LEICA LEITZ 28MM ELMARIT F2.8 1ST V TRANSITIONAL BUTTON LOCK M 11801 LENS +CAPS
Description
-Serial #2315301
-Made in Canada in 1969
-Yellow and White script focus scale (Feet & Meters)
-Serial #2315301
-Made in Canada in 1969
-Yellow and White script focus scale (Feet & Meters)
*This is a very RARE version of the 2nd version 8 element lens with shorter rear element but with 1st version characteristics
1st version front rim with to take the 12501 shade
1st version focusing ring and infinity lock
Takes the special 14102P 52.5mm Noctilux 50mm 1.2/ Super Angolan 21mm 3.4 front cap
Best of both worlds as the 1st version does not work on some M cameras because of the deep rear element and this one solves that problem.
This one has all the physical characteristics that everyone likes and actually this TRANSITIONAL version between the 1st and 2nd V are very hard to find.
Few were made and many are not as complete and nice as this one
Details
-8 elements 6 groups
-Aperture range: f2.8 - f22
-76° angle of view
-E48 filter mount
-Cat No. 11801
Includes
-Speical Leica 14102P Front cap
Special Leica metal rear lens caps
Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Very clean overall.
Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Very clean overall.
A pretty example and collectors condition!
Mechanics 9/10
-Focusing is smooth, but a little stiff
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Mechanics 9/10
-Focusing is smooth, but a little stiff
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Glass is clean and clear
A fantastic lens
You will pay surely x2 DOUBLE for the 1st version example which is more common
This is a fine, RARE and beautiful example of an all time classic vintage 28mm
A pleasure to have and enjoy!