{"product_id":"leica-leitz-28mm-elmarit-f2-8-1st-2nd-ver-m-11802-lens-rare-transitional-caps","title":"LEICA LEITZ 28MM ELMARIT F2.8 1ST 2ND VER M 11802 LENS RARE TRANSITIONAL +CAPS","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Serial #2459796\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Black finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-2nd version transitional ELC example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Made in Canada in 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Second year 2nd batch 2nd version production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-8-element lens design with RARE 1st version 9 element focus lock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete and in wonderful condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA very rare lens as not many were made. A transitional between the 1st version 9 element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eActually this looks just like the 1st version and takes the same 14102P cap and 12501 shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eJust does not have the deep rear element which is actually better for use on metering for the M cameras ( digital and film )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eStill has the 1st series designation with the 11801 cat. #\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-8 elements 6 groups\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Aperture range: f2.8 - f22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-76° angle of view\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-E48 filter mount\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Cat No. 11801\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leica Front RARE 14102P front cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Leica rear lens caps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCosmetics 9+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Barrel is very clean and a wonderful example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanics 9+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Focusing is smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Aperture clicks are crisp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptics 9+\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-No fungus, separation or scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e-Glass is clean and clear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very rare lens. Many people pay x2-3 for the 9 element version but this is actually harder to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8 element with the 1st version body style, on a camera or deep rear cap you actually dont know if it is the 1st of 2nd version. Only from the rear element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere were fewer made and these are perfect for digital and meter us as they dont have an issue with the deep rear element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI recently sold one of these for $3695 which was without the front cap and not as crisp\/fine condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard pressed to find another one as they dont come up often.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderful condition and complete with all its extras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pleasure to have and enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45760080675002,"sku":"31449","price":3495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1245\/2879\/files\/1_498983aa-ef8a-4800-9fe6-4c7fe0e58a08.jpg?v=1775586315","url":"https:\/\/www.setadelstudios.com\/de\/products\/leica-leitz-28mm-elmarit-f2-8-1st-2nd-ver-m-11802-lens-rare-transitional-caps","provider":"Setadel Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}