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Leica 50mm summicron serial numbers4/1/2024 119,500 made ( includes this version and Dual Range ). Well regarded for its "out-of-focus" or "bokeh" characteristics. Flare and secondary reflections are reported with this lens ( Leica "glow" ?). Lens shows good improvement over previous 'cron in both higher resolution and contrast. Lens has low to medium contrast, and prone to flare. The Collapsible Summicron ( SM & M ) have very similar performance to the Leica Summitar lens at wide apertures, slightly better stopped down. The screw mount and M mount lenses are identical in performance. Serial #'s for the screw mount started at 920,000 and ran into the M mount serial #'s, about 1,112,000. The Collapsible Summicron lens began life as a screw mount lens and was later made for the M mount cameras.
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