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Subject: [Leica] Leica lens Sawoo MW Summicron 1:2-35
From: colucci at thehearth.org (Dan Colucci)
Date: Fri Oct 29 15:52:18 2004

Jane - I got it backward, the box and code SAWOO-MW is correct for the lens.
 
If the lens is black, it is quite rare with a value over $ 2,000, but quite 
variable depending on condition
 
see my price guide at
 
http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/a.htm
 
It sounds like you have a
 
35 Summicron F2 Type 1 (M3-Black)
 
A photo would help a lot !

________________________________

From: lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org on behalf of jane 
ranshaw
Sent: Fri 10/29/2004 4:25 PM
To: 'Leica Users Group'
Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica lens Sawoo MW Summicron 1:2-35



Dan,

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).

Thanks for the quick response.

Jane

Jane Ranshaw
janeranshaw@ameritech.net


-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+janeranshaw=ameritech.net@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+janeranshaw=ameritech.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Dan Colucci
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 2:55 PM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: RE: [Leica] Leica lens Sawoo MW Summicron 1:2-35


Jane

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.

Dan
www.antiquecameras.net





-----Original Message-----
From: lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org
[mailto:lug-bounces+colucci=thehearth.org@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
jane ranshaw
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 3:28 PM
To: lug@leica-users.org
Subject: [Leica] Leica lens Sawoo MW Summicron 1:2-35

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.



Of course I would love to receive offers (I assume that's permissible),
but I am anticipating that I'll list it on eBay.



Thanks for your help. I appreciate any information you can share in
helping me identify what the lens is, when it was made, and even an
approximate value.



Regards,

Jane



Jane Ranshaw

janeranshaw@ameritech.net







Jane Ranshaw

Jane Ranshaw & Associates, Inc.

janeranshaw@ameritech.net

www.ranshawconsulting.com



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