Re: Elmar Serial Nos. (and loupes)

That number makes it an early 1930's Elmar. According to a couple of books,
the Elmar number started with 156,000 in 1933. If you only have 5 numbers on
your Elmar, it's real early.

Now I want to try coating one of my 1934 Elmars!

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Hurst"
Subject: Elmar Serial Nos. (and loupes)


> Hi all.
>
> Full marks to Greg Lorenzo!
>
> I examined the retaining ring of ol' 4387's 50/3.5 Elmar front
> element with a loupe, and there was the number. Without a loupe my
> tired old eyes wouldn't have seen it at all.
>
> In this case, 27665.
>
> I have absolutely no idea whether this lens number makes it
> contemporary with the body or not, but no doubt someone will
> enlighten me.
>
> What intrigues me is that Leitz took the trouble. How on earth did
> they manage to put those tiny numbers on an Elmar retaining ring 70
> odd years ago? Was it it tiny punch or some other technique?
>
> The story of ol' black paint 4387, BTW, is at:
>
> http://www.iol.ie/~corkflor/
>
> Best
>
> Alex



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