Leica Summicron 1:2/35mm f/2 M lens 8-Element Silver vintage

This is a genuine Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 lens, a legendary piece of photographic history. This is the highly-sought-after first version, known as the 8-Element or King of Bokeh. It is a chrome-plated, non-aspherical wide-angle lens celebrated for its exceptional sharpness and unique, beautiful rendering. This lens, with its iconic scalloped focusing tab, is an ideal choice for street photography, portraits, and a variety of low-light situations. This is the version made in Canada, which is known for its excellent build quality. The lens is supplied with a Leitz 12585 lens hood, and a cap.

Technical Specifications:

• Production Year: The serial number 2010282 indicates a production year of 1964.

• Lens Mount: Leica M-mount

• Focal Length: 35mm

• Maximum Aperture: f/2

• Minimum Aperture: f/16

• Filter Size: E39

• Features: 8 elements in 6 groups, focusing tab.

• Weight: Approx. 250g (8.8 oz)

Condition Report: This lens is in good, used condition. The optics are clear, with no fungus or haze. There is some minor internal dust and a few faint cleaning marks on the front and rear elements, common for a lens of this age and will not affect image quality. The chrome finish shows clear signs of cosmetic wear, including scuffs and scratches, particularly on the scalloped focus tab. The aperture and focus rings turn smoothly, and all mechanical functions are fully operational.