Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: Special Leica lenses
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 13:38:21 -0700

Leitz 35/2 Summicron

first version: 1 640 xxx to 2 316 xxx, 1958 - 1969

second and third versions: 2 316 xxx to 2 874 xxx, 1969 - 1979

fourth version: 2 970 xxx to 3 731 200, 1979 - 1997

Why not buy from a reputable dealer until you are more comfortable with all
the Leica minutia. That way you have a return privilege and a knowledgeable
person at the end of the phone to help you.

John Collier



> From: Jason Carroll <jacebc@mac.com>
> 
> I received several recommendations on the 35mm Summicron lens for a Leica
> M2, and I am investigating my options. I have been searching on eBay, but
> it's difficult to tell when a particular lens was made. I am also confused
> on the benefits of the 3rd or 4th generations. I found one serial #231XXXX.