LEICA LEITZ SUMMICRON 50MM F2 DUAL RANGE M LENS 11918 SOMNI +EYES +CAPS LATE #
Description
-Serial #2053686
-Made in 1964 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Very late serial number example
-Dual range version
-Focusing down to less than half a meter
-7 elements in 4 groups with 10 aperture blades
-Serial #2053686
-Made in 1964 in Wetzlar, Germany
-Very late serial number example
-Dual range version
-Focusing down to less than half a meter
-7 elements in 4 groups with 10 aperture blades
Later dual scale BLACK/RED feet/meters scale on the focusing ring
-These are wonderful lenses and beautifully designed and engineered.
Not only are they brilliant mechanically but also optically performs like no other.
Details
-Dual range close focus lens
-E39 filter mount
-Aperture range: f2 - f16
-45° angle of view
-Cat No. 11918 (SOMNI)
Includes
-Front and rear Leica lens cap
-Close up eyes attachment
Cosmetics 9/10
-No dings or dents
-Barrel shows very minor signs of use
A nice example overall
Mechanics 9/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
-Close up goggles attach perfectly
Optics 8+/10
-No fungus, or separation
-Glass has very Very little haze
-These are wonderful lenses and beautifully designed and engineered.
Not only are they brilliant mechanically but also optically performs like no other.
Details
-Dual range close focus lens
-E39 filter mount
-Aperture range: f2 - f16
-45° angle of view
-Cat No. 11918 (SOMNI)
Includes
-Front and rear Leica lens cap
-Close up eyes attachment
Cosmetics 9/10
-No dings or dents
-Barrel shows very minor signs of use
A nice example overall
Mechanics 9/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
-Close up goggles attach perfectly
Optics 8+/10
-No fungus, or separation
-Glass has very Very little haze
A wonderful late # example, complete and nice to use and enjoy.
I think with a basic cleaning this lens will be great for decades of enjoyment and even the way it take outstanding images.
Brilliant mechanical engineering with the close focus.
A pleasure to have and enjoy