Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/05/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]"Tom R. Rice" wrote: > I note that there are some _very_heavy_ prices > listed in Shutterbug for the rigid-mount 50mm > f/2 Summicron lens in screw-mount form. > > I have one of these, use it frequently, but if > it's really worth >$3500, I think I'll lock it > in the safe! Can some kind listmember explain > why this guy is so hot? Summicron 50 rigid chrome: 1.160 screw mount = rarity R8 = exhibition item = once in 5 years 57.980 bayonet mount = rarity R2 = slightly unusual = once in 14 days The safe is a good idea. ;-) Now, not all the screw mount rigid Summicron are original. Some were modified after they left the factory. Is the serial number duplicate inside the mount, when you remove the head ? If not, it may be a sign that it was not originally made like that. The screw mount was also sold alone (without lens head). Lucien