Re: [Leica] Expensive 35mm Summicron, a sad tale

[John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>]

I would get that 90mm looked at right away before any permanent damage is
done. Stephen Gandy's Classic Camera site* talks about the rear element of
the tele-elmarit often being damaged and good only for a paperweight!

John Collier

I will ship them today and you can refund the shipping after you see the
items for yourself. I am going to ship it by the "slow boat" if you do not
mind. Here is my info, send me yours.

*URL is: http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm


> From: john <bosjohn@mediaone.net>
> 
> I just purchased, so to speak, a very expensive 35mm Summicron, not the Asph.
> I had inherited my father's Leica collection, which included a new unused M4-P
> 70th year commerative, with three lenses.  The camera is still sealed in a
> plastic bag. I took out the lenses to examin them.  The Tele-Elmarit has some
> kind hazing which looks spotty.  I think this is the same as was discussed
> here a few weeks ago.  The fifty seemed perfect. But when I took out the 35mm,
> the focusing tab was loose. On closer examination I found the tab had broken
> in half. This lens was valued at $1400 in perfect condition for the estate by
> a Leica expert.  About the same as a new Asph.  With the broken tab who knows.
> I could probably get a the tab fixed, but the lens would no longer be perfect
> and I could not, in good conscience sell it as new. I decided, therefore to
> use the lens as I do not presently have a 35mm user. I glued the tab back on
> and have shot several rolls.  The negs, of course, look great. So maybe the
> tale is not so sad after all.
> 
> Bosjohn