Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dave Yoder wrote: >>> Can anyone give me advice on the best R-50mm Summicron to buy (used)? Like, what serial numbers to look for, which is a genuine improvement over the rest and what the serial numbers are (I couldn't tell from Erwin's site after about 1980 or so. I presume it's been improved since then...) <<< Dave, just look for the 55mm filter thread and the right cams for your body. The earliest (German) ones using Series VI filters are good but more prone to flare than the one designed in Canada using 55mm filters. There is no reason to improve on the 1976 model. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt