rodt16s
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If you can find a Rigid Cron in new condition for $850, please let me know! - even more so for the LTM version, which the last time I checked were running about $3K USD for the used reissue version. I can't recall ever seeing an original Rigid in LTM for sale, but I think they do exist.
They do exist, it took a while to find though
x-ray
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A Leica rep told me that the haze came from the lubricant in the lens evaporating. In that era they used whale oil, yes from whales.Does your comment also apply to the DR which is the same optical design though not mechanically?
Eric, I’m curious what do photos shot with a Nikkor 50 f2 and an Elmar 50 f2.8 have to do with the 50mm Summicron? Just curious.
Erik van Straten
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Yes, the DR is exactly the same lens as the rigid, only in a different mount. It can make close-ups.Does your comment also apply to the DR which is the same optical design though not mechanically?
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My motto,”Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.” I’ve found some great deals but they’re very rare.
Erik van Straten
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For you to find out.
Erik van Straten
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For you to find out.A Leica rep told me that the haze came from the lubricant in the lens evaporating. In that era they used whale oil, yes from whales.
Eric, I’m curious what do photos shot with a Nikkor 50 f2 and an Elmar 50 f2.8 have to do with the 50mm Summicron? Just curious.
x-ray
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Sort of like a fortune cookie I guess. 😵💫For you to find out.
EddieJ
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Hi allReceived via email!
Light lens Lab 50mm f/2 Rigid-SP II Pre-Order Announcement
LLL 50 Rigid
As with previous releases *faithful to the OG.
Seems LLL is going the path of the Leitz|Leica iconic lens line-up!
As already alluded to in and around the comments in this thread. The devil's in the details and so it appears that the only thing OG about this very lens announcement is the housing minus the red dot!
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xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
I did miss buying an original rigid Summicron in 1978 when considering buying a Leica IIIg that was equipped with it, the next day the lens was sold but the IIIg body remained. This was before I knew anything that was rare or super valuable in Leica collectablity.
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Erik van Straten
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There is a huge difference between the Summicron Rigid and the Summicron Collapsible. The early versions of the Collapsible have a very soft front lens, scratches easily, but the later versions have a harder front lens. They draw beautifully with a specific tonality. Favorite lens of Cartier-Bresson.
gelatin silver print (summicron 50mm f2) leica m3
Amstelveen, 2002
gelatin silver print (summicron 50mm f2) leica m3
Amstelveen, 2002
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