Price for Leica Summicron (latest model)

[jip]

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I can buy a Leica Summicron latest model but without 6bit for 950 euro including tax, that makes 798 after I reclaim the tax.

 

Is this a good buy?

 

Ooh and could someone tell me from what year this lens is? With the serial number or something? I'm not too good at that

 

Thanks allot!

 

Here are some pictures of the lens:

[luigi bertolotti]

A lens from a batch dated 1994; If glass is good (there are some signs on the front element ?) is a honest price : this is the first comparable I found at a good dealer's :

http://www.newoldcamera.com/Scheda.aspx?Codice=MC2234&Tipo=OB&Sql=+HIKNlAITN8UUbvAeTXmfwrd2l8IxoXjJFHEYQSdFn+3Y19Vs/E9i82Owe5OxgCjpvB17URNvX1y9Frg/gJmExfi/+uF8olRZklrphQCqxK553QmmdEwujexDzAlfk/DeXbKeTSgIPQtKEHHv1FzxCNF6cEhF0WIpCUmK5DeuPgCPlES5r7SuWDhAKl4bkuA

[jc_braconi]

looks good in every way, better if you can try it before buying.

[philipus]

IOoh and could someone tell me from what year this lens is? With the serial number or something?

 

Yes. The Wiki (see the tabs at the top of every page) is of course an eminent location for this and a wealth of other information. The serial number lists at Cameraquest.com (for M cameras and for Barnacks) and Forloren.dk (for lenses 1933-2000) shouldn't be overlooked, though, nor should Summilux.net's search query, which (however only) gives the year.

[jc_braconi]

nor should Summilux.net's search query, which (however only) gives the year.

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[IWC Doppel]

That is a good price if the lens is as good as it looks

[lars_bergquist]

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And 1994 was the first year when the lens was offered with its current mount – no focusing tab, and pull-out hood.

 

The 'marks' on the front lens are probably just dust. And 6-bit coding makes no discernible difference to the result. It's just for the EXIF file, which is a convenience and nothing more.

 

The old man from the Age of the Collapsible Summicron

[jip]

Ordered it today, looking forward to using it. Probably will let it be 6 coded.

[jip]

So I received the lens, it came with the nappa leather bag, rear/back cap BUT NO front cap!! But they did throw in a NEW unused Leica UV/IR filter in. hmmm... I think I'll buy a cap, but I must admin I never have one on the 28mm Elmarit-M either. But it's more protected by the hood.

[mikebidwell]

Good morning Jip

 

I've just read your latest reply and note that the front cap did not come with your Summicron lens. For your information the part number for lens cap that came with my lens which is the same as yours is 14038 -E39 I hope this is of some use to you should you decide to obtain a new one.

 

Best wishes

 

Mike

[wda]

It is definitely worth buying a front lens cap. Good insurance against finger prints or worse!

[jip]

Thanks for the ordering number, and yes I will get a new one. I'll go and get one at my Leica dealer.