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Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

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p.60 #1 · p.60 #1 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LightLensLab wrote:
Amazing Shots!

Thanks, David!

Any updates on the 35/1.4 AA? Is it going into production? Or not at this time?

Aug 06, 2024 at 04:31 PM

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p.60 #2 · p.60 #2 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

_jim_ wrote:
Thanks, David!

Any updates on the 35/1.4 AA? Is it going into production? Or not at this time?

It will be in production later this year, however we had another priority in terms of 35mm focal length development hence the reason I did not promote the lens until it is set and stone... The said "new" lens announcement will be posted soon however! Excited to hear what you guys think!

Aug 08, 2024 at 02:14 PM

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p.60 #3 · p.60 #3 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LightLensLab wrote:
It will be in production later this year, however we had another priority in terms of 35mm focal length development hence the reason I did not promote the lens until it is set and stone... The said "new" lens announcement will be posted soon however! Excited to hear what you guys think!

👀👀👀👀ohhhhh! Exciting!

A Canon 35/1.5 homage might be cool...or an SPII 35/2...or something rarer...or a novel design...

Excited for your announcement!

Aug 08, 2024 at 02:23 PM

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p.60 #4 · p.60 #4 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

Yeah, like @_jim_@ said, a 35mm Panchro would be great, is the new lens to be announced an other lens than the 28 2.8 that was teased? Blink twice if it isn’t.
I’m quite pumped for the S21 but that one is probably still a bit far.

LightLensLab wrote:
It will be in production later this year, however we had another priority in terms of 35mm focal length development hence the reason I did not promote the lens until it is set and stone... The said "new" lens announcement will be posted soon however! Excited to hear what you guys think!

Aug 08, 2024 at 02:52 PM

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p.60 #5 · p.60 #5 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

While waiting for the 35mm Panchro and the S21, some Elcan things.

LLL Elcan 50mm f2 & Leica M6

Aug 09, 2024 at 09:16 AM

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p.60 #6 · p.60 #6 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

_jim_ wrote:
👀👀👀👀ohhhhh! Exciting!

A Canon 35/1.5 homage might be cool...or an SPII 35/2...or something rarer...or a novel design...

Excited for your announcement!

It will be our first lens that goes the different way than the vintage character...

Aug 09, 2024 at 02:25 PM

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p.60 #7 · p.60 #7 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Speed Panchro II & Leica M9

Aug 10, 2024 at 09:01 AM

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p.60 #8 · p.60 #8 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Speed Panchro II & Leica M9

Aug 11, 2024 at 09:12 AM

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p.60 #9 · p.60 #9 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Speed Panchro II & Nikon Zf

Aug 12, 2024 at 05:51 AM

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p.60 #10 · p.60 #10 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Speed Panchro II & Leica M9

Aug 14, 2024 at 06:34 AM

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p.60 #11 · p.60 #11 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

This thread is soooo long I lost track of comments comparing the LLL 50/1.2 versus the Leica reissue 50/1.2. Of course price is one consideration, but how about the rendering differences? Thanks.

Aug 14, 2024 at 08:27 AM

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p.60 #12 · p.60 #12 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

stgrove wrote:
This thread is soooo long I lost track of comments comparing the LLL 50/1.2 versus the Leica reissue 50/1.2. Of course price is one consideration, but how about the rendering differences? Thanks.

I own a Leica Noctilux 50/1.2 and use it almost on a daily basis.
I played with LLL 50/1.2 for a couple hours but didn't buy.

As far as my bare eyes can figure, there isn't any significant difference between the two in terms of the rendering. The color of LLL might be slightly warmer but I can't be certain, the bokeh of Leica is a tiny bit smoother, the vignetting is comparable (can't really tell too much difference at wide open 1.2 anyway)

Aug 14, 2024 at 08:59 AM

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p.60 #13 · p.60 #13 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

Best that I can tell, LLL nailed the rendering and draw of the lens. The main point of detraction (specific to the LLL vs Leica reissue) are the onion rings present in out-of-focus highlights from the LLL.

Other points of differentiation:
Single coated (LLL) vs Multi-coated (Leica re-issue)
Brass or Titanium Build (LLL) vs. Aluminum (Leica re-issue)
Price

Qualities in common:
Dreamy/totally unique/swirly rendering
Insane astigmatism that creates an almost anamorphic blur away from center
Only the dead center of the frame is sharp between 1.2 and 5.6 (and the center starts getting crazy sharp at f/2)

Aug 14, 2024 at 10:50 AM

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p.60 #14 · p.60 #14 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

I whisper to cats, I tell them about the Leica experience. But it’s a Zf.

LLL Elcan 50mm f2 & Nikon Zf

Aug 17, 2024 at 02:24 PM

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p.60 #15 · p.60 #15 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Elcan 50mm f2 & Nikon Zf

Aug 18, 2024 at 04:30 PM

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p.60 #16 · p.60 #16 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LLL Speed Panchro II & Leica M9

Aug 19, 2024 at 08:06 AM

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p.60 #17 · p.60 #17 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

First of many!

https://lightlenslab.co/blogs/upcoming-project/light-lens-lab-28mm-f-2-8-nine-element-now-available

Aug 27, 2024 at 10:22 PM

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p.60 #18 · p.60 #18 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

LightLensLab wrote:
First of many!

https://lightlenslab.co/blogs/upcoming-project/light-lens-lab-28mm-f-2-8-nine-element-now-available

Does not work on the greatest Leica ever made - the M5.

I’m out.

Aug 28, 2024 at 12:34 AM

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p.60 #19 · p.60 #19 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

Desmolicious wrote:
Does not work on the greatest Leica ever made - the M5.

I’m out.

Is there a list of which M bodies it does/doesn't work on? The rear element looks like it protrude out quite a bit. I'm a little concerned it might hit the sensor on my M11(?)

Aug 28, 2024 at 05:33 AM

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p.60 #20 · p.60 #20 · Light Lens Lab (LLL) replica lenses discussion & image thread

darkspark_ wrote:
Is there a list of which M bodies it does/doesn't work on? The rear element looks like it protrude out quite a bit. I'm a little concerned it might hit the sensor on my M11(?)

From the link above -

Compatible with all digital M cameras, Incompatible with Leica M5 and CL**

Aug 28, 2024 at 05:37 AM

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