LEICA LEITZ 50MM NOCTILUX-M F1 11821 E58 LENS +CAPS +BOX +12519 SHADE NICE!
Description
-Serial #2854180
-Very early serial number example
-Made in 1977 in Midland, Canada
-1st version example, the only version of the 50mm F1.0 with
E58 filter size
-Serial #2854180
-Very early serial number example
-Made in 1977 in Midland, Canada
-1st version example, the only version of the 50mm F1.0 with
E58 filter size
-"Pin" mount 12519 lens shade
-Extremely fast f1 lens
-Known for having its own character of creamy and swirly bokeh
-Excellent for portrait and low light photography
This is The Leica lens to have. Designed by the famous WALTER MANDLER, the 50mm f1 was really his claim to fame, along with the 75mm f1.4 and the 35mm f2 1st V
-Extremely fast f1 lens
-Known for having its own character of creamy and swirly bokeh
-Excellent for portrait and low light photography
This is The Leica lens to have. Designed by the famous WALTER MANDLER, the 50mm f1 was really his claim to fame, along with the 75mm f1.4 and the 35mm f2 1st V
These E58 are getting harder and harder to find and this one is particularly nice as it is complete with the RARE extras
The 14205 front cap is particular to this lens along with the 12519 shade
Nice to have also with the matching box.
Details
-7 elements in 6 groups
-Aperture range: f1 - f16
-E58 filter mount
-Pin mount lens shade
-47° angle of view
-Cat No. 11821
Includes
-Front and rear lens caps
-12519 lens hood
-Paperwork
-Period correct box
Cosmetics 8.5+/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Lens barrel shows signs of use but overall clean
-Lens shade has a few small scuffs along with the front cap but the lens is overall very nice and a nice example to use and enjoy!
Details
-7 elements in 6 groups
-Aperture range: f1 - f16
-E58 filter mount
-Pin mount lens shade
-47° angle of view
-Cat No. 11821
Includes
-Front and rear lens caps
-12519 lens hood
-Paperwork
-Period correct box
Cosmetics 8.5+/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Lens barrel shows signs of use but overall clean
-Lens shade has a few small scuffs along with the front cap but the lens is overall very nice and a nice example to use and enjoy!
CLEAN!
Mechanics 9.5/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9.5/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Mechanics 9.5/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9.5/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Glass is clean and clear!
A fantastic and RARE proper WALTER MANDLER design lens that was overseen by him while in production.
A fantastic and RARE proper WALTER MANDLER design lens that was overseen by him while in production.
The FAMOUS E58 Noctilux F1 50mm lens.
Complete and a pleasure to have and enjoy!