Goggles identification

EdColorado · Nov 7, 2015

I've a set of Leica goggles but cant find any kind of markings to show what lens they would go on. Is there a way to tell?

I don't have a Leica body or any lenses, just the goggles.

Thanks,

antmar · Nov 8, 2015

It would be easier for us to tell if you give us a picture.

rfaspen · Nov 17, 2015

A photo of said goggles would help tremendously.

EdColorado · Nov 17, 2015

Here's a few shots. Sorry it took so long to get back on this, life got in the way for a bit...

In the first shot you can see some odd colors reflected in the rectangular lens, and a weird pattern (dark area) within those colors. Looks like it could be lens separation, do these have cemented elements?

ColColt · Nov 18, 2015

Looks pretty much like the one I have for the 50 f2 DR lens.

John Koehrer · Nov 18, 2015

There are only two lenses that had removable goggles. 50mm Summicron and 35mm Summaron.
I think the one for the 35 used a small thumbscrew to lock it in place.
Col Colt, is the mount on yours like his or a dovetail?

ColColt · Nov 18, 2015

It looks just like his but mine just says "Leitz Wetzlar" instead of E. Leitz Wetzlar. the notch in his second picture is a little larger than mine as is that circle. It looks that way at any rate.

David Lindquist · Nov 27, 2015

This looks like the "goggles" for my dual range Summicron, including the mount (not a dove tail). Mine too is engraved E. Leitz Wetzlar. A 1972 Leica catalogue I have shows the DR Summicron "Goggles" simply engraved Leitz Wetzlar.

The notch and the divot are part of the "system design" (for want of a better term) that keeps one from using the close-range without the "goggles" in place (or the regular focussing range with the "goggles" in place).
David

EdColorado · Nov 27, 2015

Thank you David and ColColt! As you both seem to be in agreement I'll go with the DR.

I'm thinking the odd pattern and colors in the rectangular lens (separation?) make these pretty much worthless but I guess I'll hang on to them in case I have a Leica someday. They at least look good on the shelf.

Goggles identification

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