tranquilo67 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #21  Posted January 7, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 1/2/2020 at 10:55 PM, Giuliobigazzi said: Also 135925 is a thin nickel recently sold Hi, Thank you very much for the update. Yes, it looks like there were a few samples in the 1358xx and 1359xx range despite the regular production seems to start on the 165001. Best regards, Augusto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tranquilo67 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share #22  Posted September 6, 2020 Hi all, Sorry for resurrecting this topic but I've just seen on ebay a second sample of the black/chrome with vulcanite ring. That makes the one-off to be two one-off's Here you have the item (no economical interest, of course): https://www.ebay.es/itm/Leitz-Objektiv-Elmar-4-9-cm-Schwarzlack-Nr-565081/274484491994?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 This one also has the flat retaining ring, just on top of the vulcanite. It is not just a replacement of the chrome ring by a vulcanite. It's also that ring (with the spot and the infrared mark). Best regards, Augusto  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 6, 2020 Share #23 Â Posted September 6, 2020 Yes, but s/n is in a more "normal" range, and the f scale is the European one, as it must be. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilo67 Posted September 6, 2020 Author Share #24 Â Posted September 6, 2020 7 hours ago, luigi bertolotti said: Yes, but s/n is in a more "normal" range, and the f scale is the European one, as it must be. Â Hi Luigi, I'm referring to the one with the vulcanite ring (the one on the left in the initial picture) not the nickel one. Best regards, Augusto 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted September 6, 2020 Share #25  Posted September 6, 2020 3 hours ago, tranquilo67 said: Hi Luigi, I'm referring to the one with the vulcanite ring (the one on the left in the initial picture) not the nickel one. Best regards, Augusto Augusto This would be from 1941 and so too early for a vulcanite ring. Two possibilities (a) it was added later or (b) it was the result of the shortage of materials for chrome which arose in the war years. It might be worthwhile giving Lager a shout on this. I am always concerned by such poorly taken photos on an Ebay listing. The average 10 year old could do a better job with a smartphone. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilo67 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #26  Posted September 7, 2020 17 hours ago, willeica said: Augusto This would be from 1941 and so too early for a vulcanite ring. Two possibilities (a) it was added later or (b) it was the result of the shortage of materials for chrome which arose in the war years. It might be worthwhile giving Lager a shout on this. I am always concerned by such poorly taken photos on an Ebay listing. The average 10 year old could do a better job with a smartphone. William Hi William, Yes, I'll check with him. Agree that both (mine as well as the one in Ebay) look too early for having the vulcanite ring. The shortage of materials could make complete sense. My point is that if there are several samples it points beyond a non careful (or non original) repair. Once more and as always, thank you very much!! Augusto  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilo67 Posted September 7, 2020 Author Share #27  Posted September 7, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, Meanwhile, here you have a couple of interesting images. The black with vulcanite compared to the regular chrome and the regular black. You will see the differences in the vulcanite width as well as the retaining ring (the one with the dot and the IR marking). Interesting enough, it is different from both regular versions Best regards, Augusto 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/301381-two-rare-elmar-9cm-f4/?do=findComment&comment=4041523'>More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted September 13, 2020 Share #28 Â Posted September 13, 2020 Just spotted this one for sale. 1946 black version with vulcanite band. Do I need it, no. Do I want it, yes. Try not to buy it! Â https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274487854254?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranquilo67 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share #29  Posted September 13, 2020 6 hours ago, Pyrogallol said: Just spotted this one for sale. 1946 black version with vulcanite band. Do I need it, no. Do I want it, yes. Try not to buy it!  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274487854254?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMakeTrack=true Yes, it's not a matter of need... Augusto 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! 1 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/301381-two-rare-elmar-9cm-f4/?do=findComment&comment=4045421'>More sharing options...
Giuliobigazzi Posted April 27, 2022 Share #30  Posted April 27, 2022 Thin elmar no80 of regular production 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! 1 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/301381-two-rare-elmar-9cm-f4/?do=findComment&comment=4425625'>More sharing options...
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