Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > isn't the 58mm version rarest of the f1.0 noctiluxen? > > of the 4 versions, the 58mm was the first, the 2nd and 3rd > had 60mm threads and (incompatible) detachable hoods and the > 4th (and present) the 60mm thread and the telescoping hood. > > according to my Sartorius, the E58 covers serial numbers from > approximatly 2,740,000 to 2,919,656. cross-referencing with > Rogliatti, this covers up to 1978, so you'd be looking at > lenses made in 1976, 1977 and 1978. > > i personally like the Gen III with the nice big detachable hood, > that shade would seem to offer better protection from stray light > as well as physical protection from knocks. > > -rei Is there any difference regarding image quality? I have the Gen III too. Regards. Felix