Thypoch, now Light Lens Lab

[Einst_Stein]

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Impressed by Thypoch 28mm lens on Leica M, now heard LLL is another highly regarded M mount lens maker. But it is hard to find, not listed on B&H.

While Thypoch is not in the copy cat category, LLL specifically aimed to replicate classical Leica M lenses “as close as possible” with modern technology.

Anyone has direct experience with LLL? If ipositive, where did you get it?

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[GFW2-SCUSA]

Popflash.com sells LLL in the US. Despite the slighty silly name, Popflash is a highly reputable company and easy to do business with.  I have the 50mm SP II which is very well built and a fine lens. LLL has a good reputation overall. 

[Einst_Stein]

I read review, saying it is so well copied that even the "characteristics" such as flare  are similar to genuine Leica, which is not very desirable for today's taste. Do you see that? 

Edited December 17, 2024 by Einst_Stein

[GFW2-SCUSA]

I don't have the LLL 28mm so I can't comment on that. 

[TomB_tx]

I have the LLL 35 8 element chrome on order from Popflash. I have the original Summicron too, and wanted to see how they compare. I'm especially interested in build and handling, where the 50s-60s Leitz lenses were amazing.

[TomB_tx]

2 hours ago, Al Brown said:

You can click on my link above, I did the comparison for the community.

Thank you - your reviews are appreciated. Reading a review may get me to try a lens myself, but it takes first-hands-on experience for me to make up my mind about one.

[pippy]

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Beware of reading Al Brown's review; I did - several times over - and, happily, it ended up costing me a tidy sum of money......😸......

Seriously? The LLL 8-Element is one of the finest lenses I have ever used. Absolutely perfect in what it was intended to recreate.

I'd like to acquire more of their output but, sadly, sanity still has a place in my brain and can counter GAS.

Philip.

Edited December 18, 2024 by pippy

[Einst_Stein]

I am curious about its "CHINA MADE" on the lens. It uses traditional Chinese characters (usually used out of Mainland China, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan) instead of the simplified. I wonder what's behind that.

Anyway, the chrome 35mm f2 collapsible looks interesting to me. I like the size, and it seems to be the cheapest too. 

Edited December 18, 2024 by Einst_Stein

[Greenhilltony]

6 hours ago, Einst_Stein said:

I am curious about its "CHINA MADE" on the lens. It uses traditional Chinese characters (usually used out of Mainland China, such as Hong Kong and Taiwan) instead of the simplified. I wonder what's behind that.

Anyway, the chrome 35mm f2 collapsible looks interesting to me. I like the size, and it seems to be the cheapest too. 

We don’t rule out the usage of traditional Chinese characters in mainland China. We all admit the superior beauty in the form of traditional Chinese characters, so though we don’t use them in long text, they are actively used in graphic design. I don’t see any more special reasons behind it.

[Smudgerer]

I'd be interested in the recently released, ( well, order now for delivery on/after Feb'14th 2025 ), LLL 50mm f2 "Rigid"..........Has anyone here seen or tried one out at all? Any reviews?

https://lightlenslab.com/products/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-2-rigid

[Einst_Stein]

2 minutes ago, Smudgerer said:

I'd be interested in the recently released, ( well, order now for delivery on/after Feb'14th 2025 ), LLL 50mm f2 "Rigid"..........Has anyone here seen or tried one out at all? Any reviews?

https://lightlenslab.com/products/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-2-rigid

https://petapixel.com/2024/08/31/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-1-2-1966-review-a-clone-with-genuine-soul/

 

[Smudgerer]

29 minutes ago, Einst_Stein said:

https://petapixel.com/2024/08/31/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-1-2-1966-review-a-clone-with-genuine-soul/

 

Thank you but that review is for the 50mm f1.2 lens, this is the one I'd like to know some more about:

https://lightlenslab.com/products/light-lens-lab-50mm-f-2-rigid

Actually I think I'll just take the leap and order one, I've two other LLL lenses, the Elcan 50 f2 which is a terrific lens on a M if only for it's size but it's performance is nothing to shake a stick at either..........the other lens being the 35mm 8 element collapsible which pairs wonderfully with my silver M2 and is pretty much bolted on to that body. LLL impresses me with the quality of their offerings and the choices of lens types that they choose to make which are always quite tempting.

[Einst_Stein]

I would be interested and wait when they offer the collapsible version. I want to see the collapsible 35mm, 50mm, and 90mm. And 28mm if possible.  I understand dust could be a problem.

 

Edited December 18, 2024 by Einst_Stein