Re: [Leica] questions about Leica lenses

[John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>]

Judging by the serial numbers, both lenses will have the R cam. The 50 might
also have the other two cams for the SL and SL2 but this is not important to
you,

John Collier

Please do ask questions. Sometimes questions get missed in the heat of
threads about single malt Scotch and camera strap length. Do not get
discouraged just repost them.

> From: "john beckman" <apologist2000@hotmail.com>
> 
> Hi -- I'm thinking about buying into the Leica R system.  I have been
> offered a nearly new R8, and a used summicron 50 f/2 and Elmarit 90 f/2.8.
> 
> How do I determine whether these lenses are 3 cam or 2 cam?  I don't see
> three things that I think of "cams".
> 
> Is there a way to tell by their functionality on the camera?  Or by their
> serial numbers?  The 90 is 36XXXXX; the 50 is 31XXXXX.  Both lenses have
> their focal length written on the barrel in a sort of computer typeface in
> orange.
> 
> This is my first time with this system, so I apologize for the novice
> questions and would appreciate any input
>