Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 03:06 PM 12/14/01 -0600, John Straus wrote: >What I do want to know is why are the serial #'s so important on the lenses? >Let me state this now; I'M NOT A COLLECTOR!!! I do NOT want to pay extra for >anything but shooting value. Meaning I'm willing to consider spending more >only if I'll see pretty obvious results on an 8x10 - 11x14. John If you are unfamiliar with RF work, then I'd suggest that you invest in a IIIc with a 2/5cm Summitar and find out all the joys of natural-light work. Once you're comfortable with the system, then you can move up to newer and more expensive gear. The serial numbers define variations within production. Often, these will identify whether a lens is "first version" or "second version" or the like. The number runs are more important to users than they are to collectors. But the important thing is to get a camera and get shooting. As Ted Grant will tell you, you can even use Canadian glass in a pinch, if you aren't able to find any of that Really Good German stuff. Marc msmall@roanoke.infi.net FAX: +540/343-7315 Cha robh bąs fir gun ghrąs fir! - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html