Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 50/2?
From: "Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 3 Jan 1999 11:11:38 -0600

Bill,
Do you find your Dual Range Summicron a bit warmer than the later one?  I
have a Rigid Summicron which I'll never sell but I've been thinking about
adding a later Summicron (third version) as well.
Bud

- ----- Original Message -----
From: WILLIAM CALDWELL <sneeker@erols.com>

[Snip]

>You are correct, the next to the last Summicron iteration (which is the
>same lens formula) takes the 12585.  My f2/50mm is serial number 35158xx
>and it uses the vented hood.  Great lens!  My f2/50mm Dual Range, serial
>number 23573xx, will also use the 12585 hood.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Bill Caldwell