Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/03/28

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Subject: Re[2]: 90/2.8 Elmarit
From: seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com
Date: Fri, 28 Mar 97 14:12:55 PST
 
     Hi Paul,
     
      Actually, I just ordered one with serial number of 2214xxx which the 
     dealer said black.  According to Leica Pocket Book, the lens was made 
     in 1966.  The book does not say specific year when the black finish 
     started and made me curious.
     
     Thanks,
     David

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Subject: Re: 90/2.8 Elmarit
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internetmail
Date:    3/28/97 4:15 PM


>I understand that the subject lens was originally in chrome finish 
>and changed to black later.  Does anyone know when it happened with 
>what serial number range?
     
The 90/2.8 Elmarit was made in chrome up until mid 1968. I don't know 
what serial numbers this would include, but 1968 serial numbers run from 
2 254 401 through 2 312 750, so if it's before this range, it would be 
chrome, if after, it would be black.
     
- - Paul