LEICA LEITZ 35MM SUMMILUX-M F1.4 DOUBLE AA ASPHERICAL 11873 LENS +BOX SET MINT!
Description
-Serial #3461613
-Made in 1988 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Serial #3461613
-Made in 1988 in Wetzlar, Germany
A spectacular example and TRULY the most complete, MINT example.
The BEST OF THE BEST 35mm AA I have ever had in terms of condition, rare special details and how complete it is!
-Two hand-ground aspherical elements
-Known as the double aspherical
-Highly unusual and unique front and rear concave lens elements, the only Leica lens of its kind to feature this at the time.
-This lens has become highly collectible and continuing to rise in price. For all the right reasons! The 35mm focal length is the most practical and most use lens. The 35mm 1.4 is fast and still compact on the M system
-This is the first ASPHERICAL 35mm Leica ever made and was unique to this particular 11873 code lens. 2 hand ground element, very difficult to make and subsequently was a small limited production
A complete and outstanding example
Box, matching papers, foam fittings, case, matching plastic wrap, shade, caps and all.
ALSO, not only a RARE and desirable lens, but this has a very special matching factory BOX that IS NOT marked ASPHERICAL as all others should. Also with a rare factory 11873 E201 sticker under the serial # sticker of the box. RARE
Fantastic example!
Details
-9 elements 5 groups
-46° angle of view
-Aperture range: f1.4 - f16
-Filter size E46
-Cat No. 11873
Includes
-Front and rear lens caps
-12587 hood w/ front cap
-Leica leather lens pouch
-Paperwork
-Matching box
Cosmetics 9.5+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Barrel surprisingly clean
-Like new condition
Really spectacular!
You can usually tell from the front rim of the lens where the shade mounts
No whiting on the body and the shade and caps are without bright marks
Really MINT!
Mechanics 9.5+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Fantastic example!
Details
-9 elements 5 groups
-46° angle of view
-Aperture range: f1.4 - f16
-Filter size E46
-Cat No. 11873
Includes
-Front and rear lens caps
-12587 hood w/ front cap
-Leica leather lens pouch
-Paperwork
-Matching box
Cosmetics 9.5+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Barrel surprisingly clean
-Like new condition
Really spectacular!
You can usually tell from the front rim of the lens where the shade mounts
No whiting on the body and the shade and caps are without bright marks
Really MINT!
Mechanics 9.5+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
MINT!
Optics 9.5+/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
-The lens elements are clean and clear
Optics 9.5+/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
-The lens elements are clean and clear
MINT!
An all time classic Leica lens. Really fabulous and getting harder and harder to find. Especially this complete with such a special box and in this condition.
A great investment as they are always continuing to rise in value but most importantly a pleasure to have and enjoy!
An all time classic Leica lens. Really fabulous and getting harder and harder to find. Especially this complete with such a special box and in this condition.
A great investment as they are always continuing to rise in value but most importantly a pleasure to have and enjoy!
I can not stress the beauty and importance of this particular example!
If you are looking for a great 35mm 1.4 AA ASPHERICAL, THIS IS IT!!!