LEICA 35MM SUMMICRON F2 M2/M4 11307 1ST VERSION BLACK PAINT 8 ELEMENT LENS +CAPS
Description
-Serial #1656193
-Made in 1959 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Extremely rare and desirable; rare black paint example
-8-element design
-Original first version black with red/white feet/meter focusing scale
-This is known as the black paint 1st version 8-element lens but it is black chrome in actuality; Leica never made 1st version 8-element lens in black paint finish
-Serial #1656193
-Made in 1959 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Extremely rare and desirable; rare black paint example
-8-element design
-Original first version black with red/white feet/meter focusing scale
-This is known as the black paint 1st version 8-element lens but it is black chrome in actuality; Leica never made 1st version 8-element lens in black paint finish
Very early example with the red scale and chrome infinity focusing lock
Chrome base ring and both Leica caps
Details
-8 elements 6 groups
-Aperture range: f2 - f16
-E39 filter mount
-64° angle of view
-Cat No. 11307
Includes
-Leica metal front cap ( current production )
Leica plastic rear cap ( vintage )
Cosmetics 9-/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Barrel shows modest signs of use but overall nice
Cosmetics 9-/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Barrel shows modest signs of use but overall nice
A nice condition black paint lens overall
Mechanics 9+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
-No fog, fungus, separation, or scratches
-Glass is very nice and clear
The all time classic Summicron 35mm f2 1st version, 8 element design.
A beautiful lens especially in black paint.
Very special and a perfect match to your vintage Leica M black paint camera
Compact wide angle lens, outstanding image quality, exceptional built. Everything that Leica is all about.
Very special and a perfect match to your vintage Leica M black paint camera
Compact wide angle lens, outstanding image quality, exceptional built. Everything that Leica is all about.
The pinnacle of Leica.
A pleasure to have and enjoy! Really very nice!
A pleasure to have and enjoy! Really very nice!