This lens is WEIRD! 👀📸

[itsmeaimbot]

"costs a bit more" *literally 300$ difference*

[ruik]

I would rather buy soviet industar 22p for 20$

[trulsdirio]

I'm not paying 300$ for 20$ worth of brass lol

[telecomprofi]

I feel like we are just months away from Rolleiflex 2.8 resurrection or Zeiss Super Ikonta 80 2.8, I wonder how old vs new price would compare, cause those olde go for crazy prices and most likely will need CLA/Repair. Also I would defenitely enjoy digital TLR with 6x6 sensor, or at least 6x4.5. Some authors argue that such a complex mechanical device would cost mere $7k to manufacture. Contemporary 3d printing and cnc should def help, plus optics advanced a litte too

[JOAQUIM]

I think it’s not reasonable price but it’s gorgeous if you have money to throw away🤷🏻‍♂️

[djNM]

I think the Soviets created their own version of this lens, because some of the (pre M1) Leica styled Fed and Zorki cameras come with a very similar looking collapsible lens.

[有]

$300 for a lens seems too steep, I'll stick with my vintage finds under $100. Vintage lenses have character and quality without breaking the bank.

[Ryan_Wiseman]

Leica M is a fantastic mount option, given that it works with even Sony FZ mount (which is what I'll move to eventually since all my lenses are compatible with adapters)

[sirnubenegra]

I remember when photography was about the photographs, not expensive bad lenses

[AnnaVahtera]

There's nothing reasonable in paying 800+ for 50mm/2. You can get a Leica for cheaper than that.

[WEMGraphy]

Why is it super easy to tell it's your video?
The colouring feels unique

[donkimble]

I have a collapsible summicron I got for cheap because the coating had failed. I got lucky - the glass was flawless. Found a place to recoat it and I had a lens with perfect glass that was 50 years old. It’s a lovely shooter, as everyone knows. The fixed ones sell for more. Never understood that. The elements are identical as I understand it.

[vitellonealvapore]

If it’s a replica then it’s not a “unique design”

[SourPlanet]

Worth mentioning: clickless aperture. That makes it a no-go for me, so thought so may appreciate the info.

[joshlopez]

asahi lenses are, in my opinion, the best vintage lenses to buy.

[LyriicArts]

That is actually so cool imagine seeing a REALLY old lens on a really new camera I would love it

[helgeschneider]

They're really taking the "pay more, get less" to the next level. Though I guess that was to be expected from something targeted towards Leica owners...

[ethankim]

or for basically the same price as the brass one, Nikon 50 f1.8s. Granted, the nikon is larger and has a different look

[rhartle]

How does one even adapt all these vintages lenses to the new mounts?

[nsjey]

I need to buy a Leica M camera body if I need to enjoy this lens. 😢