simon_hughes Posted February 28, 2008 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been looking (in vain) for the page on Leica's website that I can use to look up a serial number to get the details on a used Summicron-M 90 I just bought. Trying to get anywhere on the new site is just agonizing, plus, there is no search option. I had an older link (from googling) but it leads nowhere now. Any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 Hi simon_hughes, Take a look here Leica lens serial number page???. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Guest zwicko Posted February 28, 2008 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2008 no idea about leica´s own page, but that might help: Leica FAQ - Leica Serial Numbers online cheers, zwicko Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_hughes Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks, already saw that... Gandy's site only has details on bodies and the other page simply tell you the year range. I'm trying for more details about the lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted February 28, 2008 Share #4 Posted February 28, 2008 Hi Simon No numbers just a lot of info on Leica M Lens Users Guide Maybe this is some help. All the best Ruben 90/2 Summicron This is a very long lived lens, introduced in 1957 with many minor variations and two major versions. Not generally recognized is all 90 Summicrons are low production lenses. From a collector's standpoint, nice original style chrome versions are VERY under priced relative to their rarity. Original Chrome version with detachable Viso Head and detachable hood Chrome large version with detachable Viso Head and built in hood Black large version with detachable Viso Head and built in hood, no "90" on barrel 1980 Black Compact version, only about 2/3 size of earlier lens, with "90" on barrel, when built in hood retracted, hood covers the aperture scale. Performance between the larger and compact versions generally considered to be very close. Compact version does not have detachable lens head for Viso use. 1982 Black Compact version with "90" on barrel, retracted hood no longer covers aperture 1992 Chrome Compact version introduced, discontinued 1998. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_hughes Posted February 28, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted February 28, 2008 Ruben, Thanks, I saw that too, and from what's there, the lens matches this: "1980 Black Compact version, only about 2/3 size of earlier lens, with "90" on barrel, when built in hood retracted, hood covers the aperture scale." The problem is that when I look up the serial number on this page: LeicaLenses serial number and production year - Leica Objektiv Serienummer It show as being manufactured in 1977. Hence my search for more info. I know Leica had a page on their site that would allow easy lookup of a serial number but, as I say, the new site is so abysmal I can't find it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted February 29, 2008 Share #6 Posted February 29, 2008 The serial number page became a standard link, but still ends 2000 - we have 2008 now! Anyone working on an update? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted February 29, 2008 Share #7 Posted February 29, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi Simon, I've looked at the link you provided and the serial numbers for 1977 match those in Puts Leica lens compendium for the same year. Are you sure you're identifying the lens correctly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted February 29, 2008 Share #8 Posted February 29, 2008 Leica Lens Manufacture Dates. But only to 1995. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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