Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Source for Serial Numbers
From: Nathan Wajsman <nathan.wajsman@euronet.be>
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 07:52:01 +0200

Bud,

According to my Leica Pocket Book this lens was manufactured between 1979 and
1994 (chrome only 1993-94). You may be able to identify the year of manufacture
of a particular lens by looking at the tables in Rogliatti or L.P.B., but only
up to 1988.

Nathan


Bud Cook wrote:

> Would anyone know of a source for serial numbers that would identify the
> next to last 50mm Summicron-M w/removable hood and focusing lever?  The lens
> was manufactured from 1990 to 1995 (I believe).
> TIA,
> Bud

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