Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] leica M Summilux 50 f1.4
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Sat, 14 Sep 2002 16:03:41 +0200
References: <20020906130232.766ED19C105@sashimi.toad.net> <25474.1031322808@www36.gmx.net>

Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de wrote:

> > I would guess your screw mount Summilux is worth a lot more than $1,030
> > because, unless I am mistaken, less than 600 screw mount 50/1.4s were
> > made.
>
> Yes, if it would be the classic screw mount Summilux 50mm (1st version).
> But there was also a limited run of the current Summilux (with build in
> hood) in screw mount. You can see them on Ebay or offered by dealers once in a
> while. Obviously they didn't sell very well.

I guess not, since presumably LTM users prefer more antique glass like Summitars
and the like. For me this was great, since it enabled me to pick up a brand new
Summilux at Foto Oehling last year for 2700 DM (including the LTM-M adapter).

Nathan

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In reply to: Message from "Steve LeHuray" <icommag@toad.net> (Re: [Leica] leica M Summilux 50 f1.4)
Message from Dr.Alexander.Kraus@gmx.de (Re: [Leica] leica M Summilux 50 f1.4)