p.7 #2 · Leica 35mm Summicron KOB copy by ‘Mandler’
RustyRus wrote:
I’m simply summarizing Bastian’s review. Looking through the sample images he posted, it’s also clear that the lenses don’t have the same maximum aperture. Beyond that, their rendering is noticeably different.
So just out of the gate when copying a lens, you should probably try and get the aperture correct-
Glad you like yours though!!! I am assuming you will be selling your Leica's?
See post p5#6. Focus on green leaves at base of plant. Must dial up my original KOB's, but I remember they looked the same.
Whoever this Bastian guy is he borrowed one and we have no idea about variations with copies. Perhaps as a German he is tired of China knock offs entering the market time and time again. Plus he is one opinion of this lens since many here seem to like it f2.0 or f2.5.
For $350 I am surprised how well made mine is in fact. Want a Leica clone-this is the one to have IMHOO (owners opinion).
p.7 #3 · Leica 35mm Summicron KOB copy by ‘Mandler’
stgrove wrote:
See post p5#6. Focus on green leaves at base of plant. Must dial up my original KOB's, but I remember they looked the same.
Whoever this Bastian guy is he borrowed one and we have no idea about variations with copies. Perhaps as a German he is tired of China knock offs entering the market time and time again. Plus he is one opinion of this lens since many here seem to like it f2.0 or f2.5.
For $350 I am surprised how well made mine is in fact. Want a Leica clone-this is the one to have IMHOO (owners opinion).
Ah you know he’s just a guy who does some of the best lens reviews out there. Let’s throw some shade at him because you don’t like his conclusion on one particular lens 😂
And no he’s not biased against Chinese lenses, quite the contrary. He’s occasionally quite harsh on Leica lenses that aren’t that impressive, e.g the 50mm Noctilux.
