NEW LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f/2 | FIRST of its KIND

In the video I provide a comprehensive review of the new Leica Apo-Summicron-M 35mm f/2.0 ASPH lens, shot on the Leica M10-R.

Content:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Elements of the lens and build quality
02:10 Close-up images of the lens
02:54 Apo-Summicron-SL 35 f/2 vs Apo-Summicron-M 35 f/2
03:58 This new M-lens is the First of its Kind
05:15 Apo-Summicron-M vs Summicron-M vs Summilux-M at 35mm
08:07 Focussing distance and magnification ratios
10:48 Apo-Summicron-M vs Summicron-M: totally different
12:16 A very special 2-zones and 300-degree focus ring
17:26 Zone- and range-focussing: quicker than autofocus for street
21:04 Sample image: wide open, close-up, sharpness, bokeh
23:31 Conclusions

Watch in 4K to avoid video compression artefacts.

[drc]

This is phenomenal. And your explanation is the best. Detailed, concise, and clear. Thank you!

[DavidDatura]

I’ve been waiting for a review of this fantastic lens. And got one here sooner than I was expecting.

[Biosynchro]

I must admit that the 35mm focal length is almost perfect for gatherings like parties and so on. But, for indoor use, a 28mm might be slightly more useful. It depends on the space.

Personally, if I ever shoot another party, I think I'm going to take with me equivalents of 28mm and 50mm. You can do it all with a 35mm of course, but I think I would prefer some variety.

However, you cannot do a wedding with just a 28 and a 50. You do need a tele zoom to get close-ups of guests at their tables and so on. Just IMHO. Maybe some of you have shot weddings with nothing longer than 50mm or maybe 90mm. If so, I can respect that!

[uclasuzuki]

Thank you for the Great review presentation as usual, and very pleasant pictures!! Only 30cm in shortest focus distance and the predictable field distances.
What an amazing lens this is!!

[chrisloomis]

I have APO / ASPH 90mm f2 ; Do not know if is a great lens but I love using that lens. The 90mm is a pleasure to use, cherish it.

[kubowich]

For now, happy with my 35 asph v1....in a couple years, will definitely upgrade to this.

[paulsehstedt]

Well, I'll never become a 35 mm guy, but your video is very informative and well explained.

[cw]

17:10 is this problem also with m11-p?

[NikCan]

Always a brilliant presentation and thoroughly informative

[kollegekool]

I am a big fan of the 28mm focal length and of the APO Summicron SL 28mm. I really hope they bring this lens to M mount in the near future!

[michaelcampbell]

Excellent video explaining the features and benefits of this great lens and the tech specs. Thank you

[wingaishi]

Tri elmar (wate) has due focusing zone that goes down to 0.3m as well. Just a clarification

[hioe]

Awesome does the summicron APO take filters with the lens hood on?

[itzeddyh]

Hello. Really enjoy your video. I was hoping to put the APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 on the Hasselblad 907x and be my primary setup for both close up Food shots (0.3m), traveling (28mm equivalent), and portrait (F1.4 equivalent and crop a bit). But concerns about the vignetting on 907X/50CII and not enough DOF. Would appreciate any feedback with this setup

[kevinsmith]

At 12:00, you compare sharpness but at difference crop percentages…. Kind of apples and oranges ?

[LucyS]

Looks like an amazing lens! Thanks Math!

[gewglesux]

I have a MP coming shortly. I don't however have a lens to mount on it. I'm still trying to figure out if it's worth money to get the APO Summicron or the ASPH Summilux. Because it's going on a 35mm film Camera and NOT a digital I am unsure of what i should do. I will be using this primarily for Street Shooting I like 50mm but this 35mm is something of Beauty.
Thanks.

[hotlippsmartin]

Great review, thank you. Very helpful.

[benwang]

I wonder what If I only can have newly launched 50 mm Noctilux F 1.2 or APO Summicron 35mm F2. Which one I should get? Any idea? Thank you!

[johnnybombas]

Great video. Would love to see how the Voigtlander 35 APO compares against this one.