Update #2: here is the response I got from Digitalrev:
Dear Leica Rumors,
Just to clarify the post regarding the NEW 35mm Summilux-M ASPH:
- The product image was mistakingly linked to the 35mm Summilux-R and has now been changed.
- This is for the current 35mm Summilux-M ASPH, not the anticipated NEW one.
- The NEW label on the product thumbnail is something that we put on recently uploaded products.
Apologies for any confusion caused.Best regards,
DigitalRev
Update: the shown picture is from the 35mm 1.4 lens for R series but not the specs, they are from the current 35mm 1.4 version. This is probably a placeholder for the new model (it is labeled as “NEW”).
Go to Digitalrev and read about the new Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 ASPH Lens. The price is listed as US$4,295.00. Availability is listed as in 4-7 days.
- Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 47ã, 40ã, 27ã
- Bayonet Filter (type) Lens hood Dimensions and weight
- Number of elements / groups: 9 / 5 Focal length: 35.6 mm
- Entrance pupil: 16.8 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)
- Focusing range: 0.7 m to Infinity
- Scale: combined meter/feet-increments
- Smallest object field: 420 mm x 630 mm
- Highest reproduction ratio: 1:17.5
- Setting / Type: with clickstops (including half values), manual diaphragm
- Smallest aperture: f/16 Leica M quick-change bayonet internal thread for screw-in type filters E 46 separate, clip-on type, lockable
- Length: 46.2 mm
- Largest diameter: 53 mm
- Weight: approx. 320 g
More details after the break:
Product Details
This lens is among the very best in terms of sheer quality of design. Its exceptional picture performance in such a compact package is an outstanding achievement of Leica’s aspherical technology. The hallmarks of this remarkable lens include high contrast, superb detail rendition across the image field, excellent flatness of field, and very low coma – all at virtually the same quality even at distances down to 0.7 meters (28 in). The 35 mm focal length is already the standard for many Leica photographers. Ultra-high speed paired with outstanding optical characteristics and compact dimensions make this Summilux a universal wide-angle lens. Its uses range from medium-distance portrait photography to landscape shots. We can recommend it without reservation as a top lens, best suited for available light photography.
The outstanding imaging performance of this very compact lens is due to the application of aspherical technology. It delivers high contrasts, excellent detail rendition over the entire image area, good field flatness, and it has extremely low coma. Because all these qualities remain practically unchanged in the close-up range down to 0.7 m (28 in), this Summilux lens is the universal wide- angle lens. Its applications range from portraits at medium distances all the way to landscape photographs. The 35 mm lenses are already considered to be standard lenses in the Leica M system. With its large aperture, this lens masters all photographic situa- tions superbly.
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this is a lens for leias R series…!!
that is the summilux 35 for the R-System!
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_QomDizboK-A/SHwRK_eNw7I/AAAAAAAAAoQ/6pVmByjzYj4/s1600-h/51-SUMMILUX-R-35-MM-F1.4-1991-PHOTO-1.jpg
it is listed as M
and is listed as “New”, maybe they did not have a picture yet
What’s with the new compact cameras, that will be announced. Are there any rumors? I thought they will be today.
The specs are NOT from the 35 1.5 R lens:
http://en.leica-camera.com/photography/r_system/lenses/3799.html
Here are the specs of the R lens:
Technical Data
Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) Optical design
Distance setting
Diaphragm Bayonet
Filter (type) Lens hood Dimensions and weight
Engineering drawing
63°, 54°, 38° Number of elements / groups: 10 / 9 Focal length: 35.9 mm Entrance pupil: 32.6 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction) Focusing range: 0.5 m to Infinity Scale: Combined meter/feet-increments Smallest object field: 266 mm x 399 mm Highest reproduction ratio: 1:11 Setting / Type: Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm Smallest aperture: f/16 LEICA R quick-change bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9, additional electronic exposure control Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 67 Built-in, telescopic Length: 76 mm Largest diameter: 75 mm Weight: approx. 685 g
no picture, no proof. sorry
who cares about the specs.
i think it’s “new” in there leica line up. the specs are identical with the current 35 lux asph. perhaps digitalrev just grabbed the wrong pic.
Relax everybody, this is just a rumor. I also got confused when I saw it the first time. The Admin is trying his best to find valid info, don’t give him hard time unless you can do better.
I think this R lens is no longer in production and not available for sale. Why would they list it as new?
The pic might have been a “mistake” on the part of digitalrev’s webmaster, but the fact remains that a new Summilux-M 35mm is coming very soon. My local Leica dealer (Canada) confirmed this about 10 days ago. Also confirmed the use of floating element to correct “problem” with front focus/rear focus reported to Leica with current version of 35mm ‘Lux asph (a much more sensitive issue with digital). No word on price, dates, size, etc … Stay tuned for more …
John, I got multiple reports that this lens will be available in March, that means the announcement should be soon – I expect it to be around PMA, it just makes sense. Leica is not part of PMA this year but all major photo new org. will be reporting on new products.
Last year Leica announced several products right before PMA.
I also know that several dealers are already taking pre-orders for this new lens (will not mention names here).
I have independent confirmation from Solms last December that this lens is coming out; I think this is a 99% confirmed rumor. I don’ thtink it makes any sense to introduce a new 35mm R lens.
Not to rain on the parade, but the descriptive text and tech specs are copied verbatim from the current 35 Lux ASPH. A redesigned 35 Lux might be coming out (I truthfully don’t know and am not bound by any NDA), but these just aren’t the specs for it.
David,
The new Leica lens which should be announced is an M lens – not an R lens. Everything points to a new Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 Asph (w floating element). No idea why the mix-up with the old (1980!) 35mm Summilux-R lens.
BTW, speaking of R lenses, any news or rumors about Leica’s promised digital camera “solution” for Leica-R lenses? A new (APS-H) “EVIL” Digilux w Leica-R lens mount maybe?
@John F
I know we are discussing the rumored new M lens. If you take a look at the descriptive text and the technical specifications from this page and compare them with the current 35 Summilux-M ASPH, you will see they are exactly the same (word for word).
http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/lenses/2180.html
http://us.leica-camera.com/assets/file/download.php?filename=file_4252.pdf
And, no, I haven’t heard anything about the R solution. Too bad really. I’m a huge fan of the R system.
$3,300 Euro, end of March shipping. I am also seeing a lot of used Summilux 35mm ASPH being listed on eBay in the last couple of weeks.
@Lucky11: I wouldn’t call it a complete BS, though lets keep in mind this is a rumor site and speculating is a part of the fun. But the 35mm Lux is speculation no more; end of March is confirmed. the Euro price is firm but don’t know about the U.S. price, as that may be subject to change given what the Euro/USD is doing right now.
Yes, I also got multiple tips that it will be available in March, but I thought it will be officially announced in February around PMA, otherwise this will mean that they have to announce it and available in stores in a short period of time.