Re: [Leica] FS: 35 Summilux RF, Summicrons

[inyoung@jps.net]

Hello Simon,

 Do you still have the 35 Summilux available?

Best Regards,
David 

At 02:34 PM 7/10/99 +0100, you wrote:
>For Sale:
>
>35 Summilux RF (for M3 or M6HM) Chrome #1778XXX + OLLUX hood.
>
>This lens is from the very first batch of the Summilux in 1960, and comes in
>a Summicron RF box - maybe because it was released before the Summilux RF
>box was ready, maybe not. The lens is in very nice condition. I'm not too
>good on grading - I'd guess exc++. The chrome barrel shows remarkably few
>signs of use - the lettering is all perfect condition. The glass is very
>nice too, with no dust. On close inspection at an oblique angle faint
>cleaning marks can be seen on front and rear lenses - but this is not
>something that I noticed until now. The goggles are very clean apart from a
>small ding on the corner of the viewfinder goggle. The (extremely rare)
>OLLUX hood is in exc.+ condition, with a very small ding on the front edge
>and most of the black anodising worn from the front edge. Otherwise no
>marks - the lettering is all intact, but a little faded. I don't have period
>front or rear caps, but will include a chrome UVa E41 filter. The box is
>showing its age, but still intact.
>
>Very few of these were made in 1960 - the Hove guide doesn't list any
>production numbers until 1961. This is one of those collectible lenses which
>is very hard to price - I've seen them advertised for as much as 2,500 US
>dollars. This one isn't in perfect collector's condition, but it is very
>nice nonetheless. I think 500 UK pounds (about 780 US dollars) is a fair
>price.
>
>35 Summicron non-Asph. last version, Germany, #3682XXX, with caps, hood,
>case, box and papers. This lens has been used but is almost as new, with
>only the tiniest marks where the hood and filters attach. The hood shows a
>few more tiny marks. 480 UK pounds (about 750 US dollars).
>
>35 SUMMICRON (for M) 6 element version (Wetzlar) 2394XXX in Exc+ condition,
>without hood or caps. The barrel is very clean, with just a little fading on
>some of the lettering, and the glass has just a little dust. Not a new
>looking lens, but far from a 'user'.
>
>350 UK pounds (about 550 US dollars)
>
>Simon.
>London.
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