a.noctilux Posted September 1, 2017 Share #21 Posted September 1, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Resistance is futile . One never has enough Summicron. One more is only waiting for another one. Life is beautiful, when one more Summicron arrives . 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luigi bertolotti Posted September 1, 2017 Share #22 Posted September 1, 2017 ... Mine is one year older (1951 ! ... radioactive glass ) but is pretty good performer on film and digital . And my one too rather an early s/n considering that official 1st batch starts at 920.000 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! 4 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3349565'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 1, 2017 Share #23 Posted September 1, 2017 Indeed. Mine is a 1955 vintage. Here on the M9, in the streets of Havana a few years ago, with a slightly younger subject. 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! 8 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3349568'>More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 1, 2017 Share #24 Posted September 1, 2017 And a couple more, while I'm at it. Same camera, same lens, same trip. 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! 10 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3349867'>More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted September 1, 2017 Share #25 Posted September 1, 2017 Mine is from 1953. I've hesitated to put it on my digital body (246) due to possible damage if the lens is collapsed. Is this a problem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecar Posted September 2, 2017 Share #26 Posted September 2, 2017 Mine is from 1953. I've hesitated to put it on my digital body (246) due to possible damage if the lens is collapsed. Is this a problem? Collapsing works fine on all the digital bodies I have put my lens on. If you are unsure about your particular body/lens combination, this is easy to measure with a caliper. Always mount/unmount in extended position to avoid damage to the roller cam. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradycarter Posted September 4, 2017 Share #27 Posted September 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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! Gradycarter, Thanks for revival of this lovely ancient lens. From 1952, this is uncommon Summicron of first batch. May I ask the first 3 digits ( 9xx or 1xx ) of your collapsible. Mine is one year older (1951 ! ... radioactive glass ) but is pretty good performer on film and digital . The complete serial number of my lens is #1021521 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! The complete serial number of my lens is #1021521 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3351817'>More sharing options...
gradycarter Posted September 4, 2017 Share #28 Posted September 4, 2017 Mine is from 1953. I've hesitated to put it on my digital body (246) due to possible damage if the lens is collapsed. Is this a problem? I found that when I collapse the lens, It does not protrude further than my lens adapter. So, I did not have any reason for the fear...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted September 4, 2017 Share #29 Posted September 4, 2017 I found that when I collapse the lens, It does not protrude further than my lens adapter. So, I did not have any reason for the fear...!! That is a Voigtlander brand adapter, no? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaPassion Posted September 4, 2017 Share #30 Posted September 4, 2017 Thank you ecar and Grady Carter. I'll give it a try. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gradycarter Posted September 4, 2017 Share #31 Posted September 4, 2017 That is a Voigtlander brand adapter, no? I'm glad you asked because what I did is went on eBay and bought this Helicoid made in china from a chinese merchant and it was a no name brand. It worked excellently. I was the best thing for the Collapsible 50mm Summicron because it allowed me to focus much closer than the minimum distance it was originally design. I bought another from a different merchant , but, unfortunately it was stiff on the helicoid close focusing. It still works though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted September 4, 2017 Share #32 Posted September 4, 2017 I recently got back a 50mm collapsible cron from Malcom Taylor. Took a long time (don't ask) for him to figure out the best approach (re-polish, back order new old element, etc...) to get the most out of it. But I reckon it's up there as one of the best, cleanest copies out there. I'll try and take some shots to share. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted September 4, 2017 Share #33 Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) Here's mine: P9040006 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr I got it along with my M2, back in the early 70's. It saw plenty of action on an M8 and M8.2 when those came out. Flares like crazy (only we call it "glow."): Edited September 4, 2017 by scott kirkpatrick 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted September 4, 2017 Share #34 Posted September 4, 2017 Yes! 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! 5 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3351910'>More sharing options...
gradycarter Posted September 4, 2017 Share #35 Posted September 4, 2017 Here is another Collapsible Leitz 50mm f2 Lens made before the Summicron called the Summitar. This was bought before I acquired the Summicron. This lens was made in 1946... 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! 2 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3351956'>More sharing options...
gradycarter Posted September 4, 2017 Share #36 Posted September 4, 2017 Here is the 1st Photos I shot with that lens... 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! 11 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3351960'>More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted September 4, 2017 Share #37 Posted September 4, 2017 I recently got back a 50mm collapsible cron from Malcom Taylor. Took a long time (don't ask) for him to figure out the best approach (re-polish, back order new old element, etc...) to get the most out of it. But I reckon it's up there as one of the best, cleanest copies out there. I'll try and take some shots to share. Malcolm rang me this afternoon to say that mine is ready. I had few complaints with it anyway, but can't wait to see what he has done, and to introduce it to the M10 which arrived while it was on its hols in Herefordshire. I'll try to post some pics here once it's back. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musotographer Posted September 7, 2017 Share #38 Posted September 7, 2017 Here's my 1955 specimen, looking rather good on the M10 I think; Malcolm has cleaned it up marvellously. (He's also done a lovely job on my Canon LTM 35/2 - quite transformed it.) Sadly it has to go back as it's front-focussing, so no pics from it until it returns. Christopher 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! 3 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/158389-summicron-collapsible-50mm/?do=findComment&comment=3354088'>More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted September 7, 2017 Share #39 Posted September 7, 2017 I am owning this lens and using on my M8, M3, and Leica III without problem on collapsing the tube. (This lens should be alright to use on M9 -- IMO, suggest to try this lens on M9 with guidance at shop or service center). I also found no problem on close up to 1 meter with nice bokeh with the lens fully open ( this depends on glass quality of individual lens, as many of this lens are aged) I went through reviews before I bought this lens, and find most of the reviews are helpful and reliable. Will post the reviews for your reference if I found this. I love this lens very much .. in terms of size, and price point --- IMHO Mission accomplished ! I am also a sucker for old glas now for a while Call it character or something else at the end it has to be the picture that fits to your ideas and this you can´t find in any test or review You have to find out yourself ! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skater75 Posted September 24, 2017 Share #40 Posted September 24, 2017 And my one too rather an early s/n considering that official 1st batch starts at 920.000 MY_Summicron_LTM.jpg There is a listing on eBay for this lens with as quoted: SN#921667 Early Preproduction Lens" Any idea if rather a higher price owner requested $770 (as opposed to other listing $400 - $550) somewhat reasonable with respect to the first production batch? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leica-M-Summicron-5cm-1-2-1952-SN-921667-Early-Preproduction-Lens-Prototype/272831249283?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D47507%26meid%3D0fc82a2d6af349c4b9f9dca801c6938b%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D253132936072&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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