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LEICA LEITZ SUMMICRON 50MM F2 SOOIC YELLOW LANTHAR EARLY #1040401 SM LENS +CAP
$1,495.00
Product SKU: 31501
Description
Serial #1020667
Made in Wetzlar Germany in 1952
2nd year, 5th batch of Summicron lens
Compact collapsible screw mount lens
Black feet focus scale version with infinity focus lock
This is a very early #1042084 RICH deep yellow LANTHANUM lens.
The early batch lenses were made of a special rare earth material that later turned to a YELLOW hue. Some more than others.
This one is very rich and has great YELLOW glass
Details
7 elements 4 groups
E39 filter mount
Aperture range: f2 - f16
45° angle of view
Cat No. SOOIC
Includes
Original Leica metal front cap
Cosmetics 9+/10
No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
A very clean example!
Mechanics 9-/10
Focusing is smooth
Aperture ring clicks are crisp
Optics 8.5/10
No fungus, scratches or separation
No cleaning marks and clean glass! NICE and RARE to find no lines
There is a very VERY faint haze but no effect, easily cleanable if you wish but I want to keep this lens line free and very nice as it is already
A very nice, early example.
Serial #1020667
Made in Wetzlar Germany in 1952
2nd year, 5th batch of Summicron lens
Compact collapsible screw mount lens
Black feet focus scale version with infinity focus lock
This is a very early #1042084 RICH deep yellow LANTHANUM lens.
The early batch lenses were made of a special rare earth material that later turned to a YELLOW hue. Some more than others.
This one is very rich and has great YELLOW glass
Details
7 elements 4 groups
E39 filter mount
Aperture range: f2 - f16
45° angle of view
Cat No. SOOIC
Includes
Original Leica metal front cap
Cosmetics 9+/10
No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
A very clean example!
Mechanics 9-/10
Focusing is smooth
Aperture ring clicks are crisp
Optics 8.5/10
No fungus, scratches or separation
No cleaning marks and clean glass! NICE and RARE to find no lines
There is a very VERY faint haze but no effect, easily cleanable if you wish but I want to keep this lens line free and very nice as it is already
A very nice, early example.
Rich yellow glass.
A great value and price considering what they are worth as I have sold many with this serial # range and less yellow for much more
Great to use and enjoy!
A great value and price considering what they are worth as I have sold many with this serial # range and less yellow for much more
Great to use and enjoy!