Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/11/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The different versions of a lens (there are 5 different 35/2 M optical formulas) were generally made where they were designed (either Wetzlar, Midland or Solms). Some versions were made in both Wetzlar and Midland (ie: 35/2 first version) and then "collectors" tend to favour the Wetzlar version unless the Midland version is rare. So while there are versions whose performance is favoured for one reason or another, where they were made is not important. Yours is a peach by the way, John Collier On 27-Nov-06, at 12:53 PM, Montie wrote: > Thanks John...are there any examples (any focal length) > where the German version excels over Canadian or > Canadian over German that you know of?..or is a > Summicron a Summicron etc no matter where it was > made? > > John Collier wrote: > Absolutely no difference. The "made in Germany" late production 4th > version 35/2s were just "assembled" in Germany. Glass, and probably > subassemblies, were still made in Canada > > On 27-Nov-06, at 10:27 AM, Montie wrote: > >> Lug Leica Lens Experts...I recently acquired a used 35 >> Summicron (3418120) made in Canada (as noted in small >> type on the lens barrel). I originally figured it was made in >> Germany because it didn't have the "made in canada" on >> the front...duh. My question is what's the difference? >> I would assume that the Canadian glass is just as good but >> really have no clue and never gave it much thought. "Sick Minds >> Want to >> Know"