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

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Today Leica released the new edition of the Leica Summilux-M 1.4/35mm ASPH.. Compared to the previous model, the reportage focal length has an extended minimum focusing distance, an integrated lens hood and improved bokeh. The close-up limit is now 40 cm. This can be realized with the double cam gear unit, which has almost doubled the rotation angle to 176°. Up to 70 cm you are able to use the rangefinder. After you feel a slight resistance, Leica recommends focusing on the extended close-u
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19 minutes ago, Artin said:

https://leica-camera.com/en-int/photography/lenses/m/summilux-m-35mm-f1-4-asph-black

 

I guess still waiting for prices 

Leica Miami's email this morning says $5595 for silver and $5395 for black. I have no business looking into this but the fascination is real.

 

EDIT: sorry already been answered!

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5 minutes ago, chasdfg said:

If the pre asph had a solution to use a filter without the hood (since it flares in its unique way with or without the hood - though I suppose the hood prevents flare in more circumstances? Never tested), one could really maximise the size benefit of that lens.

Regular screw in filters could cause vignetting on a 35/1.4 that small so Leitz decided to remove the filter thread of v1 lenses in favor of Series VII filters dropped between the two halves of the 12504 hood. Would be less of a problem nowadays i guess knowing that the similarly sized Nokton 35/1.4 has a filter thread. The Nokton uses E43 filters though. 

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New lens is 18g heavier. Aperture and focusing rings closer together. Love the new design though... Will probably get as soon as they offer financing.

 

 

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5 minutes ago, Postelnikov said:

so except aperture blades design and close focus it is the same lens? 

 

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Just now, bdolzani said:

Just curious is there any commitment when pre-ordering? Deposit? And can people just jump out of line and change their mind when their number comes up? 

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