Rumour comes of 35mm f1.4 Steel Rim re-issue in black paint

[algrove]

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9 minutes ago, overexposed said:

I am in switzerland and my number is also special, but 3 digits

so 100 to 200-still you got one.😀

Edited March 22, 2024 by algrove

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[alainD]

12 minutes ago, overexposed said:

I am in switzerland and my number is also special, but 3 digits

Mine is negative one digit.

[Warton]

32 minutes ago, alainD said:

Mine is negative one digit.

No offense but those pictures taken by this lens don't look better than by 35 SR silver version. And I paid US 1500 for a mint used one. 🤣

[Jacobjuul]

3 minutes ago, Warton said:

 And I paid US 1500 for a mint used one. 🤣

That's impressive

[Warton]

Just now, Jacobjuul said:

That's impressive

Here is the thing. In Hong Kong, the brand new of this SR silver is selling about US$ 4000 only, no tax.

Then you wait for a couple of years for the hype to settle down, and the market is full of second hand lenses with half price.

[69xchange]

1 minute ago, Warton said:

Here is the thing. In Hong Kong, the brand new of this SR silver is selling about US$ 4000 only, no tax.

Then you wait for a couple of years for the hype to settle down, and the market is full of second hand lenses with half price.

Can you find me one for 1500usd used? I’ll even give you a finders fee

[Warton]

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2 minutes ago, 69xchange said:

Can you find me one for 1500usd used? I’ll even give you a finders fee

In HK? You don't need a finder.

Everywhere is selling 4000 to 4300 brand new, and the price is even negotiable.

You walk into any of those stores in a small alley which looks sketchy, you can find half price used ones.

I don't know anywhere else outside HK though.

Edited March 22, 2024 by Warton

[hdmesa]

1 hour ago, algrove said:

It's weight is identical to the chrome/brass one at 200grams without hood.

So brass construction just like the silver? That's good news at least.

[Danner]

10 hours ago, grahamc said:

Thanks, would be a good choice !    

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Real nice rig right there.

[Danner]

7 hours ago, alainD said:

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Wow!  Talk about a vintage rendering, there it is!

 

Would like to see some ISO 400 film (HP5, Tri-X) shots with that lens.

Edited March 22, 2024 by Danner

[69xchange]

11 minutes ago, gigithephotographer said:

Can you tell me the name of store or alley? I’ll be in HK next week and would love to go hunt. 

I wonder if he’s referring to AGFcameras and rangefinderHK? Those are reputable “alley” camera stores that sell grey market gear. Had excellent customer service from both of those stores, even better than authorized dealers here in Canada.

[patrickcolpron]

On 3/21/2024 at 9:20 PM, overexposed said:

pics

Happy I made the list of potential first buyer, went to see it yesterday and when I was going to take a photo of the box and my sales rep said... "No pics" Unlike GigiThePhotographer I do open boxes before buying  I didn't even try to take photos of the lens after that. 

The lens is just like the Classic Reissue Chrome except with a black finish. It looks really great, good that they inverted the distance scale on it. But that's pretty much it, the box well... boxes, once you take it out of the box - you never use or look at those again, at least I don't, so good but ... okay. I decided to sleep on it. 

I ended up not taking it. It would have been great to have and use but a few things stood out, it's same lens I already have in Chrome, at more than double the price. It looks great but, in my opinion, nothing exceptional warranting such a steep price hike. That's speculative on Leica's part following the 50/1.2 chrome re-issue "debacle".

Had it been black paint like I had hoped, I would have bought it. If it had a closer minimum focus distance of 70cm, it would be mine but, no... It's the same lens except in a different colour dress, a damn fine looking colour, but not worth €4000 extra in my opinion.  

Number 40-Something will go to someone else, someone who will appreciate it more than me, or doesn't already have a chrome re-issue.

At this price point I prefer spending a little more, and buy an original, without any of the problems plaguing the reissue. I didn't have any issues with mine, aside from the screw on lens hood which I never used anyways. I'll just have to deal with a vintage older lens issues, but that's okay.

AlainD shared pics of his lens, enjoy the lens Alain!  

 

Edited March 22, 2024 by patrickcolpron
Schpielling mistakes and Kelpsea grammer

[patrickcolpron]

1 hour ago, Al Brown said:

Wow, in 2024 a sales rep in a CAMERA STORE can PROHIBIT YOU from taking PHOTOS.

Something straight from a Monty Python sketch. This world really needs a reset, Sodoma and Gomorrah style.
 

I could have taking it but I've had a good ongoing relationship with this person. I get access to products quickly and she finds me sold out limited edition items out of her magician's hat. She has been with Leica a long time and she is one of two people who works at Leica that made me loyal to the brand. That really won me over with a great customer first service attitude. 

They realise we pay a premium and do right by Leica's customers. 

You  also have to understand in Germany there is always a small stock of select limited edition items for "celebrities" and good customers.They keep a few on hands for the 1000 and 2000 batch products, i.e., the Black Paint M10-R , these cameras are all gone by now but a month or two after it was sold out every where, there were still a few in Germany.

Not all attributed stock are shipped to the Leica boutiques - at times you can get lucky and get a more special item this way. You don't get this level of personalised service by not respecting the person you have dealt with for a few years over a limited issue product over a couple of photos. 

Imagine buying a limited edition premium lens, new inbox only to find photos of it later on, online. 

Anyhoo... It's out of respect, I am not taking pictures of products to show online - I am a visual guy. If I can see it, I usually buy it. This is why I had her open the box, and she could have said no. 

Just glad I am on that priority list at time, I had the limited edition mate black Summicron in hand also, didn't purchase it, opted for a 28 Lux instead, the 28 Summicron is nothing special. Both the Lux and Elmarit are better in my opinion (Oh the infamy let the vilifications begin!) The Classic 35 Steel Rim re-issue is in that camp, nothing special - except against the light at f/4 to f/5.6 where it's a real champ. But then again the original is better. 

Edited March 23, 2024 by patrickcolpron
P.S.: I don't need to explain but ... I did. Those who know, know.

[algrove]

19 hours ago, alainD said:

Mine is negative one digit.

So does that mean yours is #99?

[alainD]

42 minutes ago, algrove said:

So does that mean yours is #99?

No. it means it is one of the last of the 200 batch.

Alain

[Warton]

5 hours ago, patrickcolpron said:

I could have taking it but I've had a good ongoing relationship with this person. I get access to products quickly and she finds me sold out limited edition items out of her magician's hat. She has been with Leica a long time and she is one of two people who works at Leica that made me loyal to the brand. That really won me over with a great customer first service attitude. 

They realise we pay a premium and do right by Leica's customers. 

You  also have to understand in Germany there is always a small stock of select limited edition items for "celebrities" and good customers.They keep a few on hands for the 1000 and 2000 batch products, i.e., the Black Paint M10-R , these cameras are all gone by now but a month or two after it was sold out every where, there were still a few in Germany.

Not all attributed stock are shipped to the Leica boutiques - at times you can get lucky and get a more special item this way. You don't get this level of personalised service by not respecting the person you have dealt with for a few years over a limited issue product over a couple of photos. 

Imagine buying a limited edition premium lens, new inbox only to find photos of it later on, online. 

Anyhoo... It's out of respect, I am not taking pictures of products to show online - I am a visual guy. If I can see it, I usually buy it. This is why I had her open the box, and she could have said no. 

Just glad I am on that priority list at time, I had the limited edition mate black Summicron in hand also, didn't purchase it, opted for a 28 Lux instead, the 28 Summicron is nothing special. Both the Lux and Elmarit are better in my opinion (Oh the infamy let the vilifications begin!) The Classic 35 Steel Rim re-issue is in that camp, nothing special - except against the light at f/4 to f/5.6 where it's a real champ. But then again the original is better. 

I would have done the same if I were offered one. Black paint is nice but not doubled price sort of nice. I don’t give a fuss about limited edition either. Making one or making one million has nothing to do with me

[charlesphoto99]

$11K??? Lol, my fist Leica lens was a used black 35 pre-ash 'lux when I got my first M6 back in 1996. Couldn't wait to get rid of the lens fast enough. I guess if 'glow' is your thing...

[algrove]

There are desirable numbers like 001, 99, 123,199, and 200. That's very few to choose from.

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[overexposed]

1 hour ago, algrove said:

There are desirable numbers like 001, 99, 123,199, and 200. That's very few to choose from.

chinese customers would love to get anything containing 8