New Leica Lens: 35mm APO Summicron-M f/2.0 ASPH

[NickCharnas]

THREE aspherical elements WOAH! I can’t wait to see it with your MP. Looking forward to all the film through this lens. Thanks for this awesome video!

[GastonShutters]

My go to lens for everything. Great review

[ilyamiskov]

I currently own two of the 35mm Summilux FLE v2 and one 75mm APO Summicron f/2.

I think the 35mm APO would be the perfect lens, but I couldn't justify buying one just to reduce chromatic aberrations. I also like the character that the summilux lenses give, however I must say from shooting the 75mm APO that it's also very beautiful and I didn't feel like I was missing the extra stop of light. However that might be due to the fact that it's not my main lens. I use my 35mm Lux like 90-95% of the time and in some cases I actually do like having that extra stop.

It'd be a dream to eventually get an entire range of focal lengths in their APO variants, so 35mm, 50mm, 75mm (which I own) and 90mm. I think that would cover pretty much 99% of my needs. I'd maybe add a 28mm and a 135mm to this range and that would complete it for me.

[vanandpillai]

Looking very forward to the film images from your MP! ❤

[BWen]

Just a sleek $20k setup. Awesome review.

[berndvandecruys]

Awesome lens and perfect fit for an M body. If I could choose only one lens, this one would be a contender. But have to sell my entire kit to afford one 😂

[chapsibnnoel]

S C, you may have just changed my mind. I was seriously leaning towards the 35 Lux MK II. As I understand it, these two lenses are very compatible at f2. And nearly indistinguishable when stopped down further. When considering that — the significant price difference between these gems immediately comes into play. And because I shoot at lot in B&W, CA really isn’t as big a concern for me. But size is always a factor. And given my penchant for B&W, high megapixels of the M11/M11 M, and future M digital bodies, plus the amazing images APO glass and film create — you probably just cost me money. I should probably thank you, but if my wife finds out — I’m blaming this purchase all on you. Own that. “Stay Safe and Be Blessed.”, Doc Chaps

[Memeister]

If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living?

[didiermignon]

For sure yes, he can be my only lens for street photography !

[strengthhkhkhk]

Great review, 35mm Apo is my only M lens for my m11p, considering for a 50mm lens, which one you recommend? Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH seems very interesting but it's a 2008 lens so maybe I should wait for a update version?

[davissonnguyen]

Would you say its better than the 50 APO ?

[makmakL]

This is a great review indeed. The lens is phenomenal. It is the sharpest M mount lens period. The close focus is a bonus. I own many Voigtländer lenses including the 35 APO Lanthar F2 lens to pair with my M11P. The only Leica lens I own is the Summilux 50mm F1.4 ASPH new version with closer minimum focus. My next Leica lens will definitely be the one you just reviewed.