Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, The reply from Marc regarding the lens is something upon which I cannot improve, but in terms of rarity you should be aware that the lens is considerably rarer than the camera body. This doesn't mean it will be worth more as there are far fewer non Leitz Leica-fit lens collectors than there are Leica (body) collectors but don't ignore it because it doesn't say Leica! I have seen these advertised for 200-250 USD though I have also seen them on sale in England for the same number of British pounds. Good luck with your purchase. Jem > -----Original Message----- > From: John Hudson [SMTP:jahudson@direct.ca] > > My photo dealer has an old screw thread Leica about which he would like > some > information. The details are: > > The body looks as if it might be a IIIb [see this web page] > > http://www.cameraguild.co.jp/screwdriver/3bbody00.html > > but it is not inscribed with a model number. The top of the body shows, > "Leica D.R.P., Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Germany, No 512229" > > The lens is an Amototal Anastigmat 2 inch F2 ELC #300028 Taylor Taylor & > Hobson Ltd, England. > > The body's black leatherette is in good to excellent condition, worn but > not > chipped or cracked. The bottom plate looks to be made of brass or bronze > and > has lost quite a lot of its chrome or silver plating. The top plate had > also > lost some of its plating exposing the base metal. > > The view finder is as shown at the top right of the above web page but > there > was no split image range finder. The view through the left hand viewer > looked rather milky with quite a blueish tinge > > The lens glass looked to be in very good condition front and back with > barely any blemishes and screwed in and out of the body very smoothly and > snugly. The lens barrel looked well used with only very minor dings and > dents. > > Can any Leica historians comment on this old Leica body and the lens? > Might > it be worthwhile to have it fully restored? Is there any collectible > value? > > Thanks > > John Hudson > Vancouver, B.C.