Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] [FS] M series lenses
From: Carl Socolow <csocolow@microserve.net>
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 19:17:38 -0500

John Gong wrote:
> 
> Now that the antidealer rantings are gone and the UV filter arguments are at
> a minimum, perhaps some of you might actually read this posting :-).
> 
> 50mm Collapsible Elmar f2.8, s/n 3727033:  Mint-:  slight scuff of the black
> chrome lenscap.  Glass is perfect, black finish is too. Bought new 3 months
> ago.  Used for 2 rolls only before shelving it and using a 35mm lens all the
> time. Includes box, lens instructions, leather case, caps, screw in
> lenshood. The mileage on this lens is probably less than most dealers'
> demos.  $600.
> 
> 35mm Summilux f1.4, s/n 3081677:  Excellent condition:   This is the
> generation prior to the aspherics.  Made in Canada.  Glass is perfect.
> Numeric markings are excellent.  Minor paint wear on the lens, slight
> scuffing of the chrome mounting ring. Clip-on 2 piece lens hood (12 504) has
> 2 minor dents and slight paint wear.   Includes front and rear caps .  I've
> taken many memorable photos with this lens.  Most recently, some available
> light photos at the Railroad Museum in Sacramento are stunningly beautiful.
> $700.
> 
> 90mm Tele-Elmarit (fat) f2.8, s/n 2490696:  Excellent condition: This is the
> 5 element, earlier tele-elmarit, made in Canada.  Glass is perfect. Numeric
> markings are very good. Slight paint wear on focus ring.  Small dent on lip
> of clip-on lenshood (12575).  Includes front and rear caps.   I recently
> took this lens along with me to New Orleans.  The images this lens took at
> the French Quarter were very sharp and had great color rendition.  I'm only
> selling it to fund a 75 summilux.  $600.
> 
> Terms are:  Prices are firm.  Shipping fees included, via US Postal Service
> Priority Mail, insured.  Payment terms are COD or prepayment with a
> certified check.  One week money back guarantee (sorry return shipping is
> not refunded).
> 
> Thanks for your interest,  John.

John,

Have any of these lenses ever had filters on them or been handled by Don
Chatterton or Danny Gonzalez?

Carl S.

p.s. Sorry LUG :)