The silver version of the Leica 28mm Summicro-M ASPH lens (#11661) is now discontinued. B&H and Amazon still has them in stock (Adorama is out of stock). If you had plans to buy this lens, now would be a good time to do so. FYI the 50mm Summicron-M silver version (#11816) was discontinued back in […]
Rayqual will offer Sony E mount adapter for Leica M lenses. The adapter is expected to be available in July, 2010. With this adapter you will be able to use your Leica M lenses on a Sony NEX camera. For more details visit DC.watch.
Currently Amazon (US) is taking pre-orders for the new version of the Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M lens: Update: Reddotcameras (UK) is also taking pre-orders.
Erwin Puts published the first part review of the new Leica 35mm Summilux lens: “The new SX35FLE is a definite improvement over its predecessor. But the main advantages are to be found in the focusing range from 1 meter to 3 or even 4 meters. There the performance gain is visible and to be appreciated.”
The new 35 Summilux lens is now on Lieca’s website: Tech data download (PDF file) Sample shots in jpg and dng format. MTF charts comparison @ f/1.4: old (left) vs. new (right) version: Lens design: old (top) vs. new (bottom): Technical data comparison after the break:
Some more high-res pictures of the new Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH lens – click on image for larger view (see official press release here): Two more after the break:
Solms, Germany (May 16, 2010) – Leica Camera AG presents the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH, a revised version of the Leica M rangefinder system’s popular wide-angle lens. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. sets a whole new standard in the fast wide-angle lens portfolio, utilizing the latest developments in the fields of optics […]
