Leica Summicron 50mm black paint lens (徠卡Summicron 50毫米黑色漆鏡)

One of the repercussion of changing to a black paint M3 camera is that suddenly, there is a need to replace the steel/chrome coloured lens to a matching black paint len.

I have been looking for a matching len for several nights and I have found 3 camera shops selling it and I have been actively communicating with the three shops via whatsapp. The first shop‘s len is a consignment stock while the second and third shops stocks belong to them.

This shall be the len and camera that I shall use for my photo taking and this purchase shall be my last as I have completed my gear hunting search.

I have always wanted to have a camera that is both usable and collectible and these Leica M3 black paint and len fit the criteria. I shall be getting it this evening after work! So exciting!

It has been a great fun!

There are a few ways to tell if the black paint lens are original or repainted.

1. Black chrome parts (or modern repaints) will not show surface "texture" of bubble.
2. Genuine black paint is always done on brass, never on chrome,  
3. The yellow color of the brass will shine through as soon as the paint starts to flake off.

Leitz US catalog of 1964 listed the black Summicron 50 price at +10% the price of standard chrome : 165 $ vs. 150..

For those who are keen:

http://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Leitz/

https://www.schouten-select.com/index.php/products/leica-50mm-f2-summicron-black-paint-brass-mount-extremely-1957-mp-rare.html

https://www.schouten-select.com/index.php/products/leica/leica-black-chrome-black-paint/leica-50mm-f2-summicron-black-paint-1200.html

This evening, i have finally managed to unite the Leica M3 with its accompanying black paint len.