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LEICA 50MM SUMMICRON F2 LENS 11817 VERY RARE! BLACK SCALLOPED FOCUS EARLY # WOW!

Leica

  • $6,995.00

SKU: 30489
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Description
-Serial #2269286
Made in Germany, 1968
-Transitional example of the ridged scalloped lens and the later black non infinity focus lock lens
-Scalloped focus ring. Like the earlier Chrome rigid but in black finish without the infinity lock like the later black 3rd version lens ( no focusing tab )
-Very rare example
-Black finish
-Considered the Third version, very early serial number, scalloped lens made in Germany
-Dual scale yellow/white feet/meter focusing scale
-Classic compact 50mm lens

Nice to have complete and in such nice condition!
An all time classic, rare and desirable lens and all you would ever need.
The finest optical quality and the rarest of lenses!

Productoin of the 11817 started at 2269251 so this would be the 35th lens ever made!
WOW!

Details
-6 elements 4 groups
-Aperture f2 - f16
-Angle of view 47°
-E39 filter mount
-Cat No. 11817

Includes
-Original Leica front and rear lens caps

Cosmetics 9/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Very nice condition overall
Some faint whiting but overall very nice and kept very well!

Mechanics 9+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp

Optics 8.5+/10
-No separation or scratches
-Glass is clean and clear with only minor dust

A very rare lens. 
Made in 1968, 1st batch 11817 and the 35th lens ever made
Rare scalloped, post infinity lock and no tab.
The rarest and most desirable lens.
A pleasure to have and enjoy!