Leica LTM Summitar the star...

Leica M39 screw mount bodies/lenses
Taken with my uncoated 1946 Summitar on my IIIc body:

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interesting thread, good photos. Now if I would like to have one is anything to be careful when buying? Is a price in the range 350/400 EUR correct for this kind of lens? Any serial number to avoid? Or to look for?
robert
 
karlin said:
Great images!
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Thanks, Karlin.

Robert, personally my preference would be for the 10-blade aperture over the 6-blade, but beyond that relatively minor consideration I think it's simply condition. I would think that, with some patience, you could find a nice Summitar for somewhat less than the price range you suggest.
 
At 350/400 Euro you could by one in very good condition.

The 6-blade aperture supposedly reduces vignetting in the corners better then the 10-blade version does. I don't really see it.


Uncoated Summitar, Fomapan 100, There is some slight shutter drag on this IIIcK
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02Pilot said:
Thanks, Karlin.

Robert, personally my preference would be for the 10-blade aperture over the 6-blade, but beyond that relatively minor consideration I think it's simply condition. I would think that, with some patience, you could find a nice Summitar for somewhat less than the price range you suggest.
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I agree. All three Summitars I've purchased (still own two) were acquired from members here, so they do come up from time to time. Prices run in the $250 to 350 US range. The pre-war versions are uncoated (unless coated later); clean samples can be incredibly fine. The very late serial numbers are actually prototype collapsible Summicrons, and are likely to fetch higher prices. Those considerations aside, the key is sample quality. The Summitar is a beautifully constructed lens. I think it's easier today to find a clean sample than it is to find a clean collapsible 'cron.
 
Thanks, 250-350 $ (=EUR) is ok with my budget for this GAS attack ! But I need to find something in Europe in order to avoid duty cost. Where I live I had to pay duty also on the shipment cost!
Now, waiting for a few more pictures to enjoy...
robert
 
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