Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Were there 2 35 LTM Summicrons?
From: "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 19:34:12 -0500
References: <NCBBJJMHALBHJNPNIAAAGEGECFAA.rclark@desupernet.net> <002501c18388$e9684440$c742510c@78mlp01> <000901c1838f$42d630e0$8c5bfea9@dan14dyp3s7zcg> <001701c18451$35d95ee0$e2481098@vol3>

I think the LTM with the M-adapter had a set screw hole in the threads of
the LTM part of the mount, as did many of these lenses. I have encountered a
135 Hektor in M that had an adapter glued or cemented on, so I think there
were several ways to fashion the early M mounts.
I looked up Stphen Gandy's website and he indicates that the 35 LTM
Summicrons were made from 1958-60 which probably puts them contemporary with
the IIIg's production dates.
All in all- if it is not too rare a piece, it would be nice to use on the
IIIf and the M cameras as it did come with the correct adapter ring!
Dan
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From: "Michael Volow" <mvolo@duke.edu>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Were there 2 35 LTM Summicrons?


> What is the difference between the rare LTM 35mm Summicron vs. the first
> M-Mount 35mm Summicron with the convertible mount? I have a 35mm Summicron
> (ser no.1930020). It looks like an M-mount with the raised red bump on the
> side. But the M-mount unscrews to reveal a regular LTM mount. I bought it
> used in 1966 so it must be from the early-mid 1960's. I take it this is
not
> one of the rare LTM 35mm Summicrons.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dan Post" <dpost@triad.rr.com>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 11:33 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] 35 LTM Summicron question
>
>
> > I have an opportunity to get a nice looking 35mm Summicron (Canadian)
that
> > is in LTM and was wondering if it is optically a good deal. It is
cheaper
> > thatn the M mounts I have been looking at for my M3, and has very nice
> > glass.
> > The coating has an unusually yellow cast- is this normal for this lens
or
> > was it perhaps recoated?
> > Dan
> >
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