Intro

How did I get this lens?

Shooting Plan

Ergonomics

My Verdict

Size & Weight

Price

Voigtlander 35mm f2 APO

TT Artisan 35mm f2 APO

Outro

Introduction

Build & Design

Images & Performance

1 Lens to rule them all?

Final Thoughts

Introduction

Unboxing the new Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4

What’s on my table in front of me

Protecting the new lens glass

Comparing the NEW and OLD Summilux 35mm

Lens hood and lens cap design

Engravings

Aperture ring design and mechanics

Minimum focussing distance and scales

Focus ring travel way

Further specifications of the new lens

Mounting the new Summilux lens on the Leica M11

Conclusions

Introduction

Unboxing the Leica 35mm Steel Rim Reissue

Lens Hoods

The Lens Itself

History of the Steel Rim Lenses

Intro

Sample Photos

Optical Performance

Built Quality

Conclusion

Lightest and Smallest

Only Weighs Around 200 G

Lightweight

Performs like any Leica Lens

Really Good Sharpness

Really Nice Sharpness

Lens Feels and Looks Fantastic

Compact Form Factor

Ideal for Street Photography

Hefty Price Tag

The Leica 35mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 FLE Model 11873

The first Leica lenses were the 50mm lenses

Should I get a 50mm or a 35mm?

Which lens are you?

The Glory of 50mm focal length

Tilting lines or straight lines

Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 "Steel Rim" 1966 and 2022 models

Original "Steel Rim" collectors prices

Not a perfect lens, but a beautiful lens

"Steel Rim" and Version II same optical design

Leica 35mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 "Double Aspherical" Model 11873

Hand-grinded in Canada

Leica 35 Summilux-M ASPH F/1.4 FLE Model 11663

Comparison of FLE and Double-Asperical

Current Leica 35mm Summilux lenses

What is an "Floating Element" (FLE)

Focus Diffraction

Leica 35mm Summilux-M ASPH f/1.4 FLE "Close Focus" Model 11726

The hidden department in the Leica lens box

35mm Summilux for professional use: A workhorse!

The Leica Look

The Classic Lens

How to justify $20,000 for a lens

How handmade lenses are made vs "uniform production"

Conclusion

Aperture

Lock Out Filter Hood

Focused Tab

Example Photos

Edge Sharpness

Vignetting

Verdict Which Lens Do You Prefer of the 35 Apo

Image Quality Is Better

Bokeh

Prices

Weight and Dimensions

Clip On 12504 Hood

Size Comparisons

Mounted on a Leica

Engravings

Aperture Ring

Focusing Ring

Physical Design

Balance

Price and Availability

Sample Pictures

Focuses Down to 0.4 Meters

Take 46 Millimeter Filters

Really Lightweight

Focusing Ring Is Really Smooth

Intro

Optics vs 35mm Summilux

Design

Depth of Field Scale / Aperture

Color Option

Square Hood with Leica M Viewfinder

Lens Issues

Conclusion

Aperture & Focusing Rings

Weight & Dimensions

Size Comparisons

Mounted on a Leica MP

Hood & Filter Issues

Finish & Design

Sample Pictures

How Small and Compact It Is

Focus Throw Is Smooth

Really Nice Compact Size

Intro

Design

Aperture ring

Filters

Mounting the lens on a black M camera body

Differences in the lens system

Aperture blade count

Firmware update for the M11

Conclusion

Intro

First Impressions

Size and Weight

Does it come in silver?

Size Comparison to M3

Price

Why Buy a New M6?

Reliability and Repairability

Sample images

Conclusion

Intro

My 2 Lenses I've Used for Years

Going for the 35mm Summilux

Shout out to Tim Lei!

Paying the Bills (Ad Break)

Unboxing the 35mm Summilux

Close Focus Abilities

First Impressions 1 Week Later