Question about the Summilux 50mm f1.4 ASPH

[wolan]

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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.

 

[lct]

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.

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[jdlaing]

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.

[Jeff S]

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

[Jeff S]

You might be interested in this Karbe interview regarding the lens...

https://www.shutterbug.com/content/leica-lens-saga-interview-peter-karbe
 

Jeff

 

[lct]

1 hour ago, Jeff S said:

Check the focus action, which can be a bit ‘sticky’ in some samples

+1