svacina
Member
I've been following Leica 35mm pre-ASPH Summilux's for a long time on eBay and I've never seen one that has this low of a bid with only one day left on the auction.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270691279586#description
Does something not seem right to you about this lens? The high bidder already asked the seller if something was up.
Is there a discrepancy between the serial number and it being labeled a Summilux-M ?
Seller says this example was made in Canada.
Cheers,
Yusef
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270691279586#description
Does something not seem right to you about this lens? The high bidder already asked the seller if something was up.
Is there a discrepancy between the serial number and it being labeled a Summilux-M ?
Seller says this example was made in Canada.
Cheers,
Yusef
ramosa
B&W
There is a Q and A at the bottom of the ebay page. Someone else thinks it sounds strange, too. I will list that below, but the poster seems confused, as the Lux 35 has been made since 1960. The poster must be confusing the pre-asph with the asph,which came out in 1995. The seller looks legit per his/her rating.
It reads as follows:
Q: Hi, Upon researching this lens the history just does not add up. As far as I can tell 35mm Summilux-M did not go into manufacture until 1994, but this Summilux-M has a serial number that dates to 1985. So prior to 1995 no Summilux lenses had the -M suffix. Was it made in Germany or Canada? What is the model number? Is it guaranteed not to be a "mix master" of various lenses? I am the high bidder, but right now I don't feel very comfortable with it. Thanks.
A: This was manufactured in Canada. Leitz/Leica Summilux M
It reads as follows:
Q: Hi, Upon researching this lens the history just does not add up. As far as I can tell 35mm Summilux-M did not go into manufacture until 1994, but this Summilux-M has a serial number that dates to 1985. So prior to 1995 no Summilux lenses had the -M suffix. Was it made in Germany or Canada? What is the model number? Is it guaranteed not to be a "mix master" of various lenses? I am the high bidder, but right now I don't feel very comfortable with it. Thanks.
A: This was manufactured in Canada. Leitz/Leica Summilux M
nobbylon
Veteran
2 thoughts,
1/ the bidder doesn't know his Leica lenses
2/ he's trying to hopefully put off other potential bidders by casting some false doubt on this lens!
It's 200 away from mine and looks identical
This should go for $1800++++ depending on day, lunar phase etc
1/ the bidder doesn't know his Leica lenses
2/ he's trying to hopefully put off other potential bidders by casting some false doubt on this lens!
It's 200 away from mine and looks identical
This should go for $1800++++ depending on day, lunar phase etc
Nigel Meaby
Well-known
The highest bidder has his facts wrong. Even if he's talking about the summilux aspherical he has the dates wrong. This is a pre-asph summilux so nothing wrong with the serial.
I imagine now you have brought this lens to the attention of this forum there may be a few more bids
I imagine now you have brought this lens to the attention of this forum there may be a few more bids
ramosa
B&W
I imagine now you have brought this lens to the attention of this forum there may be a few more bids
That thought crossed my mind, too
nobbylon
Veteran
I'm sure there will be Nigel!
Damaso
Photojournalist
Seems like a legit guy and it says he's in NYC. Hmmmm
bolohead
Joel Cosseboom
I think the low bidding is due to the use of the world "minty" in the title.
ramosa
B&W
The price is on the rise. Sometimes, the prices remain low, but escalate dramatically in the last 24 hours. I suspect that will occur.
sc_rufctr
Leica nuts
Also... He won't ship it over seas. "No international shipping, please do not ask."
That certainly limits his market.
That certainly limits his market.