[Leica] Leica Worth

[Jim Nichols]

Hi Tina,

 From my check of the serial number, I would guess the body to be a 
Leica II, III, or IIIa, probably a IIIa made in 1936.  Does it have a 
low-speed dial on the front?

When you state "all black body", I am puzzled.  I have never encountered 
a black body in this series.  It could possibly have been repainted.

Value depends on condition and the buyer.  I have a Leica IIIa which I 
bought in 1952, and it shows its age.  It certainly needs a CLA.  I 
think the high priced ones on Ebay are playing to collectors.

The Summar was Leica's first attempt at a production 50 f/2 lens, and it 
shows.  If you want a moody image, go for it.  Prices on Ebay run from 
$225 to $475.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 10/5/2018 11:19 AM, Tina Manley via LUG wrote:
> LUG:
>
> I have a friend who wants to sell his father's Leica.  Tamarkin has given
> him a rough price of $700 but he has seen the same camera on EBay for $2000
> so he has asked my opinion.  I have no idea.  Does anybody here have an
> opinion?
>
> "Just for information, the camera is a Leica D.P. R. Leitz Wetzlar, all
> black body Serial No: 194000.  The Lens is Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summar f:5cm
> 1:2 Ser No: 219200.   The camera was made between 1933-35, and was one of
> 700 made at that time."
>
> He sent me a photo but I don't think I can attach images on the LUG.
>
> TIA
>
> Tina
>