Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/28

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Subject: Re: 90/2.8 Elmarit
From: Paul Schliesser <paulsc@eos.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 97 16:15:26 -0400
 
>I understand that the subject lens was originally in chrome finish 
>and changed to black later.  Does anyone know when it happened with 
>what serial number range?

The 90/2.8 Elmarit was made in chrome up until mid 1968. I don't know 
what serial numbers this would include, but 1968 serial numbers run from 
2 254 401 through 2 312 750, so if it's before this range, it would be 
chrome, if after, it would be black.

- - Paul