Ororaro
Well-known
I have a nice Summarit-M 5cm f1.5 on which 2 aperture blades have just become loose. I'm looking to sell it as-is. I believe it's a 80$ job to have it fixed... I'm also dwelling about the asking price. I understand the summarit-M are sought after.
FrankS
Registered User
I understand the summarit-M are sought after.
Is that because they are a later model? Improved over the LTM?
Is that because they are a later model? Improved over the LTM?
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
Leitz made the Summarit until the advent of the Summilux, circa late 1950s.
the Summarit was made in LTM and M mount till then ( mid to late..ish 1950s) .
I doubt if there was any difference optically in the two Summarits, M & LTM.
the Summarit was made in LTM and M mount till then ( mid to late..ish 1950s) .
I doubt if there was any difference optically in the two Summarits, M & LTM.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
here is some Summarit/ Summilux talk on p. net
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=002laL&tag=
http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=002laL&tag=
maxmeabh
Member
Does anyone have any ideas as to who might stock an E41 screwin lenshood for a Summarit. Ian.
Meleica
Well-known
My Leica M Lens Guide http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/a.htm
has the Summarit at $ 300. It is a VERY hard lens to find without haze or scratches. When you find one that is VERY clean, they can go much higher, but not much more than $ 500-600 for a true minty one.
Dan
has the Summarit at $ 300. It is a VERY hard lens to find without haze or scratches. When you find one that is VERY clean, they can go much higher, but not much more than $ 500-600 for a true minty one.
Dan
nrb
Nuno Borges
Bought my new Summarit for €100. Hasn't arrived yet...
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Mine was in the high range for a noncollectible, I think I paid about $400 for it. But it came with original caps and the Summarit shade (the square one), the coatings are perfect except for one slight spot internally; no scratches at all, anywhere. *Anywhere* Like Costanza once said to Seinfeld: "it's like finding Plutonium...by accident!" 
It's an M-mount, and it performs remarkably well compared with most, and it stills gives that unique Summarit look with highlights. Stopped down to at least f/2.8, it's like shooting a tricky 50 Elmarit.
It's an M-mount, and it performs remarkably well compared with most, and it stills gives that unique Summarit look with highlights. Stopped down to at least f/2.8, it's like shooting a tricky 50 Elmarit.
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
If this is the famous "*" Summitar or the batch right after it: give it to me!edodo said:
I mean. Err...you haven't traded it yet, have you? Don't. You should be paid money in return, not the other way around. My opinion.
edodo
Well-known
I just sold him my summicron, I just can't afford the summarit right now! I may just roam evilbay some months in order to find one cheap screwmount!
edodo
Well-known
Anyway he showed me his combo, an early M3 with glass plate and the blocking back door with this summarit and the original thin leica leather strap. Oh boy it was nice to hold! The summarit isn't that big lens and really is beautiful! It was a M mount with perfect coating.
Ororaro
Well-known
I just got my Summarit from DAG (cleaned and repaired. Most excellent job, Can't recommend DAG enough). I just developed some shots and all I can say is WOW! I'm impressed at how good it is. I wasn't expecting such good performance.