Probably the best lens I have ever used. First time testing the Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35 f/2 ASPH 

Happy to see you like the landscape & M photography combo :-). Although it's not a weather sealed system, it feels right at home in the outdoors :-D.

@@berndvandecruys it’s great. Only peeve I have using M in landscape is you can’t turn off long exposure noise reduction on the Ms. Leica needs to fix that.

I used a Summilux 21mm as my main landscape lens when I went to Madagascar in September. It was magic. I’m taking the same Summilux to Tibet in February. It’s a banger

Thanks! Appreciate you stopping by to have a look. Nothing beats a bit of morning light :-).

Thanks Tim! I have been using the Peak Design Everyday Sling 6L bag for a couple of years now. Holds Leica gear perfectly :-).

Thank you

Photography, the gift that keeps on giving 😄. A bit of diversity in subject matter keeps the creative juices flowing 😇. This lens renders colours exceptionally, it’s truly amazing. Together with the microcontrast and 🪒 sharpness it packs a punch. Good eye, the antenna does make for a nice subject, contrasting nature with a human structure. Something to go back to. We should plan that photo trip 🗓

Thanks for your feedback on your experience with the lens so far. I have not yet used the Q2, but almost everyone that I know that has used one is very very positive about it. The 28mm 1.7 with macro possibilities is worth the price of the Q on itself (in the Leica world of course :-)).

I think the Lux paired with a 10-R is a great combo indeed! I am really curious about the M11 and if they managed to make the rangefinder compatible with 30cm minimal focus distance. If not, I imagine the rumoured new Visoflex will be the go-to combo for using the 35mm APO. In any case, I had a really fun experience with this pinnacle lens from Leica! Cheers!

@@berndvandecruys Looking forward to seeing the Visoflex!

@@dhaug indeed, if it has the SL’s EVF quality, M users will be very happy 😊

Thanks! Polariser and Black Pro Mist are my go to filters. ✌🏻

It’s the versatility of this lens that is the biggest appeal for me ✌🏻

Good question. It depends on the photo I think. Most of the time I am out shooting alone or I am the ‘family photographer’ and then it’s nice to use a reflection or shadow to be ‘present’ in some moments. ✌🏻

If you are interested in playing around with one of the files, feel free to reply with a time stamp and I’ll add the DNG in the description 🙂✌🏻

I don’t have any experience with the Sony G master line of lenses, so can’t say :-). But I have no doubt they deliver great results as well.

Very thankful for the opportunity to use it for a couple of days via another photographer. It’s an incredible lens, but as you say very, very exclusive to get.

A 35mm is made for basically everything, travel, street, landscape, … boring or exciting depends on the viewer. As mentioned in the video, I got the opportunity to borrow this extraordinary lens for a quick test while enjoying the outdoors. I don’t pretend that these photos are masterpieces in any way. Lenses and cameras are made for enjoying photography. I wish you lots of photography fun in 2022 and beyond in any case. ✌🏻

@@berndvandecruys Don‘t get me wrong - I mean this lens is way too expensive for just landscape -

@@robertoposa1120 in that case, I totally agree. For the price and optical quality, this lens is meant to be used all day, everyday :-).

Thanks for the good advice! I do carry a sling bag when I’m not using the camera and I have a thumb grip on it as well for support while in use. But you’re right, a neck strap gives even more peace of mind. How are you liking the SL system?

With the vast majority of photography consumed via social media on a smartphone screen these days (and the file compression that accompanies it), these feats of optical engineering are limited to showcase their true potential. In that context it is almost impossible to show a difference that warrants the steep price point. Although seeing how they are able to fit all that engineering in such a tiny package is absolutely wonderful. You’ll appreciate my next video, where I used a GF45mm on a GFX body to play around and do a blind comparison with the 35mm APO. Spot which combo took which photograph :-) ✌🏻