35:1.4 v2 ‘production year changes’ question

[grahamc]

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Hello everyone. 
 

I have a 1992 Germany made 35:1.4 titanium version of this lens that I am extremely happy with. 
 

When a lighter lens (or just a black 35mm lens) is wanted, I use 35:2 v4 but I have been a bit underwhelmed with it (could be my copy), which is another story. 
 

A standard black aluminium Germany copy of the 35:1.4 has come up for sale locally (unusual) so I am considering this can perhaps replace my my 35:2. 
 

The copy is 1988 made in Germany.  Would anyone know if anything changed in terms of coatings for these Germany copies between 1988-1992 ? 
 

The objective is to duplicate my Titan copy (optically) but in the black aluminium  . 
 

Many thanks
 

 

Edited December 11, 2021 by grahamc

[a.noctilux]

Hello Graham,

If it's 'Germany', I think that the same glass type/coating used in Ti model.

I had for a while Ti coated 35 Summilux-M serial 3 6xx xxx (1992) sold and regretted,

now I have black lighter model serial 3 53x xxx (1990) never seen any difference in rendering as the Ti model.

[grahamc]

Great Arnaud , thanks.  
 

The production year 1988 threw me a little bit as you often hear with these lenses the recommendation “look for a early 90’s Germany or titan”.    

I’m glad to know there shouldn’t be any difference in the Germany copies and quite keen to get this lens. Thanks again.  

Edited December 11, 2021 by grahamc

[grahamc]

Sorry I put this in the wrong forum