A summilux 50mm Finally

[roundg]

Yesterday I was stilling thinking of asking a question in RFF as
"How much a Summilux 50mm Version 2 go recently?"

I always use the great link http://members.aol.com/dcolucci/a.htm as a price reference. But I noticed recently the price goes really high.... some Version 3 went at 1600USD, version2 1200USD.

I feel the pressure and with a impulse,I bought this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=140236633427&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=004

1050USD including shipping. Not a great price but not bad I think.

Now I can't help waiting for its arrival.

 

[monochromejrnl]

i sold a chrome one with hood that was in 7+ / 8 condition for $750 ~ 3months ago and I think I got a fair price... $900-950 is about right for a 9+ lens

 

[pfoto]

I think you did pretty well and that looks like a beautiful lens. I use a similar model and it is wonderful. Congratulations! 🙂

 

[roundg]

Thanks my friend. The lens came today. It's a perfect match on my M5.

 

[payasam]

Look forward to seeing some results.

 

[HuubL]

Let's see how high this one goes.

And BTW, Endustry sells one here in the classifieds...

 

[findwolfhard]

Let's see how high this one goes.

And BTW, Endustry sells one here in the classifieds...

Despite the number, seller said lens was first version! So bear that in mind, basically a Summarit!
Regards Wolfhard

 

[John Elder]

"this one" is a second version chrome 50mm lux, somewhat o a rarity. Most second verson's are black. second version 50 lux started with serial #1844001.. Source, Leica Pocket Book (5th edition at page 84)

 

[findwolfhard]

"this one" is a second version chrome 50mm lux, somewhat o a rarity. Most second verson's are black. second version 50 lux started with serial #1844001.. Source, Leica Pocket Book (5th edition at page 84)

Hi John!
I was interested in bidding on that item, so I asked the seller,- "just to make sure" it WAS the second version, of course I knew the numbering,- he replied "1st version" !
I believe he`s an expert, so why doubt? Though the lists seem to be quite clear. Anyway,- I didn`t bid then and I bought another one with number 19xxxxx .

Best regards Wolfhard
A terrific lens with beautiful rendering!

 

[roundg]

the bidding ended at 1500USD. One questeion...........is there any Chrome version 2 or Version 3 summilux?

from what I saw so far, all chrome summilux are all Version1 outlook.

 

[HuubL]

I have a chrome type II no. 1884155, 1961. It looks exactly like the one that went for 1500 US$ (exactly, well with some more signs of use...).

 

[maddoc]

the bidding ended at 1500USD. One questeion...........is there any Chrome version 2 or Version 3 summilux?

from what I saw so far, all chrome summilux are all Version1 outlook.

What is a Version 3 Summilux ? If it is the E46 version (with integrated hood, last pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux), I had it as chrome version. Very heavy lens ...

 

[roundg]

HuubL and maddoc, thanks for the answers.

 

[roundg]

Look forward to seeing some results.

Will shoot some testing pics when I get time.