A couple of days ago I had the chance to use the least expensive Leica 35mm lens, the Leica Summarit 35/2.5 on the Panasonic GF1.
I’d like to provide you with just a couple of images I got out of this very nice combination. Most people are put off by the very high price of Leica lenses. Yes, they are expensive but you also get a good resale value.
I personally can’t imagine buying a new Leica lens. Neither my bank account, nor my credit card nor my wife would allow it. And in most cases you’re better off to buy a used one anyway. But if you’re looking for a relatively affordable new Leica 35mm-lens, this may be the way to go.
All pictures at f2.5, from RAW, PP in Lightroom 3
(Click on the images to enlarge)

The Summarit 35 is sharp, provides a nice bokeh and before all is really small and a nice companion for a micro 4/3 camera. I have yet to do some testing of how it behaves on APS-C sensor Smaccs (Small competent cameras) like the Sony Nex. In a view days I should have some results.