Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/17

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Subject: [Leica] Lens serial number question
From: JBelen@aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2000 19:44:46 EDT
 
I recently read this about the f2.0 Summicron lens.....
"...... is numbered 3,2xx,xxx which indicates it is a better performer for 
the serious shooter rather than the collector. # above the 3mil# indicate the 
latest coatings on the lens."

Does this "latest coating" result in a noticable difference in picture 
quality? What year of manufacture does this serial number (3,2xx,xxx) 
represent? Are all, or most of the lenses in stores today bearing this serial 
number?
Thanks,
Jack