[Leica] Screw Mount Lenses

[leicachris at worldnet.att.net (Christopher Williams)]

The early 50mm Elmar's did not have serial numbers. The number may be on the
front brass ring of the lens in very small numbers, if not you have an early
30's Elmar. With a production run of 30 years, the Elmar had numerous
changes.

The lens can be used on an enlarger with the VALOO hood. The hood has
f-stops in white letters on the outside ring. It connects to the Elmar's
aperture ring. Easy to view the apertures.

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "bill harting"
Subject: Re: [Leica] Screw Mount Lenses


> My screw mount Elmar 50mm f3.5, marked f3.5 through f18 appears not to
have
> a serial number; at least none is evident. Does this make it very old? I
was
> sold the lens for use on an enlarger (for which it was well suited except
> for the difficulty of setting the f-stops) and it performs well on camera
as
> well.
>
> bill h