Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/06/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Christopher Saganich wrote: > > I was counting this way: > > First version 1954-1957 Collapsible chrome, 7 > elements, focused to 40" > Second version 1956-68 Rigid chrome, 7 elements, > focused to 40" > Third version 1956-1968 Dual Range Summicron, > chrome, 7 elements > Fourth version 1969-1979 Black lens with no "50" on > barrel > Fifth version 1980-95 Black lens with "50" on > barrel, reintroduced focusing lever, without built > in hood. > Sixth version 1995-date Black or chrome lens with > "50" on barrel and built in hood > > Chris Saganich > Personally, I try not to refer to lenses and cameras by version numbers. Despite the attraction of a shorthand version designation, in fact there are so many very minor variations in Leica products that a truly comprehensive compendium of versions for many common items will quickly induce insanity. There are 50/2 Summicron optical versions and 50/2 Summicron exterior versions and to mix the two can be mighty confusing. Better to describe or list the specific characteristics of a particular item. Serial numbers also help. Emanuel Lowi Montreal ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca