I've realized I have started to share rather a lot of Leica content, but it's for two good reasons: The first is that, as I have discussed several times before, I wasn't a fan of Leica cameras and lenses — often referring to them as wildly overpriced — until I tried a few. The second is that they are arguably the most polarizing camera brand around, for reasons captured in point one.
The Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Steel Rim for the M-mount isn't just another fast prime, it's more than that. In fact, it's designed to mimic the style, aesthetic, and results of the 1960s iteration of the lens, and as you can see in this video by Barrera, that isn't merely marketing bluster. I have felt what Barrera discusses in this video — a sort of childlike enjoyment of shooting — and it has happened with two different brands. The first is Hasselblad (specifically their older cameras) and the second is Leica. Perhaps there is something to be said about the high prices being justified, but I daren't say it.
What do you make of this lens? Is it worth its price?
