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LEICA LEITZ ELMARIT 28MM F2.8 11801 1ST V WETZLAR 9 ELEMENT BLACK PAINT M LENS

Leica

  • $7,495.00

SKU: 30583
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Description
-Serial #2061553
-1st version 11801 Lens
Made in only 2 batches in 1964 and 1966
Black Paint brass infinity lock example
-Made in GERMANY 
Desirable RED SCALE
-Famous, desirable and hard to find
-9 Element version with the infinity focus lock and DEEP rear element!
-The extra element gives this lens a slightly longer rear end. Longer than the later 8 element version

This is THE lens that everyone wants and so hard to find. This one is a fine example complete with caps, and the very nice RED SCALE!
Also, has the desirable and proper BLACK PAINT infinity focusing lock to match your black paint M2, M3 and M4 camera.
Very desirable WETZLAR GERMANY MADE.

This particular lens has it all and checks all the boxes.
Truly a wonderful example!

Details
-9 elements 6 groups
-Aperture range: f2.8 - f22
-76° angle of view
-E48 filter mount
-Cat No. 11801

Includes
-Front 14102P Lens Caps
-Leitz metal rear cap


Cosmetics 9/10
-No dings, dents or major marks
-Remarkably clean barrel.
-Rich red script

BLACK PAINT button is very nice with faint brass showing through on the bottom

Mechanics 9/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp

Optics 9/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
-Glass is clean and clear, only minor dust

A wonderful RARE lens. Very desirable. Hard to find complete and red scale!
Really a must have and a great investment
Proper 28mm BLACK PAINT 1st version
Undervalued for its rarity and desirability as the 35mm f2 sells for x4 the price along with the 50mm 1.4 black paint lenses
This is THE ONLY 28mm black paint option and really THE one to have for collectors and the move involved black paint collectors
Wetzlar, Red scale, Black paint button 9 element 1st Version 28mm 2.8...NICE!

A pleasure to have and enjoy.