Rheingold Posted April 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2013 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Received my new (old) 50mm 'Summicron' today, which, according to info gleaned from the 'net, it is a V5, dating to 1980. S/No. 3506XXX. (I don't think it has ever been used!) Research I've done so far points to the fact it is a Canadian lens, but there's nothing on it to identify the country of origin. It came with a vented metal shade (12585) clearly marked 'Leitz Wetzlar Germany' but realise, of course, the hood may not be original to the lens. It doesn't matter a tinker's cuss to me where it was manufactured, but I would be interested to establish its origins. Anyone? (Thanks) Edited April 4, 2013 by Rheingold spelling error Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jerren Posted April 10, 2013 Share #2 Posted April 10, 2013 You meant 1990 right? I'm no Leica expert but I think I recall reading that they shut down the Canada factory in 84 and anything made after that date was made in Wetzler. Also, with that serial number, It can't be a v5 as they weren't made until 1994. Does your lens have a built in hood? Doesn't sound like it. You must have a v4. I'm getting all of my info from here. LEICA Lens Serial Numbers LEICA SUMMICRON 50mm Guide Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 10, 2013 Share #3 Posted April 10, 2013 Sounds like a Summicron-M 50/2 # 11819 ("version 4") from 1990 with concave focus tab. You should read "Germany" here normally. 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/202022-1980-50mm-summicron-wetzlar-or-canada/?do=findComment&comment=2296054'>More sharing options...
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