gvaliquette Posted March 22, 2009 Share #1 Posted March 22, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all: I recently acquired an M3 with a Summilux 50mm/f1.4 lens with virtually pristine glass. The serial number database at www.summilux.net/numeros dates it back to 1959. To keep the glass in this pristine state, I am looking for a lens shade and front cap, as well as a polarizing filter for it. The front thread is 43mm. The outside diameter seems to be about 44.5mm and has a groove in front that seems to be designed to accept a clip-on (reversible?) hood (and cap?), just like my Summicron-M 50mm (III-Canada). Do you know the 5-letter code and/or 5-digit code of the Leitz hood/cap and/or swin-out polarizer. Have you seen any for sale? I have put a roll through the M3 with the Summilux, and the results look promising. Now that the lens came back after a cleaning, it just sparkles and I really want the shade/cap to keep that glass pristine. And the polarizer would be nice. Thanks for your help. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 22, 2009 Posted March 22, 2009 Hi gvaliquette, Take a look here Summilux-M 50mm/f1.4 1959 Help. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
sabears Posted March 22, 2009 Share #2 Posted March 22, 2009 Hi Guy,compliments for your purchase. These lenses where sold without cap ,but with a hood 12521-XOOIM code (not easy to find),NEWER ONE 12586 WORKS too.Lens cap is even rarer and expansive code 14007,try a third part mm.43. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted March 23, 2009 Share #3 Posted March 23, 2009 E43 polarizer filter had code 13351 : I suppose, not so easy to find; much easier to find is the UV - 13206. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc_braconi Posted March 23, 2009 Share #4 Posted March 23, 2009 here are illustrated what you are looking for : Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvaliquette Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share #5 Posted March 23, 2009 Thank you sabears, Luigi, J.C. Luigi: I did find a polarizer: LEITZ LEICA POLARIZING FILTER 13351/112729 - eBay (item 140307603050 end time Mar-23-09 08:44:16 PDT) ... and grabbed it, although I may have to replace the filter itself. I will see when it comes in. Your information came in just in time! Thank you again:D Sabears: The lens came with a "Hoya" generic screw-in shade that will do for now. I'll get a generic 43mm cap to do until I find the Leica shade and cap. J.C.: I never cease to be amazed by the depth of your collection! Thank you to all again. Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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