RE: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958

[Aaron Sandler <aaron.sandler@duke.edu>]

Hmmmmm...A minty M6 isn't worth anywhere near $2000.  Unless it's some 
special version, you'd be talking closer to $1000 (or $1200ish for the 
M6TTL).  On the other hand, the lenses are likely worth considerably more 
than $280, maybe $500ish each if they're in great shape.  Add $100ish for 
the filters and it might still work out to have been a good price overall.

Either way, have fun with it!

At 09:20 AM 5/20/2003, you wrote:

>Acctually, I bought Leica M6 (valued 2000$ by the seller (one owner
>only, it was "used but unused"... 20-30 rolls of film - no marks at the
>camera at all, even the plastic protection layer underneath was on, and
>also including original packaging and guarantee papers, dustcover and M6
>grip.
>
>The 50mm/2 DR summicron lens (from 1958) (with near-focus viewer) and
>the 90mm/2.8 Elmarit  (from 1978), a Vivitar 2800 blitz, a "Leica M6 to
>M(3?)"  and 4 filters was together valued 280$ by the seller.
>
>Nice to hear that the 50mm alone is valued more than 500$ although I
>have no intention to sell it.
>
>
>
>--
>Christian Vik
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>[mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of
>Christopher Williams
>Sent: 20. mai 2003 14:36
>To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958
>
>$220 huh? I guess a working 50mm DR Summicron is worth that. :) In
>sharpness
>terms, the DR Summicron is just as sharp as the newer Summicrons. The
>contrast will be less compared to newer glass, but I myself prefer less
>contrast, more sharpness. The debate over Summicrons could last for
>centuries.
>
>Value for a clean DR w/eyes is around $500 and up, depending on
>condition.
>
>Great deal on the 90/2.8 also, one of the most under rated lenses in the
>Leica family.
>
>Chris
>New Orleans
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Christian Vik"
>Subject: [Leica] Summicron 50mm/2 DR from 1958
>
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I just bought a summicron 5cm/2 DR (with "viewer" add-on) and a
>90mm/2.8
> > elmarit for approx 220 usd. The 50mm lens (or 5cm as it says on the
> > lens) is according to the serialnr from 1958 and was made in Wetzlar,
> > Germany. There are no defects/damages on the optics, and the mechanics
> > couldn't be more perfect (in fact a lot better than my newer lenses!).
> > The lens also has a Leitz UVa filter mounted (and always has according
> > to the one I bought the lens from - who owned it the last 10 years
>when
> > it was bought from a store).
> >
> > I haven't had the time to test it properly yet but I wonder about a
>few
> > things:
> > How is the optical qualities of such an old lens compared to a newer
> > one.
> > Also, what is the optical qualities when used in near-range ("macro")
> > mode (0,45cm near focus limit).
> >
> > And also, although not important but I'm curious, what is the value
>for
> > such a lens.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> > Christian Vik
>
>
>
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