padam Posted February 16 Share #1 Posted February 16 Advertisement (gone after registration) https://leicarumors.com/2025/02/16/first-leaked-picture-of-the-rumored-leica-summilux-m-50-f-1-4-silver-lens.aspx/ 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! 1 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/419309-summilux-m-50mm-f14-pre-asph-v3-reissue-coming-in-silver/?do=findComment&comment=5758740'>More sharing options...
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costa43 Posted February 16 Share #2 Posted February 16 Looks beautiful in silver on that M. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted February 16 Share #3 Posted February 16 Looks like it’s a remaking of the v1/2 lens rather than the v3. Although it’s an e46 thread. I had hoped it would be the e43 with a matching slim filter that could accommodate the the current black chrome hood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted February 16 Share #4 Posted February 16 7 minutes ago, Kwesi said: Looks like it’s a remaking of the v1/2 lens rather than the v3. Although it’s an e46 thread. I had hoped it would be the e43 with a matching slim filter that could accommodate the the current black chrome hood. Maybe the lesson has finally been learnt: the ability fit and function with black and white contrast filters would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 16 Share #5 Posted February 16 (edited) That looks nice ! I'm always surprised how few used v3 summiluxes seem to be available on the second hand market (comparative to other lenses). Perhaps an indication that those that have them keep them. Look forward to the reviews Edited February 16 by grahamc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted February 16 Share #6 Posted February 16 Leaked lens photo is not v3 though. Perhaps the fuzzy text in the photo is II and not III Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted February 17 Share #7 Posted February 17 Advertisement (gone after registration) It looks like the optics are v3 based but the barrel is v2 based. Focuses to .7, I'm interested. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted February 17 Share #8 Posted February 17 (edited) Yep the silver v1 (and some early v2) is a very pretty lens so a good choice for the housing. For v3 I own the Black Paint over Brass (millennium) version as well as the standard black alu. Much as I want to prefer the BP copy, I find the weight/lightness of the standard black more appealing in actual use. And.for my copies at least the focus ring on the aluminium version is also incredibly quick and light. I love the rendering of both, of course. Edited February 17 by grahamc 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 17 Share #9 Posted February 17 (edited) I really prefer the v1 housing over the standard v3 design. You can bet your bottom dollar that Leica will release a black version at some point and charge for it. Edited February 17 by costa43 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
archive_all Posted February 17 Share #10 Posted February 17 Maybe similar in price to the Steel Rim reissue... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberti Posted February 17 Share #11 Posted February 17 (edited) Great news. I had it on my wish is to replace a V2 (1m is sooo bad) but the cash amount 💸 . . It is always flying away. It has not just a great soft bokeh and focus plane, but it has also a superior colour rendering that I like. Edited February 17 by Alberti Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted February 17 Share #12 Posted February 17 This is great news. The v3 50 lux is by far my favorite 50. I put one of those 7 artisans focus tabs on it and it quickly replaced my 50 lux ASPH for daily carry. I really hope this reissue is a proper clone. I’ll be waiting to see reviews before pre ordering due to all the chaos I experienced with the steel rim reissue. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted February 17 Share #13 Posted February 17 14 hours ago, costa43 said: I really prefer the v1 housing over the standard v3 design. You can bet your bottom dollar that Leica will release a black version at some point and charge for it. I was thinking the same thing. As much as I’d like one in black… it’s probably easier (cheaper?) to buy the silver and send it off to get stripped and painted… assuming it really is brass which who knows. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 17 Share #14 Posted February 17 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Crem said: I was thinking the same thing. As much as I’d like one in black… it’s probably easier (cheaper?) to buy the silver and send it off to get stripped and painted… assuming it really is brass which who knows. There’s something about the silver I really like with this design. If I didn’t already own the standard v3 then maybe I would consider it. I do prefer my vintage lenses to be vintage by age though, it adds to the charm for me. Although the classic line is very very welcome and kudos to Leica for doing this. Edited February 17 by costa43 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsh Posted February 17 Share #15 Posted February 17 (edited) Should be a nice option for those that want the original lens design and qualities. Edited February 17 by rsh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwesi Posted February 17 Share #16 Posted February 17 2 hours ago, costa43 said: There’s something about the silver I really like with this design. If I didn’t already own the standard v3 then maybe I would consider it. I do prefer my vintage lenses to be vintage by age though, it adds to the charm for me. Although the classic line is very very welcome and kudos to Leica for doing this. The more I look at this rumor, the more I feel that this reissue is not based on the v3. this looks like a reissue of the v2 albeit with .7 min focus and an e46 filter size. Otherwise it’s not really a reissue, but a new hybrid lens comprised of equal parts v2 and v3. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted February 18 Share #17 Posted February 18 1 hour ago, Kwesi said: The more I look at this rumor, the more I feel that this reissue is not based on the v3. this looks like a reissue of the v2 albeit with .7 min focus and an e46 filter size. Otherwise it’s not really a reissue, but a new hybrid lens comprised of equal parts v2 and v3. Don’t the v2 and v3 have the same optics? But different coatings? And the v3 has a shorter focus throw with the 0.7 minimum focus? I could be wrong on the optics so feel free to correct me. One thing I suspect is this new lens will have modern coatings like the steel rim, but I really hope they try harder to make it a true clone. I still prefer my 35:1.4v2 vs the steel vim reissue. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted February 18 Share #18 Posted February 18 2 hours ago, Kwesi said: The more I look at this rumor, the more I feel that this reissue is not based on the v3. this looks like a reissue of the v2 albeit with .7 min focus and an e46 filter size. Otherwise it’s not really a reissue, but a new hybrid lens comprised of equal parts v2 and v3. Someone over on FM has posted MTF curves clipped from a chinese datasheet - if true, it looks radically different from the v3 11868 https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1860074/1/#lastmessage 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crem Posted February 18 Share #19 Posted February 18 (edited) 42 minutes ago, FrozenInTime said: Someone over on FM has posted MTF curves clipped from a chinese datasheet - if true, it looks radically different from the v3 11868 https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1860074/1/#lastmessage It really baffles me why Leica does such things. I’m guessing it has to do with making the lens perform to their expectations on high megapixel sensors. I’ll be sticking with my v3 black aluminum. I’m still glad Leica is continuing the classic line. Edited February 18 by Crem Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted February 18 Share #20 Posted February 18 If that MTF is accurate then it’s quite possible that Leica are remaking the original Summilux Pre Asph but with a closer focusing distance and more modern coatings. It makes sense that Leica reissue the first in the line. Off topic but I wish Leica did the same with the Steel Rim reissue, rather than leave it at 1m. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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