Re: [Leica] LHSA M6

[Lucien <director@ubi.edu>]

LUGers wanting black paint lenses (new) for their LHSA M6
should read carefully the following post:
It will be much more difficult for them to buy those lenses
than for the Millennium M6 owners.

By the way, in Europe the prices should be lower than that
US MAP prices.

Lucien

Pascal wrote:
> 
> for whom it may concern !
> 
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> MEMO #       2001-03
> 
> DATE:        May 22, 2000
> 
> RE:          New black paint finish lenses
> 
> Leica LENSES
> 
> SUMMICRON-M 35MM F/2 ASPH BLACK PAINT FINISH
> SUMMILUX-M 50MM F/1.4 BLACK PAINT FINISH
> 
> Honored Colleagues,
> 
> We are pleased to be able to introduce two (2) new black paint finish M
> lenses. The quantity will be limited Worldwide to two thousand (2000)
> units
> apiece. These lenses fit perfectly the Leica M6 TTL black paint finish (10
> 442) and therein form a harmonic unit.
> 
> Features which stand out compared to our standard model:
> - Black paint finish surface (matched to the Leica M6 TTL black paint
> finish)
> - Red feet numbers (instead of yellow)
> - Round lens hood made of metal (35mm f/2)
> - Front lens cap made of metal (35mm f/2)
> - Focusing ring on 50mm f/1.4 is knurled like former SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4
> 
> Serial Numbers
> The serial numbers of these lenses are:
>      4,000,001 to 4,002,000 (M 35 f/2.0) and
>      4,010,001 to 4,012,000 (M 50 f/1.4)
> 
> The serial numbers of the Leica M6 TTL black paint finish were from
> 2,500,001 to 2,502,000. Many Leica collectors and enthusiasts may wish to
> possess equipment with matching serial numbers. An assignment of lens
> numbers to the corresponding camera numbers is possible. Purchases by
> serial
> number will be sent directly to you, please place orders for matching
> serial
> numbered lenses if desired.
> 
> The respective lens serial numbers are reserved for you until July 31st,
> 2000. Please order your black paint finish lenses now. The acceptance of
> your order is only possible if the corresponding camera has been delivered
> or will be delivered to you. After this deadline the serial numbers will
> be sold after receipt of order. The delivery of the lenses will begin towards
> the end of August.
> 
> Order No.     Product Name     Weight Dimensions     EAN Code     Delivery
>                                                  (with packaging)
> 11611        Summicron-M 35mm   17.6 oz. 85 c. inches 402224311  End of August
>              f/2 ASPH black paint  finish
>                               

> 11623        Summilux-M 50mm     18.7 oz. 104 c. inches 402224311 End of August
>        f/1.4 black paint finish
>                       
>
>
> 
> CAT #             List            MAP
> 11611             2,495         1,995
> 11623             2,995         2,495
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> 
> NO ARCHIVE
>