Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Noel wrote: Gentlemen, I believe the 941xxx serial number simon Stevens asked about was in reference to the Elmar lens he described. Re-read the paragraph below, and see if it reads that way to you. Simon, if it does, the Rogliatti list shows that lens is from 1951, a very good year, but being born in it, I may be somewhat biased. Mine was 1967, which makes me about the same age as a couple of my beloved M lenses. The IIF body serial number in question is 596XXX which according to Stephen Gandy's site is also 1951, so I guess it and the lens are matched. Nevertheless, given the information you have all given me it doesn't sound like a good deal and since the camera is a consignment, the dealer doesn't have the authority to negotiate the price. The same goes for a very clean, but overpriced SL which another dealer here has. Oh well, but thanks for the info. By the way, though, since we are on this subject. Does anyone have a practical experienced-based opinion on how much difference the coating on the elmar makes? I had a pre-war elmar with my old IIIa which was, of course, uncoated and which flared at the drop of a hat, but was very nice otherwise. Is the coated version more flare-resristant? Simon Stevens