Nicoleica Posted January 17, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just saw this page, and thought that it might help to answer some questions, or even start a few debates. How to determine the production year of a Leica lens based on the serial number | Leica News & Rumors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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01af Posted January 17, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 17, 2011 The 6-bit coding of lenses was introduced along with the introduction of the Leica M8 in 2006, right? Well, I have a Leica lens with a serial number of 397XXXX which is originally 6-bit-coded (6-bit code mentioned on the cardboard box, i. e. no retrofit job) so it must have been made in 2006 or later. The list however suggests that lenses with serial numbers below 4000000 were made before 2004. So the list can't be too reliable ... at least not for the time after the year 2000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesk8752 Posted January 17, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 17, 2011 The 6-bit coding of lenses was introduced along with the introduction of the Leica M8 in 2006, right? Well, I have a Leica lens with a serial number of 397XXXX which is originally 6-bit-coded (6-bit code mentioned on the cardboard box, i. e. no retrofit job) so it must have been made in 2006 or later. The list however suggests that lenses with serial numbers below 4000000 were made before 2004. So the list can't be too reliable ... at least not for the time after the year 2000. My understanding is that Leica lens serial numbers are issued in blocks, and that the actual lenses may be built somewhat later than the date that the block suggests depending on the rate of production. This may help to explain the discrepancy Does anyone else have a different 'take' on this? Regards, Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mby Posted January 17, 2011 Share #4 Posted January 17, 2011 There was life prior to Leica Rumors...: LeicaLenses serial number and production year - Leica Objektiv Serienummer Best, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 17, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 17, 2011 We have also had a sticky here for nearly two years. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/80354-looking-camera-lens-year-issue.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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