Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/03/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Gary Klein wrote: > I am interested in obtaining the correct lens shade for my newly > refurbished 50mm f2.8 Elmar lens in M mount. From what I found via the > serial number archives it was produced in 1957, which makes it a mere 42 > years old. > > Since I am not as well versed as many of you are in the quirky Leitz > numbering system, can you help me in finding out exactly what I need? I of > course am going to have to obtain a "vintage" part to pull this off. > > Thanks in Advance > > gck Gary, The correct lens shade for this lens: ITOOY or 12580 made first in 1956. Early version had a narrow chrome band. Engraved: "Elmar 5cm". Later version had a wide chrome band engraved:" 1:2.8/50 1:3.3/50. This information comes from the Leica Accessory Guide By Hove Foto books. Regards, Horst Schmidt