Leica lens serial # -> production year chart

[FrankS]

http://www.forloren.dk/lbf/leica_lens_serial.htm

I've found this to be very helpful.

[pshinkaw]

This chart is consistent with all of the other information I have collected about my Leitz LTM lenses. However, my one M mount lens falls outside of the range by two years. I have a collapsible Summicron in M mount that this chart says is 1954 while my Leica Handbook (the red pocket size) says is 1956. Can't tell which is more accurate.

-Paul

[Mike Kovacs]

This is just what the Dr (me) ordered. Thanks

I'm in the market for a Leitz 50mm lens and had no sources to date :)

[FrankS]

Paul, I have a collapsible M-mount Summicron at home. I'll check its serial number and maybe we can figure it out.

[peter_n]

Another one (http://www.kbcamera.com/lensdates.htm).

[Krasnaya_Zvezda]

http://www.forloren.dk/lbf/leica_lens_serial.htm

I've found this to be very helpful.

Thanks, Frank.

[dcsang]

Impressive and cool :)

Thanks Frank!!

Dave