Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) My local dealer has had one sat in its box on their shelf for a few months. I kept eyeing it and in the end decided to trade my Summilux 22 version in and get it. I’ve not had much opportunity to use it but in terms of build it’s definitely a step up from the already excellent usual standard. It feels precise, like a Swiss watch, in a way that most other lenses don’t quite equal. The focus action is much nicer than my Summilux was and that was nice enough. This is perfectly smooth and equals my Summilux 50 asph which the 35 Summilux did not. Size is just that bit smaller and neater on an M body and the small weight saving helps to make it a very portable and handy package, especially on the lighter black M11 body. My plan is to end up with 21, 35 and 75. The 75 will probably be next, simply because I suspect I’d use it more often than 21. I’ve shot just a few snaps around the place and the colour and contrast is excellent. When I can find the pixel size requirements to post them here, I will. The size guide used to pop up between posts in most forums but seems to be missing now. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 11, 2023 Posted July 11, 2023 Hi Kiwimac, Take a look here The rumours are true. The APO 35 is a wondrous creation.. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Hans-Dieter Gülicher Posted July 11, 2023 Share #2 Posted July 11, 2023 I have it since about 1 year, additional the 28 mm and 75 mm Summicrons, the APO-Telyt 135 mm and adapted the Vario-R 21-35 mm. But in most cases I am using the 35 mm. It`s asolutely great. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share #3 Posted July 11, 2023 Just a couple of snaps as I walked around at home this afternoon. 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! 8 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4811873'>More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share #4 Posted July 11, 2023 And one of our very poorly terrier who sadly won't be with us for much longer, so I took this for my wife. 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! 19 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4811875'>More sharing options...
Hans-Dieter Gülicher Posted July 11, 2023 Share #5 Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) Some examples 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 July 11, 2023 by Hans-Dieter Gülicher 6 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4812050'>More sharing options...
Hans-Dieter Gülicher Posted July 11, 2023 Share #6 Posted July 11, 2023 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 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4812051'>More sharing options...
londond Posted July 11, 2023 Share #7 Posted July 11, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Agree about the APO 35 and sorry to hear about your dog Kiwimac. Here’s one of our dogs APO 35/M11M…. 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 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4812213'>More sharing options...
jaeger Posted July 11, 2023 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2023 10 hours ago, Kiwimac said: And one of our very poorly terrier who sadly won't be with us for much longer, so I took this for my wife. 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! Every time I left my dog for a quick lunch, he gives me that “please?” look… I need to wear a service-human tag and bring my dog to everywhere. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMF Posted July 11, 2023 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) Agree! It’s a wonderful fantastic lens. Beautiful build quality. The 35 APOs are near impossible to find here in the states, I’ve was on the waiting list since launch day and I just happened to find one a month ago on Leica’s USA site. In fact, Leica just listed another on available now on their Leicacamerausa.com site https://leicacamerausa.com/leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f-2-asph-black-anodized.html Edited July 11, 2023 by RMF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franka373 Posted July 11, 2023 Share #10 Posted July 11, 2023 (edited) I just snagged one. It’s still showing in stock. Thanks for the tip. Edited July 11, 2023 by Franka373 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimesmaybe Posted July 11, 2023 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2023 12 hours ago, Kiwimac said: Just a couple of snaps as I walked around at home this afternoon. nice images, but i cant help but feel youre just trolling us aussies by including that fancy sheep 😉 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted July 11, 2023 Share #12 Posted July 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Kiwimac said: Just a couple of snaps as I walked around at home this afternoon. 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! Brown nose valais! Lovely. You’re in Canterbury? I’m coming to grips with the 35 APO, and so far it has exceeded my expectations. I’m settling on 21-35-50 for an even spread travel combination. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted July 11, 2023 1 hour ago, sometimesmaybe said: nice images, but i cant help but feel youre just trolling us aussies by including that fancy sheep 😉 Oh sorry. I can’t help it if ours are more attractive than yours..! 🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted July 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, IkarusJohn said: Brown nose valais! Lovely. You’re in Canterbury? I’m coming to grips with the 35 APO, and so far it has exceeded my expectations. I’m settling on 21-35-50 for an even spread travel combination. Yes on both counts. We have only two - brothers who were raised as pets. They’re a bit like woolly dogs: you can quite literally walk up to them and pet them. They aren’t pure Valais but about 75%. The pure ones were several thousand dollars each, which seemed a lot for grass mowers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 11, 2023 Author Share #15 Posted July 11, 2023 2 hours ago, RMF said: Agree! It’s a wonderful fantastic lens. Beautiful build quality. The 35 APOs are near impossible to find here in the states, I’ve was on the waiting list since launch day and I just happened to find one a month ago on Leica’s USA site. In fact, Leica just listed another on available now on their Leicacamerausa.com site https://leicacamerausa.com/leica-apo-summicron-m-35mm-f-2-asph-black-anodized.html I believe Progear in Auckland have one in stock - which will be the only one available in NZ for now I expect. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share #16 Posted July 12, 2023 Ok so. I’ve found one design fault. The metal lens cap is lovely but it’s very likely to get lost if you put it on when carrying the camera and the lens hood is attached. It’s not really firm enough when pushed on in my view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoarFM Posted July 12, 2023 Share #17 Posted July 12, 2023 "The rumours are true. The APO 35 is a wondrous creation." It is exceptional. I have too many M lenses. If I could only keep one, this would be it. Not even a close call. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakontil Posted July 12, 2023 Share #18 Posted July 12, 2023 I havent been able to get this lens, still priced higher than retail from where i live, but even if it retails, still way above my pay grade, i have to settle down with the lux FLE II, but im so dying for this apo… the itch is real Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwimac Posted July 12, 2023 Author Share #19 Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, SoarFM said: "The rumours are true. The APO 35 is a wondrous creation." It is exceptional. I have too many M lenses. If I could only keep one, this would be it. Not even a close call. I intend to end up with a 21 Lux, this 35 and a 75 Apo. That’s probably a folorn hope as we all know it never ends where we think it will! Leica ownership should probably have some kind of government warning attached! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans-Dieter Gülicher Posted July 12, 2023 Share #20 Posted July 12, 2023 Last year I made a 5 weeks mobil home trip through the western provinces of Canada. I had with me the M 10-R and the 35 mm Summicron only. Some pictures for example... 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 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/379493-the-rumours-are-true-the-apo-35-is-a-wondrous-creation/?do=findComment&comment=4812605'>More sharing options...
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