt whether I can do that with my FLE. This is not a discussion about composition or artistic value of a photo (although I’ve had it with demonstrating lenses with one’s pets). I think you get my point, Otto … 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted August 14, 2022 Share #72 Posted August 14, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, IkarusJohn said: So, what pictures show the qualities of the 35 APO? What images show its strengths that I can’t get with my 35 Summilux pre-asph or my Distagon? I’m not referring to your rather unkind reaction to @AndrewK’s post (I get it, you don’t think much of his photos, despite his happiness with his new lens) - it’s a serious question. What is a 35 APO worthy photo, or at least one which is specific to its strengths? For me, composition trumps everything else. If the qualities of a lens add to composition, then great; if they detract, then not so good. I can’t think of a potential image where I’d say to myself “Oh, no! You can’t take that image with an APO.” In case you haven’t noticed: this has nothing to do with the content of the photos. The examples showcase extreme barrel distortion that only the worst lenses can match. I’ve never tried the voigtlander cheapies but we know they do distort. Anyhow, I really hope the distortion has been added by the photographer and is not native to the lens, which would be catastrophical, really. Of course it has been added by the user, but why? It doesn’t add anything except separate the viewers in two groups: those who see the distortion (also tentatively labeled as the “Haters” because unfortunately that is how things work in these forums) and those who don’t (but should, as this is supposed to be a serious photography forum, and not a blind love festival). The Leica users that don’t see the distortion should definitely go to an eye doctor and rethink their visual worth, and their Leica worth, to be honnest. It simply screams distortion. Edited August 14, 2022 by Capuccino-Muffin Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capuccino-Muffin Posted August 14, 2022 Share #73 Posted August 14, 2022 Please look at the corners of the photos, definitely 93-ish degrees angle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdahab Posted August 14, 2022 Share #74 Posted August 14, 2022 Everyone is debating rudeness and photo quality, when really the question is “lol the guy did a border on his photos to make the sides round” 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted August 14, 2022 Share #75 Posted August 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, wdahab said: Everyone is debating rudeness and photo quality, when really the question is “lol the guy did a border on his photos to make the sides round” whether he added a border/roundness or not, there is no need for some people to be rude right? the content is good, and his flickr page has a lot of very nice photos. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted August 14, 2022 Share #76 Posted August 14, 2022 10 hours ago, IkarusJohn said: For me, composition trumps everything else. I think the light and atmospherics might have a small role to play😀 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelatino Posted August 14, 2022 Share #77 Posted August 14, 2022 One thing the APO 35 can do that other Leica 35 can't, is focus down to 0,30m. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 14, 2022 Share #78 Posted August 14, 2022 15 minutes ago, Gelatino said: One thing the APO 35 can do that other Leica 35 can't, is focus down to 0,30m. The Leica SL 35 APO focuses to 27 cm. Neither can do this using RF. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelatino Posted August 14, 2022 Share #79 Posted August 14, 2022 OK I was thinking of M system as the subject is the new M APO 35. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 14, 2022 Share #80 Posted August 14, 2022 6 minutes ago, Gelatino said: OK I was thinking of M system as the subject is the new M APO 35. Yes, but the M 35 APO can’t focus to 30 cm using the RF, one of the cores of the M system; might as well use it on the SL for close focusing. Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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