LEICA LEITZ SUMMILUX 50MM F1.4 M EARLY REVERSE SCALLOP PROTOTYPE 11114 LENS +XTR
Description
-Serial #1640644
-First version optical formula chrome finish 50mm Summilux lens
-Made in Wetzlar Germany in 1958
-Early first batch production
-Dual scale feet/meter red/black focusing scale version
-Chrome finish
-Leica M mount
-Serial #1640644
-First version optical formula chrome finish 50mm Summilux lens
-Made in Wetzlar Germany in 1958
-Early first batch production
-Dual scale feet/meter red/black focusing scale version
-Chrome finish
-Leica M mount
This is an incredible and very RARE find. A reverse scalloped lens where the KNURLING focusing ribs are on the CONVEX side and the SMOOTH focusing is on the CONCAVE.
These are very collectible and very hard to find.
As special as a CORNER M3 or similar production prototype RARE feature production run.
Really very nice and very hard to find.
These are very collectible and very hard to find.
As special as a CORNER M3 or similar production prototype RARE feature production run.
Really very nice and very hard to find.
This one has a particularly nice serial # along with the complete shade, caps, filter and all.
Even has a very nice STEEL finish colour not like the later SATIN chrome finish.
Unique, special and RARE!
Details
-7 elements 5 groups
-Aperture range: f1.4 - f16
-E43 filter mount
-45° angle of view
-Cat No. 11114
Includes
-Rear lens cap
-Leica UVa filter
-Leica 12521 lens shade with shade cap
Cosmetics 8+/10
-No dings, dents, scratches or major marks
-There are some marks on the body but overall nice and even better in person
A nice example!
Mechanics 9+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
-No fog, fungus, scratches or separation
-Glass is clean and clear
Mechanics 9+/10
-Focusing is smooth
-Aperture clicks are crisp
Optics 9+/10
-No fog, fungus, scratches or separation
-Glass is clean and clear
A very special find. The reverse scalloped lenses are increasing in price and getting harder and harder to find
I recently sold one for close to $7000 and for those who are able to find them and not letting them go as there is more and more understanding as to how important these PROTOTYPE bodies are and that they are undervalued for the rarity and importance ( much like the M3 corners were and now are )
A pleasure to have and enjoy!