arthur_tiger Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Saw a used Leica Emarit-R F2.8 35 mm lense, on the lense rim it says Leitz only, whereras others i saw on Ebay or other sites all have Wertzler Leitz. Wondering which version is newer, or is there any difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulrik Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 If a lens says "Wertzler Leitz" or "Leica Emarit" it is for sure one of those funny russian fakes. Or a misspelling right from the factory which makes it a valuable collector's piece in the leicaphile world ;-) Ulrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank uhlig Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The difference between a fake and a spelling mistake is often worth a lot of money or a big drop in price. Can you reread your f/2.8 35mm lens writings, maybe? Wetzlar? Elmarit? maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Since we are on the topic of spelling mistakes... For those of you whose first language is English, there is no "e" on the end of the word "lens"! For those of you who speak and write English as a second, third, fourth language or more, I envy you and always overlook any mistakes in spelling or grammar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgerraty Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Some claim 'lense' is an archaic spelling, still allowed in one or two modern dictionaries, apparently, but I am not so sure. It is usually a mistake, although surprisingly prevalent on the net. It cannot be the right spelling for an international web forum. Dan Quayle, US Vice-Presidential hopeful, got into trouble for correcting a school pupil's spelling of potato, which Dan thought should have an e on the end. Meanwhile, 'Wertzler' seen even once? I don't think so. Visually creative people sometimes do not have spelling as a long suit. It doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don_e Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The non-standard spelling probably due to 'lens', although singular, ending with an 's' which is the regular way to form a plural in English. The plural of 'lens' is 'lenses', which makes it seem reasonable to write the singular as 'lense'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur_tiger Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Sorry, let me describe precisely what the lens says, sorry about the English. Elmarit-R 1:2.8/35 3361608 Leitz Above letters in caps Those on ebay i saw have Wetzlar before Leitz? Mine is 55E, should be the third version. Why is mine missing Wetzlar? is it normal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 The Leitz factory was sold in 1988 and became Leica GMBH the new Leica Company did not get the right to use the name Leitz. Your lens is made before this date but close to it, the E55 is the late version ,lenses may also have Wetzlar engraved it is the place of manufacture. Let me assure you this is still one of the best performing wide SLR lenses available superb close up definition too ,better in fact than the faster Summicron. Actually I do not think there is a version IV I am not even sure this one is still in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgerraty Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Good point Don: that certainly escaped me. I am relieved that Arthur is looking at a genuine article after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthur_tiger Posted June 7, 2008 Author Share Posted June 7, 2008 Thanks a lot, do i therefore understand that this lens can have either Wetzlar Leitz or just Leitz engraved on the rim of the lens? Bith are genuine Leica lenses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Yes Arthur that is correct, but it would be Leitz Wetzlar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Just for interest sake the word lens is related to the German word for lentils yes the food type. In German its Linsen chosen to describe a lens on account of its similar shape.I must say I struggle with English sometimes as well never having been to any English scool. Cheers Manfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob F. Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 Don, your explanation of the basis of the "lense" spelling seems highly plausible. I'll bet you're right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw12dz Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Manfred, Your English is much better than my German, and I studied German at University (a long time ago). I just read a classified ad where someone is selling "a lens with googles". Let me just clarify this; googles (Google) is an internet search engine and goggles are a Leitz accessory. 8-) Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canfred Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well thank you Stuart , I was aware you had this capacity for German. For me its somewhat different I have been living here for quite a few years. The Leica Googles are very funny. Cheers Manfred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohir_ali Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 http://jmm.aaa.net.au/articles/18185.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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