Gabrimaz Posted April 8, 2017 Share #1 Posted April 8, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dear Leica Guys. I think I am close to making a deal with a M-Mount 50mm / 2.0 Summicron from the 69s-79s. The vendor is asking, in my opinion, a very low price (roughly £470). The only issues here which stop me from proceeding with the deal are some marks on the front glass. I think they pretty much look like cleaning marks even though I'm not 100% sure. Please fin attached some pictures showing the front glass with marks and lens itself. 1.Would you guys still recommend buying this lens if with marks caused by cleaning? 2.Would those marks (if caused by cleaning) really affect my pictures that much) 3. Is it still a deal? Many thanks in advance guys. 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/271165-leica-m-50mm-summicron-69-70-deal-help-needed/?do=findComment&comment=3250621'>More sharing options...
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spydrxx Posted April 8, 2017 Share #2 Posted April 8, 2017 I wouldn't worry about those marks, they might cause some increase in flare, but they shouldn't affect overall sharpness or contrast. However, I'd negotiate hard, based on the marks, for a discount from the dealer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted April 8, 2017 Share #3 Posted April 8, 2017 My advice is to test it against front lighting, then decide if the flare is acceptable. Don't forget that if you buy it, and if later you must sell it, it would be difficult to sell because of thoses marks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted April 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted April 8, 2017 It is a good price, and it should still perform well. However, if the mark bothers you enough you may never be happy with it, even if it has no effect on images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwj Posted April 8, 2017 Share #5 Posted April 8, 2017 It is a good price, and it should still perform well. However, if the mark bothers you enough you may never be happy with it, even if it has no effect on images. This. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted April 8, 2017 Looks more like fungus than cleaning marks i'm afraid but i may be wrong. Advising to buy a faulty lens i something i cannot do anyway. Clean Summicrons # 11817 can be found for less than 1,000 EUR and mint ZM Planar 50/2 can be had for half less. 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/271165-leica-m-50mm-summicron-69-70-deal-help-needed/?do=findComment&comment=3250699'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted April 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted April 8, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello Gabrimaz, Welcome to the Forum, The WIKI at the top of this page dates this specific lens # 2535192 as having been made in 1972. Altho, correctly, it is an optical version which was introduced around 1969 -1970. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted April 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2017 There is no lack of 'excellent' shape 50 Summicrons available. Even with a good price you may well suffer buyer's remorse for the rest of your time with this lens. Jean-Michel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted April 8, 2017 Share #9 Posted April 8, 2017 I wouldn't call that mark a "cleaning mark", it looks like actual damage / scrape to the front lens element. Cleaning marks should IMO be almost invisible when looking through the lens and not as opaque as shown in these images. How much this mark will affect the final image is anyones guess, but that blemish will forever annoy you. My advice is ... if in doubt, don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrimaz Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted April 9, 2017 Guys, you're amazing. Thank you so much for your help Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnySeven Posted April 24, 2017 Share #11 Posted April 24, 2017 Its a fair price. Not a steal by any means. But the 50 summicron is a classic and to have a "beater" summicron that you can knock around a little would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted April 26, 2017 Share #12 Posted April 26, 2017 You can not do that cleaning. They are crash marks. I will not buy stuff like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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