Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica]Elmar 2.8/50 Collapsible
From: steve echols <steve@mvillage.com>
Date: Wed, 17 Dec 97 03:54:17 -0800

>Hi Folks,
>
>In a message dated 97-12-16 20:46:49 EST, Steve Hickel wrote about the current
>50mm/2.8:
>
><< I just got one of these. Nice lens. Can't wait to see the first results. A
> little slow for my liking but then the price is under $1000 too. Does
> anybody have any positives about this lens (hold the negatives for a while)?
>>>
>
>I have been using one of these for almost two years and love it. Its
>performance is exemplary at all apertures. Do not hesitate to use it at f2.8.
>Erwin gives a slight technical edge to the Summicron 50, but I much prefer the
>look of the photographs from the Elmar. A marvelous lens; combined with an M6
>it makes for a versitile, compact package.
>
>Will von Dauster

How can I tell which version. What are the ser # for the elmars?
thanks
Steve