p.11 #1 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Desmolicious wrote:
Wish they would send me a brand new M6 (that works properly) instead of trying to fix my defective brand new one...
You could have just as easily been sent two or three new M6 by now that also scratched and be right back where you started each time. They probably don't have any extra units to send anyway. Likely they made the first batch of M6 then shifted over to something else like black MPs.
p.11 #5 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Picked up the Steel rim about a week ago...Nothing but love for this little gem!
Its very unique shot wide open and as sharp as I need it to be stopped down. Very happy with it so far! Its tiny size even got me into an NBA game with it attached to an MP body. The role is still being developed but excited to see how this works with film.
p.11 #7 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Desmolicious wrote:
Yeah the size of the lens is fantastic. Fast and tiny - perfect for an M - makes it so enjoyable to use.
I just wanted to share that I'm really enjoying using my 35/1.4 SR with an ultra-thin UV filter and no hood. The flare that comes with this lens is actually really pleasant, and I've found that the hood doesn't really make much of a difference.
I've found that this setup is super compact, and I can even use the supplied lens cover with this filter! However, I will say that the cover doesn't work as well with other filters, so I'm really glad that this combination works so well for me.
p.11 #8 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Fred Miranda wrote:
I just wanted to share that I'm really enjoying using my 35/1.4 SR with an ultra-thin UV filter and no hood. The flare that comes with this lens is actually really pleasant, and I've found that the hood doesn't really make much of a difference.
I've found that this setup is super compact, and I can even use the supplied lens cover with this filter! However, I will say that the cover doesn't work as well with other filters, so I'm really glad that this combination works so well for me.
Nice! What filter is that?
I also skip the lens hoods with small lenses, as they nearly always double the size of the lens!
I also have a 43mm for my Leica 50/1.4 Lux BC that allows the original hood to be attached. This lens' hood does not attach when using regular filters, even thin ones like the B+W series.
Heliopans are the only filter that I have tried that will actually work with this lens and hood.
Hey there!
The 50/1.4 lux BC is known for not being able to fit a filter and original hood, unless the filter is super-duper-thin like the Eins. The Heliopan filter is thin, but it's still 2-3 times thicker than the Eins and I'm sure it won't work for this purpose. Just thought I'd share that with you!
p.11 #15 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Never tried a Eins. Actually had never heard of them. The Heliopans are thinner than the lens barrel on my 24 Elmarit. All the other brands I have tried are even or slightly bigger and the hood will not work with those.
Fred I think were are discussing two different things DOH on my part. The reason my hood wont fit is because of the circumference and the thickness of the filter enclosure. I think you are referring to how much it extends out from the front of the lens?
p.11 #18 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Fred Miranda wrote:
Just wanted to give you an update on my Leica 35/1.4 Steel Rim lens. I had to send it in for repair because the focusing ring was a bit sticky, the aperture was wobbly, and the lens wasn't properly aligned with the RF. I ended up waiting for 3 months for the repair to be completed, but Leica surprised me by sending me a brand new lens instead!
It took a little longer than expected because my lens ended up in Germany and they're dealing with a backlog at the moment, but the good news is that the new lens is absolutely perfect! None of the issues from the first one, and I couldn't be happier....Show more →
It’s nice that they replaced it with a properly working lens.
But it makes you wonder about how your first lens made it through all their quality control checks and to a customer…
p.11 #19 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
Desmolicious wrote:
It’s nice that they replaced it with a properly working lens.
But it makes you wonder about how your first lens made it through all their quality control checks and to a customer…
Perhaps there were issues with their initial batch, such as a rigid focusing ring, a loose aperture ring, and RF adjustment issues, which I have come across in various reports. Unfortunately, my copy also suffered from these problems. However, I am pleased to say that my new copy does not have any of these issues. It is uncertain whether Leica has improved their quality control or if I was simply fortunate this time.
p.11 #20 · Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Steel Rim lens
What an interesting lens. Tried one at a retailer on Saturday. Very much on the fence about buying it. Was expecting better stopped down performance at f/5.6 and f/8 at infinity. But the draw is still strong, and the design of the lens is lovely outside of the brain fart that is the hood and cap situation. As it is, the cap only works without a hood and without a filter. The hoods only work without a filter. The screw on hood is not machined in a way to guarantee precise positioning of the vent for RF shooting. The science of thread cutting has existed for a very long time to achieve precision clocked threads, but Leica didn't manage here. It's bizarre that this happens with a lens like this. Still doesn't make me want the lens less
If someone is willing to look at a couple M11 DNG files at infinity, and tell me that my these results are similar to theirs, it would be much appreciated.
