Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nope, The SAWOO-MW is the lens with the "goggles" for the M3 (source: Lager). So you have the right box for the lens. As to a price? Check completed auctions on eBay. John Collier On Oct 29, 2004, at 2:25 PM, jane ranshaw wrote: > Thanks for responding. The lens says "Summicron 1:2/35 Leitz Wetzlar > 1631171 > and it has the googles. Is it possible that I have two lenses > combined? It > is a black finish, mostly (some chrome on the lenses). > Jane Ranshaw > janeranshaw@ameritech.net > > > From: Dan Colucci > >> The code on the box SAWOO-MW refers to the 35mm Summicron lens without >> googles ( as you write, "viewfinders")...If yours has the attached >> "eyes" it's a Leica Summicron 35mm F2.0 lens for M3, and not as the >> box >> is coded. Also known as Type 1, M3. If chrome, value about $ 700. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: jane ranshaw >> >>> I am hoping that someone on this list can help me identify a Leica >>> lens >>> my husband bought a few years ago at a house sale. He doesn't >>> remember >>> exactly where he got it or what he paid. I am trying to sell it (with >>> his permission, of course) but haven't been able to find information >>> about this exact lens. I don't know the protocol about asking >>> questions >>> on this list, but I did notice that I should submit them on Fridays >>> if >>> I'm looking to sell something (which I am). If my inquiry is >>> inappropriate, please accept my apology. >>> >>> >>> >>> Here is what I have on the lens in question: >>> >>> The box identifies it as: Leitz Wetzlar SAWOO-MW SUMMICRON 1:2/35 >>> >>> The bottom of the box has: Nr 161171 (I think-the handwritten numbers >>> are in a little different hand than a typical US style). It also has >>> 455.--, which I assume was the original price. In addition, it says >>> "Made in Germany" and, in handwriting again: Lg. 10209 >>> >>> I assume these markings all relate to the lens in the box. >>> >>> The lens itself has two viewers or range finders (I think that's the >>> term), with two covers marked "Leica" (front and back). It seems to >>> be >>> in great condition (because it is still in the box, I think it was >>> lightly used, if at all). I see no fogging on the lens or view >>> finders, >>> but I may not know what to look for.