yes that was the idea. they btw refuse a return and refund at this point because I have dismantled it, although I have only removed cosmetic parts that would be removed for repaint, a modification that they have allowed and marketed on their Instagram as well as emailed people who have preordered is an option (the email they sent to get the brass one).
Thanks for the mention haha 👍 that being said, I can feel the pain of yours :/ for some reason I still hope to be surprised when my version comes home for a review. I still feel very intrigued about how they could come up with this build quality after making an honnestly great 50 1.1 for much less money...
yeah apparently its possible that theres no wobble on your copy. the sharpness is fine, i wouldn't say better than nokton but reasonable. the upsetting thing is rather the build than the optics for me.
@@Bbarm97 optics is always a matter of taste indeed. Build is more concerning. Waiting for my sample before emitting any judgement. Also, do you think it is possible that this first brass edition is actually first produced parts before mass production adjustments? It's a theory that could explain why they were shipped that long before the regular parts.
@@MrVincentbihler i think they couldnt get chroming done thats why. i think all lenses will have same parts. the issue with the wobble is because they helicoid keys dont have a slit to adjust. if you look at voigtlander lenses all of them have slits in their helicoid keys to expand if needed to fit perfectly so to focus with no wobble. screw size is and easier fix if you can tap the holes and create new threads (not so hard on brass). for the helicoid key youd need to remove one of each pair, cut a slit with a jewelers saw and expand gently untill theres no play. these should have been fixed in the factory tho.
hi tengo la misma experiencia que tu , lo he devuelto a la fábrica, el objetivo es peor que un prototipo . tenía mucho ganas y esperaba más de seis meses y por fin tuve una basura en la mano
i wouldnt go so far to say that but i can guarantee that a voigtlander lens has better build and image quality. Also most Japanese lenses from the last century have comparable if not better quality. russian lenses are sometimes really good sometimes really bad. for 35mm not many options exist for leica m. id recommend voigtlander
Great in depth video! I am really glad that I didn't pull the trigger on this one :S
Thanks for posting this. Sorry you had to be the one to post it, though. I am sure you have saved many a huge headache, and of course, the money.
yes that was the idea. they btw refuse a return and refund at this point because I have dismantled it, although I have only removed cosmetic parts that would be removed for repaint, a modification that they have allowed and marketed on their Instagram as well as emailed people who have preordered is an option (the email they sent to get the brass one).
Thanks for the mention haha 👍 that being said, I can feel the pain of yours :/ for some reason I still hope to be surprised when my version comes home for a review. I still feel very intrigued about how they could come up with this build quality after making an honnestly great 50 1.1 for much less money...
yeah apparently its possible that theres no wobble on your copy. the sharpness is fine, i wouldn't say better than nokton but reasonable. the upsetting thing is rather the build than the optics for me.
@@Bbarm97 optics is always a matter of taste indeed. Build is more concerning. Waiting for my sample before emitting any judgement. Also, do you think it is possible that this first brass edition is actually first produced parts before mass production adjustments? It's a theory that could explain why they were shipped that long before the regular parts.
@@MrVincentbihler i think they couldnt get chroming done thats why. i think all lenses will have same parts. the issue with the wobble is because they helicoid keys dont have a slit to adjust. if you look at voigtlander lenses all of them have slits in their helicoid keys to expand if needed to fit perfectly so to focus with no wobble. screw size is and easier fix if you can tap the holes and create new threads (not so hard on brass). for the helicoid key youd need to remove one of each pair, cut a slit with a jewelers saw and expand gently untill theres no play. these should have been fixed in the factory tho.
Brass looks so pretty :( If only.
hi tengo la misma experiencia que tu , lo he devuelto a la fábrica, el objetivo es peor que un prototipo . tenía mucho ganas y esperaba más de seis meses y por fin tuve una basura en la mano
I am sorry you had the same experience. I am glad you managed to return it. I will have to open a dispute on Paypal to return it as they ignore me
This is why you don’t buy cheap Chinese lenses
sadly i agree now
old ussr lens are better solution than chinese's.
i wouldnt go so far to say that but i can guarantee that a voigtlander lens has better build and image quality. Also most Japanese lenses from the last century have comparable if not better quality. russian lenses are sometimes really good sometimes really bad. for 35mm not many options exist for leica m. id recommend voigtlander
dude you living in the janitor room?
its what happens when you have storage, chemicals for developing, tools and workshop in one room :D