2 more lenses for the Brown IIIf RD 'kit'

[David Allespach]

While they are not great photos (taken with a cell phone camera), and I remain a novice with screw mount lenses - 2 additional lenses for the Factory Brown IIIf RD - and, I'm told, as boxes get unpacked, there is a Summicron hiding somewhere and perhaps more.....

Where can I get a copy of The Leica Pocket Book 7th Edition?

Summilux 1.4 : 50 ss# 660113 year?
Summarit 1 : 1.50 ss# 999717 year?

I'd appreciate any help in further identifying these lenses.

Thanks,

David

[jc_braconi]

Hello David,

Summilux 1.4 : 50 ss# 660113 year? = 1948
Summarit 1 : 1.50 ss# 999717 year? = 1952

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[cbretteville]

There must be a 1 missing from the beginning of serial number of the 50 lux. Could be paint loss. It was launched in 1959, first serial number was 1640601. Mine, in M-bayonet, is from the first production year and quite close to yours 1660042. Actually from the one shot it looks like the 50 'lux is an M-mount lens. Anyway, the 50 'lux in LTM is aparently a rear lens. According to this source only 547 were made: Leica Screw Mount Lens Price Guide

- Carl

[jc_braconi]

Carl,
You are right about the Summilux, but the number is well centered in between the writing and I was thinking that the two "wing" on the base were from an M adaptor ring,
mine, in M mount is from 1958 s/n 1,641,xxx.