LEICA LEITZ 50MM SUMMICRON M F2 11817 3RD VERSION BLACK LENS +CAPS EARLY # 1958
Description
-Serial #2295308
-Made in Wetzlar, Germany in 1968
1st year of production, 3rd batch
-3rd version Black finish, no focus tab
-Last of the 10 aperture blade design
-Larger Knurled focus ring, pre focus tab
-Dual scale yellow/white feet/meter focusing scale with focusing tab
-Classic compact 50mm lens
This is the famous and still to this day UNSURPASSED all time classic 50mm F2 Summicron.
Made in GERMANY, this newer barrel design has the all black, no infinity lock, focusing down to 0.7M, small, compact, sharp 50mm F2.
Just a fantastic lens and must M lens to have
Details
-6 elements 5 groups
-Aperture range: f2 - f16
-47° angle of view
-E39 filter mount
-Cat No. 11817
Includes
-Front and rear lens caps
Cosmetics 9+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-Lens barrel is very clean
The black is very nice and the white/yellow numbering/letting is vivid.
Really very nice!
Mechanics 9+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
-No fog, fungus, separation or scratches
Glass is clean and clear
Desirable EARLY Serial # batch
I sold one of these in the same batch late last year for over $1400 and not as pretty as this one.
A very pretty and fine example and for me one of my favorites as it does not have the focus tab and no infinity lock.
GERMANY made.
Classic WALTER MANDLER optical design.
A pleasure to have and enjoy