Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/08/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, "Latest" should mean the most recent version. However, I would really rely on the serial number. You can find out when a camera or lens was made by using the information in books such as the Leica Pocket Guide (6th ed., Hove Collectors Book) or in some of the other fine books. The information is also available on some web sites. For example, on Erwin Puts' web site you can find out all about the various versions of the lenses (but not the exact year of manufacture of a particular lens). See at: http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/leicahome.html And finally, ask questions here. Guido is a real expert at dating Leica stuff. Nathan Fstop008@aol.com wrote: > Question from a new Leicaphile: if I want to buy the latest version of a lens, > for instance, does the word "latest" honestly signify the most recent version. > Or should I be asking for the serial number and comparing it to some chart > which correlates serial numbers with production line? If yes, how do you > determine by knowing the serial number what year or from what country the lens > was produced? - -- Nathan Wajsman Overijse, Belgium Photography page: http://members.tripod.com/~belgiangator/index.html Motorcycle page: http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/downs/1704/index.html