New edition of the Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35mm ASPH.

[Ken Abrahams]

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https://leicarumors.com/2022/09/13/leica-to-announce-a-new-summilux-m-35-f-1-4-asph-lens.aspx/

 

Close Focusing model like the M 35 APO and sporting a round extractable Hood, 11 aperture blades 

Really good to see another new M Lens being released and with improvements too. I might be looking for a good second hand copy of the M 35 Summilux FLE instead so I am hoping this news improves my chances.

Ken  

[roboboss]

I have the FLE currently; can't see any logical reason to upgrade but GAS can't be reasoned with 🤣

I've had some front focusing issues with the FLE, it's currently being adjusted. Should have it back in a few weeks. It's on notice ... any more headaches and it's at risk of replacement!

Interesting they're going with a round pull out hood this time. Will definitely make it more compact in storage. I really like the FLE hood though, it looks cool

Edited September 14, 2022 by roboboss

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[Ktsa5239]

Wonder how this compares to the APO35

[jakontil]

The same optical formula, that’s interesting how much leica going to sell this for

[maxpower]

I have the FLE and am still pretty interested in this, I like my Summilux but often thought about getting the APO just to have close focus for the few times it could be useful. Haven't bought it yet because I already have two 35's and also it's impossible to find one in stock. Do think I prefer the FLE hood though, then again on the 50 lux I enjoy this type of hood as well so that's probably fine.

But my FLE is from April so it feels a bit too soon to think about replacing it unfortunately. Already had too much GAS this year

[Al Brown]

Changes from FLE:
- Close focus distance is 0.4m
- 11 aperture blades instead of 9
- Round sun hood
- Price 😂

[darylgo]

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The FLE optics of this new release may give us an insight into other rumored lenses such as the 50 Summilux.  Changed housings rather than new optics.  A bit surprising to me but I’m very happy with the current IQ of the Leica M lenses.  

[FrozenInTime]

A good move, that would enhance the one body, one lens Leica M experience.

I find I use close up quite frequently with the X100V, but am still really happy with the pre-FLE 35 summilux on my M10, seeing a lot of at f/1.4 use.

Must resist the new close focus summilux ....  for a few years.

[budjames]

I own the current Summilux 35mm and APO Summicron 35mm lenses. Both are great, but for different reasons.

The APO 35mm is almost permanently mounted to my M11 and M10-R before that. It's small, light and crazy sharp. I spend 3-1/2weeks on vacation in Europe and the APO 35mm never left my camera even though I had my APO Summicron 50mm in my bag. For my future travels, I will only bring the APO 35mm. Traveling light with one lens is actually liberating. I used my iPhone 13 Pro camera for ultra wide and tele shots.

That said, I'm not selling my Summilux 35mm as I do use it on occasion. I think the new Summilux is a great add to the M lens line up, but I don't have a need to buy one. However, If I could not afford the APO 35mm, the Summilux 35mm would be my most used lens as it was before I purchased the APO version.

Regards,
Bud James

Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography.

[Rva]

Any information or assumption if 50mm Summilux M lens will be announced later?

https://leicarumors.com/2022/04/28/new-leica-35mm-and-50mm-summilux-m-lenses-rumored-to-be-announced-later-this-year.aspx/#ixzz7eqvJuLJm

 

Edited September 14, 2022 by Rva

[evikne]

A little disappointing that there were no optical changes, but what was there to improve? Better close focusing, more aperture blades and built-in hood are certainly welcome improvements as well.

[rramesh]

With another close focus M lens, we are not too far from the day when Leica will announce a M with a built-in EVF.

[Al Brown]

31 minutes ago, evikne said:

A little disappointing that there were no optical changes, but what was there to improve? Better close focusing, more aperture blades and built-in hood are certainly welcome improvements as well.

Chromatic aberration wide open was there to improve - the strong FLE purple/green fringing... Yes please.

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Edited September 14, 2022 by Al Brown

[elmars]

vor 52 Minuten schrieb Al Brown:

Chromatic aberration wide open was there to improve - the strong FLE purple/green fringing... Yes please.

Yes! And I hope it is a bit more flare resistant.

[fil-m]

3 hours ago, budjames said:

I own the current Summilux 35mm and APO Summicron 35mm lenses. Both are great, but for different reasons.

The APO 35mm is almost permanently mounted to my M11 and M10-R before that. It's small, light and crazy sharp. I spend 3-1/2weeks on vacation in Europe and the APO 35mm never left my camera even though I had my APO Summicron 50mm in my bag. For my future travels, I will only bring the APO 35mm. Traveling light with one lens is actually liberating. I used my iPhone 13 Pro camera for ultra wide and tele shots.

That said, I'm not selling my Summilux 35mm as I do use it on occasion. I think the new Summilux is a great add to the M lens line up, but I don't have a need to buy one. However, If I could not afford the APO 35mm, the Summilux 35mm would be my most used lens as it was before I purchased the APO version.

Regards,
Bud James

Please check out my fine art and travel photography at www.budjames.photography.

Couldn't agree more. 

[insomnia]

vor einer Stunde schrieb elmars:

Yes! And I hope it is a bit more flare resistant.

Sure - they installed a less-effective lens hood 😉

[Al Brown]

12 minutes ago, insomnia said:

Sure - they installed a less-effective lens hood 😉

The hood is just a minor part of flare battling.

Edited September 14, 2022 by Al Brown

[eyeheartny]

Welllll, I was gonna buy a current one for my new M11. Will be curious to see pricing and availability on this. Looks like a winner. 

[lct]

Never got significant flare, focusing or fringing issues with the FLE and i don't need f/1.4 on closeups so i guess it is not a lens for me unless it is more compact than the FLE. Built-in hoods don't slim down lenses generally though so i don't hold my breath.

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[evikne]

All the combination possibilities with the thread protection ring and the removable hood of the FLE made me crazy:

• no thread protection ring, no hood, no filter
• thread protection ring, no hood, no filter
• no thread protection ring, no hood, filter
• no thread protection ring, hood, no filter
• thread protection ring, filter, no hood … 🤪

Edited September 14, 2022 by evikne