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I had the BP version of this lens and it was the best lens I have ever owned. I sold it and when I bought a normal 50 Lux ASPH later it was just not the same in regards to sharpness/contrast. That LHSA version is amazing. At least mine was. Im an idiot for selling it.Just FYI - the cat's meow is the LHSA 50 summilux asph. It's the old knurled style brass with the modern optics of the current tabbed lux asph. They were offered in silver over brass or black paint over brass, each with black vented hoods. They came with the LHSA MP3 kits and were also made in runs of 500 each as separate lenses. Here's a photo of the silver, currently listed on ebay for $4580.
Francis....and while you're looking for your 50mm ASPH, I've started looking for a mint 50mm pre ASPH (e46), probably last version before ASPH. Anyone willing to part at a good price? I have the new VC 50mm f1.2...extremely nice but now going for a very compact kit instead.