Prosophos Posted April 7, 2011 Share #1 Posted April 7, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does anybody know anything about a last-version (e46) 50 Summilux pre-asph that actually came in screw-mount form? I can't seem to find any information on this lens... was it a collector's item, or did it ever exist, or have I mixed it up with an older lens? I know there's an older 50 Summilux that was LTM made in 1960-63 (600 produced I believe), but I'm looking for the pre-asph one with e46 filter and built in hood--if it exists! Thanks, Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 7, 2011 Posted April 7, 2011 Hi Prosophos, Take a look here Q re: Leica 50mm Summilux preasph e46 -- LTM?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
luigi bertolotti Posted April 7, 2011 Share #2 Posted April 7, 2011 Yes, it was a limited edition of screw mount lenses targeted to Japanese market - end of 90's (1999 I seem to remember) , E46 - hood - chrome - I seem with different minimum focus from the M version (1m - right for Screwmount Leicas RF): of course usable, but to be considered mostly a (costly) collectible; some appear for sale, time to time.... (http://cgi.ebay.com/Leica-Summilux-50mm-f1-4-50-1-4-pre-ASPH-M39-MINT-/270712388001) The same "special edition" included also Summicron 50 and Summicron 35 Asph in screw mount - around 500 items (each ?) I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted April 7, 2011 Author Share #3 Posted April 7, 2011 Yes, it was a limited edition of screw mount lenses targeted to Japanese market - end of 90's (1999 I seem to remember) , E46 - hood - chrome - I seem with different minimum focus from the M version (1m - right for Screwmount Leicas RF): of course usable, but to be considered mostly a (costly) collectible; some appear for sale, time to time.... (Leica Summilux 50mm f1.4, 50/1.4, pre-ASPH, M39, MINT | eBay)The same "special edition" included also Summicron 50 and Summicron 35 Asph in screw mount - around 500 items (each ?) I think. Thank you so much Luigi! I was looking for this info on the web and couldn't find it! Much appreciated, Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted April 9, 2011 It looks like I'll be getting one next week. I was looking for a pre-asph 50 'lux and found one of these. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted April 9, 2011 Share #5 Posted April 9, 2011 It looks like I'll be getting one next week. I was looking for a pre-asph 50 'lux and found one of these. One of the special edition ? Well, be it or an old one in screw mount, it surely deserves a picture to be posted here.......a Summilux in screw mount is always a very tasty item: compliments for your aquisition !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted April 9, 2011 One of the special edition ? Well, be it or an old one in screw mount, it surely deserves a picture to be posted here.......a Summilux in screw mount is always a very tasty item: compliments for your aquisition !! I believe it is one of the special edition ones - I ordered it before I knew for sure. As I said, I was looking for a pre-asph 50/1.4 and stumbled on to this one... I will definitely post a photo when I receive it, and thank you for your help and good wishes Luigi! Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pecole Posted April 10, 2011 Share #7 Posted April 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) One of the special edition ? Well, be it or an old one in screw mount, it surely deserves a picture to be posted here.......a Summilux in screw mount is always a very tasty item: compliments for your aquisition !! Since you appreciate it, Luigi, here are three pixes of one of these "tasty items". Regards. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/148424-q-re-leica-50mm-summilux-preasph-e46-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=1641723'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted April 10, 2011 Share #8 Posted April 10, 2011 Hey, Pecole ... I noticed just now the s/n: it's not simply a tasty item... it's by far one of the rarest Summiluxes !!! 2nd design but screw mount... 2 or 3 items reported, if I remember well... ; the E46 from 1999 looks common in comparision... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted April 11, 2011 Share #9 Posted April 11, 2011 .... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/148424-q-re-leica-50mm-summilux-preasph-e46-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=1642297'>More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted April 11, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted April 11, 2011 JC and Pecole, those are very fine looking lenses (and cameras)... My more modern counterpart should arrive this week. Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted April 11, 2011 Share #11 Posted April 11, 2011 JC and Pecole, those are very fine looking lenses (and cameras)... My more modern counterpart should arrive this week. Peter. Thanks, we hope to see it soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosophos Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share #12 Posted April 14, 2011 It arrived this evening, and it is perfect! Just wanted to share my "new" beautiful silver 50 'lux pre-asph in screw mount to my forum friends and to thank Luigi for all of his help! Peter. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/148424-q-re-leica-50mm-summilux-preasph-e46-ltm/?do=findComment&comment=1645486'>More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted April 14, 2011 Share #13 Posted April 14, 2011 Fine !!! Compliments, and thanks for the pictures ! It's undoubtly one of the special series I quoted... can you detail its serial number ? Just a curiosity... it seems to me that special series was not a specific set or 500 (or so) consecutive s/n, but they were "intermixed" within a normal batch of Summilux 50... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted August 2, 2011 Share #14 Posted August 2, 2011 Fine !!! Compliments, and thanks for the pictures ! It's undoubtly one of the special series I quoted... can you detail its serial number ? Just a curiosity... it seems to me that special series was not a specific set or 500 (or so) consecutive s/n, but they were "intermixed" within a normal batch of Summilux 50... Hi Luigi Another one 3877208 Ivor at RedDot has one for 1999 GBP with box and CV adapter. Noel . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted August 2, 2011 Share #15 Posted August 2, 2011 Uhm... maybe they were not "intermixed" with bayonet mounts item.... Puts details this batch from 1999 3877167 300 3877466 Summilux-M 14 50 300 could be the global number of special SM Summiluxes, indeed... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmas Posted August 3, 2011 Share #16 Posted August 3, 2011 Hi Luigi That would make it a collector, I thought there were 500 as you said, but 300 ooooooh... Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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