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*'''Leica Order No.''' - | *'''Leica Order No.''' - 11831-black - 11823-silver . '''LLC''' - 115 | ||
*'''Production era''' - 1994-2007 < 17,461 lenses | *'''Production era''' - 1994-2007 < 17,461 lenses | ||
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*'''Variants''' - Black / Chrome | *'''Variants''' - Black / Chrome | ||
*'''Compatibility''' - M-cameras except cannot be collapsed into the [[M5]] or [[CL]]. Mount or remove collapsible 50mm Elmar lenses, of any vintage, extended only. | *'''Compatibility''' - M-cameras except cannot be collapsed into the [[M5]] or [[CL]]. Mount or remove collapsible 50mm Elmar lenses, of any vintage, extended only (per Forum discussion 21 below). | ||
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M quick-change bayonet | *'''Lens mount''' - Leica M quick-change bayonet | ||
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*'''Focusing range''' - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞ | *'''Focusing range''' - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞ | ||
*'''Aperture''' - f/2.8-f/16 - Setting/Function Preset, with click-stops, half values from f/2.8 - f/8, manual 6 blade diaphragm | *'''Aperture''' - f/2.8 - f/16 - Setting /Function Preset, with click-stops, half values from f/2.8 - f/8, manual 6 blade diaphragm | ||
*'''Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio''' - 274 mm x 411 mm / 1:11.4 | *'''Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio''' - 274 mm x 411 mm / 1:11.4 | ||
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*'''Inscriptions''' - LEICA ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50 E39 3XXXXXX | *'''Inscriptions''' - LEICA ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50 E39 3XXXXXX | ||
:Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Elmar 1 = 5 cm 1:2,8 Nr. 1XXXXXX | :Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Elmar 1 = 5 cm 1:2,8 Nr. 1XXXXXX | ||
*'''Leica Tech Data''' | |||
:[http://www.summilux.net/m_system/images/Elmar50.pdf 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M.pdf] - courtesy Summilux.net | |||
:[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3a/Puts-2002-M-lenses.pdf Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf] - pgs. 42 - 47 | |||
== Comment == | == Comment == | ||
*'''On the street''' - $US 1,095 in 2008 - 500 in 2010 | *'''On the street''' - $US 1,095 in 2008 - 500 in 2010 | ||
*'''Reviews''' | |||
** [http://www.luciolepri.it/lc2/marcocavina/articoli_fotografici/TEST_Leica_M_50mm/00_pag.htm Marco Cavina] | |||
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/50mm-f28-m.htm Ken Rockwell] | |||
*'''Forum discussion''' | *'''Forum discussion''' | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/17786-question-about-50mm-elmar-m.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/17786-question-about-50mm-elmar-m.html] | ||
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**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/93702-lenses-backwards-compatible.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/93702-lenses-backwards-compatible.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/94185-50-mm-elmar-m-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/94185-50-mm-elmar-m-f2-8-a-2.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/94185-50-mm-elmar-m-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/94185-50-mm-elmar-m-f2-8-a-2.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m8-forum/95761-safe-collapse-50mm-elmar.html] | |||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/103204-heliar-50s.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/103204-heliar-50s.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/120167-50mm-summicron-2-0-elmarit-2-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/120167-50mm-summicron-2-0-elmarit-2-a-2.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/120167-50mm-summicron-2-0-elmarit-2-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/120167-50mm-summicron-2-0-elmarit-2-a-2.html] | ||
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**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/153676-elmar-m-50-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/153676-elmar-m-50-f2-8-a-2.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/153676-elmar-m-50-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/153676-elmar-m-50-f2-8-a-2.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a-3.html] | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/243090-praise-elmar-m-50mm-f2-8-a-3.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica- | **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/296097-leica-50mm-m-2-8-elmar.html] | ||
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/298737-praise-50-2-8-elmar-m.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/298737-praise-50-2-8-elmar-m-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-m-lenses/298737-praise-50-2-8-elmar-m-3.html] | |||
** [http://www. | |||
== 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M Serial Numbers == | == 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M Serial Numbers == | ||
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|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1994-2005||17,461 | |TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1994-2005||17,461 | ||
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Serial numbers compiled from [http://www. | Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3e/Leica-puts-pocket-book.pdf Puts Pocket Pod.pdf]<br> | ||
Latest revision as of 16:10, 14 October 2014
- Leica Order No. - 11831-black - 11823-silver . LLC - 115
- Production era - 1994-2007 < 17,461 lenses
- Variants - Black / Chrome
- Compatibility - M-cameras except cannot be collapsed into the M5 or CL. Mount or remove collapsible 50mm Elmar lenses, of any vintage, extended only (per Forum discussion 21 below).
- Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet
- Number of lenses/groups - 4 /3
- Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞
- Aperture - f/2.8 - f/16 - Setting /Function Preset, with click-stops, half values from f/2.8 - f/8, manual 6 blade diaphragm
- Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 274 mm x 411 mm / 1:11.4
- Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 47°, 40°, 27°
- Position of entrance pupil - 17.1 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)
- Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation
- Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-in filters size E39 / separate, clip-on type, lockable
- Materials - Black anodized aluminum or silver lacquered brass
- Focal length - 51.7 mm / 2 in
- Length to bayonet flange - 21.6 < 37.6 mm / 0.8" < 1.5 in
- Largest diameter - 52 mm / 2.1 in
- Weight - approx. 170 g / 6 oz anodized, 245 g / 8.6 oz silver lacquer
- Inscriptions - LEICA ELMAR-M 1:2.8/50 E39 3XXXXXX
- Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Elmar 1 = 5 cm 1:2,8 Nr. 1XXXXXX
- Leica Tech Data
- 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net
- Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf - pgs. 42 - 47
Comment
- On the street - $US 1,095 in 2008 - 500 in 2010
- Reviews
- Forum discussion
50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M Serial Numbers
Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf| SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-0001 | 1975-1975 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1994 | 1975 |
| 3668031 | 3669030 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1994 | 1000 |
| 3691931 | 3692930 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1995 | 1000 |
| 3701552 | 3702551 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb+schw) | 1995 | 1000 |
| 3723803 | 3724802 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb+schw) | 1995 | 1000 |
| 3726554 | 3727553 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1995 | 1000 |
| 3732301 | 3733300 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1996 | 1000 |
| 3738701 | 3739700 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb) | 1996 | 1000 |
| 3741300 | 3741588 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M | 1996 | 289 |
| 3761000 | 3761999 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (schw) | 1996 | 1000 |
| 3781330 | 3782329 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (silb+schw) | 1997 | 1000 |
| 3876167 | 3877166 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar-M (schw) | 1999 | 1000 |
| 3897576 | 3898575 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. | 2000 | 1000 |
| 3911126 | 3912125 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. | 2000 | 1000 |
| 3917273 | 3918270 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. (+silb) | 2001 | 998 |
| 3919001 | 3919100 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar silb. | 2001 | 100 |
| 3935764 | 3936763 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. | 2002 | 1000 |
| 3963511 | 3964510 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. (+ silb) | 2003 | 100 |
| 3980589 | 3981088 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw. (+ silb) | 2004 | 499 |
| 3993121 | 3993620 | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar schw.u. Hc. (+ silb) | 2005 | 500 |
| unknown | unknown | 50mm f/2.8 Elmar | 2006-2007 | unknown |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 1994-2005 | 17,461 |
