My Leica 50mm Summilux-SL f1.4 ASPH Arrived Today!:
This is a short post because right now, I’m getting ready to meet Bob from Bergen County Camera. Why am I going? Because ladies and gentlemen, Bob has my 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH waiting for me :)! I’ve been patiently impatiently waiting for this lens for quite some time. It was one of the reasons why I decided to get an SL in the first place.
Those who frequent my blog regularly know that the 50mm focal length is my favorite, and the only 50mm lens I have a crazy obsession for isn’t a Noctilux or an APO, it has always been the 50mm Summilux ASPH for the M. For me, it’s the perfect combination of superb optics, speed, size, build quality, and Leica rendering. Leica has been hyping the new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH for quite some time, and descriptions like new reference, and statement lens have been drilled into my head. Those are pretty big words from a camera manufacturer already known for making some of the best optics out there. The new SL lenses are all about no compromise optics and build. It’s about breaking new boundaries in lens design, etc., which is one of the reasons why I’m willing to live with the larger size, and another reason why I decided to get an SL. If that’s the case, this new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH is probably going to be pretty spectacular to say the least.
So, you CAN bet I will be reviewing the new 50mm Summilux-SL ASPH! I will make it my first priority, and I will be sure to take a lot of pictures for my review. I won’t rush it because I want this to be as informative as possible given the insane price tag (I mentioned when I bought my SL that I would be eating ramen for a year but after this lens, I may just be able to afford the soup base) but at the same time, it’ll come out as soon as possible given that there are probably some SL owners eager to see if this lens is for them. Anyway, have to go, and sorry for just a pic of the box. Will post more when I get my hands on it!
Hi Patrick,
I hope you’ll be happy with the lens and also that it maybe exceeds your expectations.
Cheers,
Steve
Hi Steve,
Sorry for the late reply! Thank you very much, and I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays!
Best,
Patrick
Hello Patrick,
I will be very interested to read & see all that you have to say about this incredible lens when you get to that point. But meanwhile just really enjoy the process of getting there! Congratulations & my best wishes for this becoming your Leica dream come true.
Jed
Thanks Jed!
Sorry for the late reply! I’ve been using the lens around the house, and I took it out for a short while but tomorrow is when I actually get to use it for the whole day. I’m super excited :). I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays, and thanks for the advice!
Best,
Patrick
Hey Patrick,
Do you have sample photos from the SL with this lens?
Dane
Hi Dane,
Sorry for the late reply! Been getting over a cold. I know it’s been taking a little long but I will be posting my review soon, I promise :)! I should have plenty of samples too. It’s definitely a great lens though :)!
Best,
Patrick