wolan Posted May 4, 2021 Share #1  Posted May 4, 2021 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, I found a 50mm f1.4 summilux ASPH to a decent price, but before buying I'd like to clarify a couple of things: - the last version  of this lens, the current one, is ASPH and FLE, correct? - the version I have found has serial number 417****, however I do not see this serial number reported on this page http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/50mm_f/1.4_ASPH_Summilux-M Should I be worried?  Cheers.  Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted May 4, 2021 Share #2  Posted May 4, 2021 36 minutes ago, wolan said: the last version  of this lens, the current one, is ASPH and FLE, correct? Yes. See below. I would not worry about Serial numbers. My copy is from 2004, not 2005. 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/320609-question-about-the-summilux-50mm-f14-asph/?do=findComment&comment=4194475'>More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted May 4, 2021 Share #3  Posted May 4, 2021 46 minutes ago, wolan said: Hi, I found a 50mm f1.4 summilux ASPH to a decent price, but before buying I'd like to clarify a couple of things: - the last version  of this lens, the current one, is ASPH and FLE, correct? - the version I have found has serial number 417****, however I do not see this serial number reported on this page http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/index.php/50mm_f/1.4_ASPH_Summilux-M Should I be worried?  Cheers.  Yes it is an FLE lens and the wiki hasn’t been updated in some time. Not to worry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 4, 2021 Share #4  Posted May 4, 2021 Check the focus action, which can be a bit ‘sticky’ in some samples.  Leica couldn’t fix mine, but DAG made it smooth. I would buy from a reputable dealer with warranty and return policy.  I prefer the 50 Summilux M ASPH over the 50 APO M Summicron, which I also owned for 6 months.  But that’s just personal preference; both are superb. Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted May 4, 2021 Share #5  Posted May 4, 2021 You might be interested in this Karbe interview regarding the lens... https://www.shutterbug.com/content/leica-lens-saga-interview-peter-karbe  Jeff  1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted May 4, 2021 Share #6  Posted May 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeff S said: Check the focus action, which can be a bit ‘sticky’ in some samples +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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