Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
p.3 #1Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
Does anyone out there know of anyone offering a conversion for the Steel Rim to reduce the MFD? I am really excited by Yuri's work, but unfortunately not handy or confident enough to undertake such a feat myself.
Oct 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
p.3 #2Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
lifeandmylens wrote:
Awesome, Shawn! This change made of big difference when focusing close, and I'm sure it will work well on the v2 too.He's been so great to work with! So far he was able to simply replace a screw and reduce MFD to .7m. However it now front focuses slightly on the patch so he is trying to see if he can build up the RF cylinder with some kind of material to correct it. We'll see!I hope it works out!It worked out wonderfully. It ended up he just needed to tighten a couple screws after making the mod and it was good to go. I received it back a few days ago and it's excellent!
He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
What a great thread. It inspired me to contact Yuri about reducing the MFD of my pre-asph v2. It's on its way to him now! I'd love .7mHe reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.
Aug 21, 2026 at 07:14 PM
p.3 #3Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
Fred Miranda wrote:
Awesome, Shawn! This change made of big difference when focusing close, and I'm sure it will work well on the v2 too.He's been so great to work with! So far he was able to simply replace a screw and reduce MFD to .7m. However it now front focuses slightly on the patch so he is trying to see if he can build up the RF cylinder with some kind of material to correct it. We'll see!I hope it works out!It worked out wonderfully. It ended up he just needed to tighten a couple screws after making the mod and it was good to go. I received it back a few days ago and it's excellent!
He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.
Where did you have this done at Fred? I am highly interested in a .62 MFD!
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
What a great thread. It inspired me to contact Yuri about reducing the MFD of my pre-asph v2. It's on its way to him now! I'd love .7mHe reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Where did you have this done at Fred? I am highly interested in a .62 MFD!
Aug 22, 2026 at 12:41 PM
|
p.3 #4Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
nehemiahphoto wrote:
He's been so great to work with! So far he was able to simply replace a screw and reduce MFD to .7m. However it now front focuses slightly on the patch so he is trying to see if he can build up the RF cylinder with some kind of material to correct it. We'll see!I hope it works out!It worked out wonderfully. It ended up he just needed to tighten a couple screws after making the mod and it was good to go. I received it back a few days ago and it's excellent!
He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.Where did you have this done at Fred? I am highly interested in a .62 MFD!
Unfortunately, this was a fun project for someone and isn't offered as a service. That said, it's totally possible for someone or a lens tech to do. I can post images showing what needs to be done. Is that something that interests you?
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
Awesome, Shawn! This change made of big difference when focusing close, and I'm sure it will work well on the v2 too.He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Unfortunately, this was a fun project for someone and isn't offered as a service. That said, it's totally possible for someone or a lens tech to do. I can post images showing what needs to be done. Is that something that interests you?
Aug 23, 2026 at 11:18 AM
p.3 #5Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
Fred Miranda wrote:
I hope it works out!It worked out wonderfully. It ended up he just needed to tighten a couple screws after making the mod and it was good to go. I received it back a few days ago and it's excellent!
He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.Where did you have this done at Fred? I am highly interested in a .62 MFD!Unfortunately, this was a fun project for someone and isn't offered as a service. That said, it's totally possible for someone or a lens tech to do. I can post images showing what needs to be done. Is that something that interests you?
Yes, extremely interested and would appreciate images of the procedure. It remains one of my favorite and most used lenses even after some years. I just had it out tonight on a hike.
nehemiahphoto wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
He's been so great to work with! So far he was able to simply replace a screw and reduce MFD to .7m. However it now front focuses slightly on the patch so he is trying to see if he can build up the RF cylinder with some kind of material to correct it. We'll see!He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Yes, extremely interested and would appreciate images of the procedure. It remains one of my favorite and most used lenses even after some years. I just had it out tonight on a hike.
Aug 25, 2026 at 09:36 PM
p.3 #6Close-up Mod - Leica Summilux-M 35mm F1.4 Steel Rim reissue lens
nehemiahphoto wrote:
It worked out wonderfully. It ended up he just needed to tighten a couple screws after making the mod and it was good to go. I received it back a few days ago and it's excellent!
He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!Last month my Leica 35mm f/1.4 Lux pre-ASPH "Germany version" was modified to focus down to 0.62m, which is the rangefinder limit. So now I can just move the focusing ring to the new MFD, align the RF, and get sharp focus at that distance. It's even closer than what I had with the 35/1.4 Lux SR reissue at 0.75m.Where did you have this done at Fred? I am highly interested in a .62 MFD!Unfortunately, this was a fun project for someone and isn't offered as a service. That said, it's totally possible for someone or a lens tech to do. I can post images showing what needs to be done. Is that something that interests you?Yes, extremely interested and would appreciate images of the procedure. It remains one of my favorite and most used lenses even after some years. I just had it out tonight on a hike.
Beautiful!
I agree, it's my favorite 35mm lens from Leica as well. Instead of posting images of the mod here, I started a thread with more description and plenty of images. You can see it here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1954566/
Fred Miranda wrote
nehemiahphoto wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
lifeandmylens wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
I hope it works out!He reduced minimum focusing distance to around 31" (~.79m). At 31" it front focuses ever so slightly, but from about 31.5" inches onward the patch lines up pretty perfectly. Very happy with it. He said he'll probably do a blog post on it this weekend. I'm looking forward to seeing it!
Beautiful!
I agree, it's my favorite 35mm lens from Leica as well. Instead of posting images of the mod here, I started a thread with more description and plenty of images. You can see it here: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1954566/
Aug 26, 2026 at 11:50 AM