kuzco9x Posted April 18, 2020 Share #1 Posted April 18, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought this lenses last month, and today I realize that it is red scale, but I cant find anything about 28 Summicron Red Scale. So, does anyone know about this, please let me know. Thanks a lot. 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 Quote 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/308666-leica-28-summicron/?do=findComment&comment=3956033'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted April 18, 2020 Posted April 18, 2020 Hi kuzco9x, Take a look here Leica 28 Summicron. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
jankap Posted April 18, 2020 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2020 The red scale of your lens is the scale for the distance measured in feet. My Summilux 35mm has the feet scale in yellow color. The red scale mystery is based on the cameras If, IIf and iiif of the years around 1950 with a faster flash synchronisation than the previous f-cameras. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccoppola82 Posted April 19, 2020 Share #3 Posted April 19, 2020 Interesting. It looks like a black chrome edition but I've never heard of a 28mm cron with that finish 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 19, 2020 Share #4 Posted April 19, 2020 I know of some who has sent black lenses to Leica for repainting the yellow figures to red just for fun. Admittedly looking cool 😉 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuzco9x Posted April 19, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted April 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Stein K S said: I know of some who has sent black lenses to Leica for repainting the yellow figures to red just for fun. Admittedly looking cool 😉 Maybe this lenses 🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted April 19, 2020 Share #6 Posted April 19, 2020 Looks nice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCH Posted April 19, 2020 Share #7 Posted April 19, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) if you ever decide to sell, let me know 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 23, 2020 Share #8 Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/18/2020 at 1:17 PM, kuzco9x said: I bought this lenses last month, and today I realize that it is red scale, but I cant find anything about 28 Summicron Red Scale. So, does anyone know about this, please let me know. Thanks a lot. 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! Hi Just noticed… my 28 Cron asph v1 has got red numbers as well... Aggghhh… sorry for that bad joke! Must be some korona-staying-indoor-effect coming 😉 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted April 23, 2020 Share #9 Posted April 23, 2020 ...and furthermore why is an f2.0/28 Summicron wearing a 2.8/28 lens hood ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 23, 2020 Share #10 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, MarkP said: ...and furthermore why is an f2.0/28 Summicron wearing a 2.8/28 lens hood ? In my photo I just tried to make a gag copying the OP`s photo. But I probably did not manage then... Well, would switching it to my 12466 make any difference… 😉.But I agree… seldom find them really neccessary with any lens. Edited April 23, 2020 by Stein K S Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted April 23, 2020 Share #11 Posted April 23, 2020 Those silver chrome ones are pretty rare. Aren't they made of brass? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 23, 2020 Share #12 Posted April 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, colint544 said: Those silver chrome ones are pretty rare. Aren't they made of brass? I believe that this lens was Leicas first attempt to try out the silver anodized aluminium technique back in 2008. Only 500 pcs produced. And not even mentioned in Puts compendium. Came by it totally by coincident… along with the 12466 hood at seemingly no additional cost. That was my Lucky day! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted April 23, 2020 Share #13 Posted April 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, Stein K S said: I believe that this lens was Leicas first attempt to try out the silver anodized aluminium technique back in 2008. Only 500 pcs produced. And not even mentioned in Puts compendium. Came by it totally by coincident… along with the 12466 hood at seemingly no additional cost. That was my Lucky day! Did not know that. I've got the standard black version. It had to go back to Leica to get the wobbly front fixed. I was aware to handle the lens carefully, not remove it by holding the hood, only gripping it by the base, etc. But still those microscopic screws slackened, and the front became loose. That said, it's fixed now, and it's a lens I don't think I'd part with. Lovely mix of sharpness and smooth blur, under the right conditions. Looks really nice in silver. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stein K S Posted April 23, 2020 Share #14 Posted April 23, 2020 45 minutes ago, MarkP said: ...and furthermore why is an f2.0/28 Summicron wearing a 2.8/28 lens hood ? My Cron came originally with this one. But have it for the Elmarit 2,8 v4 also. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCH Posted April 26, 2020 Share #15 Posted April 26, 2020 (edited) The OP inspired me...28 cron v2. A $10 lacquer stick and 15 mins of time ....super easy 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! Edited April 26, 2020 by MMCH 2 Quote 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/308666-leica-28-summicron/?do=findComment&comment=3961093'>More sharing options...
adan Posted April 26, 2020 Share #16 Posted April 26, 2020 Geeez - I'm usually painting my red numbers (on Voigtlanders) Leica yellow! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMCH Posted April 26, 2020 Share #17 Posted April 26, 2020 Haha, it was pandemic boredom thing.....plus I decided to keep all the lenses I use on my m body color coordinated With the black chromes 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 Quote 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/308666-leica-28-summicron/?do=findComment&comment=3961112'>More sharing options...
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