Leica brand products in any way they see fit, like the Summicron 50mm f2 which is actually made and finished in Portugal but it has in tiny letters (no paint, just engraved) "made in Germany" anyway. That's why the m43 Panasonic lenses are clearly branded as "Leica".
“Chinese knock-offs”... “they are not the first replica”
Smearing is only an issue at the corners. The 7A is perfectly sharp where it matters.
Of course it's about the money. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?
The astigmatism (smearing) is apparent from 8mm and increases towards the corners. It would bother me even if I had that kind of astigmatism in the bokeh.
A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
It is obvious how much it tries to replicate the look of the Leica. Zeiss and CV have their own style. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
It’s not really a knock off. It has its own design different from a Leica lens.It is obvious how much it tries to replicate the look of the Leica. Zeiss and CV have their own style. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
I have the Voigtländer 21mm f/1.4. It's an excellent lens, also due to the inclusion of a floating element. And a great opportunity to save some money by not buying the Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux.
Not talking about internals - but the external design. It's typical chinese knock-off.It’s not really a knock off. It has its own design different from a Leica lens.It is obvious how much it tries to replicate the look of the Leica. Zeiss and CV have their own style. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
Are you blind or just a troll?Not talking about internals - but the external design. It's typical chinese knock-off.It’s not really a knock off. It has its own design different from a Leica lens.It is obvious how much it tries to replicate the look of the Leica. Zeiss and CV have their own style. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
The Leica lens and the 7Artisans lens are designed to be used on a Leica body so they both are at a disadvantage mounted on a Fuji body.
You seem to be upset with Leica and have no respect at all for some of their lenses. Sad, but there are other companies that sell stuff that may make you happier. Maybe you should write a strongly worded letter to Leica HQ and tell them just what you think about them.
Lots of us know we are excellent human beings being members of the Leica Club. You have proved to me that this is a true Leica lens. How, you ask? I know because as soon as I bought it I started feeling the very same superior attitude and exhibiting the same condescending demeanor that you display. Proves to me that it truly is a Leica lens! No non-Leica lens could possibly give me this Elevated Status feeling.
Sad you resort to personal attacks. Sorry if it hurt your feelings. Enjoy your chinese knock-off!Are you blind or just a troll?Not talking about internals - but the external design. It's typical chinese knock-off.It’s not really a knock off. It has its own design different from a Leica lens.It is obvious how much it tries to replicate the look of the Leica. Zeiss and CV have their own style. Why would someone choose chinese knock-off over a Leica if not for the money?A knock-off because it is black, has numbers engraved and glass at the front... Alright I didnt know my Zeiss and CV lenses were knock offs too
