Help identifying this Summicron-M 35

[xpr.108]

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I have recently accquired a new to me 35 summi (serial 239x)

 

Based on what I have read

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/35mm_f/2_Summicron_II

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This should be a version 2. This is my inscription

LEITZ WETZLAR 2XXXXXX SUMMICRON 1:2/35

 

It also said "Made in Germany" on the barrel base.

 

I thought that all/most/some 35 summicron (non asph) were made in Canada?

 

What do you think?

[wizard]

Well, the version 1 Summicron 35 was made both in Canada and Germany, and so was the version 4. I believe I have just recently seen a version 2 made in Wetzlar, too.

 

Andy

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[xpr.108]

Well, the version 1 Summicron 35 was made both in Canada and Germany, and so was the version 4. I believe I have just recently seen a version 2 made in Wetzlar, too.

 

Andy

 

Very interesting. Thank you for your reply.

[TomB_tx]

I bought a version 2 35mm Summicron in 1969 or 70, and it was made in Germany.

[lct]

Must have an aperture tab i guess.

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/35mm_f/2_Summicron_II

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[TomB_tx]

Yes - the tab was used on this model, and is not as easy to find when the hood is in place. One valid criticism of this design.

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That's exactly what I have. I guess some were made in Canada and some weren't?

 

Thanks!

[lct]

According my Wiki link above, 2393401 to 2395400 were made in Germany ("ELW" for Ernst Leitz Wetzlar).