Black Summilux 35 with infinity lock

[kennylovrin]

Hi

I've been thinking of getting a 35 Summilux for my M6 for a while, and by accident I stumbled across one today locally.. I am quite excited and up for buying it, but I can't quite work out exactly which version it is..

I've asked for the serial number, but I also wanted to check here.. It's black, and the inner most "ring" is silver (the one closest to the camera body). It has a hood that mounts the filter by unscrewing the hood.. BUT, it also has an infinity lock in the lens tab..

I can't work out if this is a version 2? Is it true that there were version 2 with infinity lock? Are they otherwise the same as version 2 (I mean, can I read about characteristics and base it on any version 2?).. And pricing, does it follow the version 2, or is the price affected by the infinity focus "weirdness"?

Thanks!

Kenny

 

[giulio stucchi]

V2 infinity lock I would say 222xxx 234xxx or something in this range. It focus down to about .85 mt instead of 1m of later version. great little lens.

check this out:

https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49501

 

[kennylovrin]

Oh, that is fantastic, the one gripe I have with the summilux is the 1m close range, I wasn't even aware there was this "middle ground" one..

You guys think it is a good buy (for the same price as a nice condition version 2 goes on average)?

 

[giulio stucchi]

it all depends on conditions. I saw copies selling for more than 2kEuro in mint condition from reputable dealer. Current average price for a copy in good condition should be around 1200 - 1400 Euro I would say.

lux 35 pre asph v2 infinity lock at its min focus distance or there about:

001.15.03 by Giulio Stucchi, on Flickr

 

[kennylovrin]

it all depends on conditions. I saw copies selling for more than 2kEuro in mint condition from reputable dealer. Current average price for a copy in good condition should be around 1200 - 1400 Euro I would say.

lux 35 pre asph v2 infinity lock at its min focus distance or there about:

001.15.03 by Giulio Stucchi, on Flickr

Thanks! Looks great!

I've offered him ~€1200, it is in really great shape and has the hood and uv filter.. So sounds quite reasonable, so will see if he takes that.. 🙂

 

[giulio stucchi]

another one at short distance and with light coming into the frame:

013.15 by Giulio Stucchi, on Flickr

good luck and shows us pictures if you close the deal!

 

[Ko.Fe.]

Thanks! Looks great!

I've offered him ~€1200, it is in really great shape and has the hood and uv filter.. So sounds quite reasonable, so will see if he takes that.. 🙂

It is lowest price I have seen for any version of the Lux in not trashed condition. I was late for one at local classifieds in Germany at 1300 earlier this week.
Here is just one (with inf. lock) on e-bay after DAG CLA for 1700+.

 

[kennylovrin]

It is lowest price I have seen for any version of the Lux in not trashed condition. I was late for one at local classifieds in Germany at 1300 earlier this week.
Here is just one (with inf. lock) on e-bay after DAG CLA for 1700+.

Yeah, I'm willing to pay more for it, I just meant that I may not have to if he accepts my offer. 😉 Thanks for the example prices!

 

[kennylovrin]

Well, I got it, paid him ~€1320, will pick it up tomorrow. I think that was a fairly good deal, but will know when I test it out with film. 😉

Thanks for the replies and info!

 

[giulio stucchi]

congrats, sounds like a good deal. Make sure to post some pics on the 35 pre asph thread!

 

[kennylovrin]

Yeah I will, haven't been active here in ages for some reason, might be time to return back. 🙂

 

[kennylovrin]

Here's a few basic shots of the lens itself. Looks nice to me, but a bit too stiff to focus at close range so think I'll have it lubed unless it loosens up when I use it.

 

[Chromacomaphoto]

Congrats, a lovely lens. Had one myself (no infinity lock and 1 min min focus) and loved it! Enjoy it this year.

 

[giulio stucchi]

It looks good indeed Kenny!
Looking at your website it seems to me the lux will fit perfectly your shooting style. Have fun!

 

[kennylovrin]

Thanks! I actually left it for a re-greasing just now, might as well get it over with straight away, when I got it on the camera it was just too stiff at close range to focus it accurately, so hopefully it'll be back as smooth as ever after the weekend. 🙂

 

[iaeaix]

Nice lens, I had it for a while. It was classic and the focus tab haa better feeling than plastic ones.

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