Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Leitz 35/2 Summicron first version: 1 640 xxx to 2 316 xxx, 1958 - 1969 second and third versions: 2 316 xxx to 2 874 xxx, 1969 - 1979 fourth version: 2 970 xxx to 3 731 200, 1979 - 1997 Why not buy from a reputable dealer until you are more comfortable with all the Leica minutia. That way you have a return privilege and a knowledgeable person at the end of the phone to help you. John Collier > From: Jason Carroll <jacebc@mac.com> > > I received several recommendations on the 35mm Summicron lens for a Leica > M2, and I am investigating my options. I have been searching on eBay, but > it's difficult to tell when a particular lens was made. I am also confused > on the benefits of the 3rd or 4th generations. I found one serial #231XXXX.