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Angenieux 50mm f1.8 (L)
Angénieux 50mm f1.8 Type S1, genuine Leica L-mount, manufactured in 1948. 4 elements in 6 groups, uncoated, with meter markings.The Type S1 is a classic lens produced from the mid-1940s, also known as the Alitar for Alpa Reflex. Despite its large aperture of f1.8, it is compact and lightweight, with an all-aluminum barrel weighing just 110g.At wide open f1.8, the rendering is soft, but by stopp...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
Alpa Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 by Kern. Made by Kern, a Swiss manufacturer specializing in cine lenses, this is one of the rare photographic lenses they produced. The lens features an apochromatic design with 5 groups and 7 elements and has distance markings in meters. Its impressive image quality makes it highly versatile, whether for macro photography or snapshots. It is a true masterpiece, reno...
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Nikkor 50mm f2 (S) Black
The Nikon S-series standard lens, the Nikkor-H 50mm f2, was introduced in 1952 by Nippon Kogaku (Nikon). This particular version is quite rare, lacking the typical black filter rim. It features the Nikon S internal bayonet mount and a 3-group, 6-element optical construction. The serial number is 7526xx.Normally, the Nikkor 50mm f2 comes with a 40.5mm filter rim, but this example does not have o...
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Hektor 50mm f2.5 (L) Early
Nickel plated Hektor 5cm f2.5 Short barrel. Without serial numbers. Helicoid no. 2 Manufactured around 1930 and modified to LTM type later years. 6 elements in 3 groups. Meter scale.Many of short Hektors are very used but this one keeps better condition. Comes with genuine caps. Rare item.Very good conditioned short Hektor. Plating peels on edges. Used marks on collapsible barrel.Fully serviced...
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Elmar-M 50mm f2.8 (M) Chrome
Elmar 50mm f2.8, product code 11823. Reissued in 1994 for the M6J, rekindling the popularity of the beloved Elmar. In 1995, standalone production of the Elmar began, making this reissue a standard lens.Serial number in the 3,720,000 range, manufactured in 2003. Chrome finish. It does not have 6-bit coding. While reminiscent of the classic Elmar 5cm f2.8 in design, it has been significantly upgr...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Black
2nd generation Summicron 50mm f2. Serial number in the 2,330,000 range, manufactured in 1969. Redesigned that same year with a 5-group, 6-element construction, commonly known as the “6-element” version. From this 2nd model onward, the minimum focusing distance was improved to 0.7m. Leitz product code: 11817.Although often overshadowed by the first-generation Summicron, this lens offers excellen...
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Summicron-R 50mm f2 (3 cam)
Summicron-R 50mm f2, 3-cam. Leica product code 11215. Serial number 2.77 million, manufactured in 1976. Made in Canada. Built-in hood type.This particular example was manufactured in the first year after the switch from the earlier separate hood type. The lens configuration is a modified Gauss type consisting of 6 elements in 5 groups. It retains the same rendering characteristics, delivering a...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Chrome
Summicron 50mm f2 1st generation, later model of the fixed-barrel type. Leica M mount. Leica code SOSIC, later 11818. Manufactured in 1966, serial number in the 2.15 million range. Meter/feet dual scale. This lens features Leica’s unique 6-element, 7-group construction.The satin-chrome-plated helicoid ring with knurled finish is among the most refined of all Summicron models. Its timeless, beau...
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Xenon 50mm f1.5 (L)
XEMOO. Manufactured in 1937 Leica Xenon 50mm f1.5. This model features the Taylor-Hobson engraving on the nameplate, indicating it was likely shipped for the UK market. 7 elements in 5 groups. This lens is the later version with a three-band focusing ring, commonly known as the Three Band. Distance scales in feet, with a minimum aperture of f9 and a six-sided aperture shape. Uncoated.Designed b...
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Rollei Sonnar 40mm f2.8 HFT (L)
Rollei Sonnar 40mm f2.8 HFT This Leica mount lens repurposes the famed Sonnar lens from the Rollei 35S. Released in 2002 by Komamura Corporation, also known for Horseman, it features a 4-group, 5-element design and a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m. Equipped with Rollei’s unique HFT (High Fidelity Transfer) coating, it has an E39 filter thread.The Rollei 35S remains highly praised for its exc...
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Summarit 50mm f1.5 (L)
Leica Summarit 50mm f1.5, early version in 1956, with product code SOOIA. This lens is an improved version of Schneider's Xenon 50mm f1.5 design, retaining the 5-group, 7-element optical formula but enhanced with new glass types for better performance. Before the Summilux arrived in 1961, it was Leica’s brightest large-aperture lens.At wide-open aperture, it delivers a refined, soft rendering w...
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Hektor 50mm f2.5 (L) Nickel
Hektor 50mm f2.5 with nickel plating. Serial number in the 130,000 range. Manufactured in 1931. The product code by Leitz is HEKTOR.The lens configuration consists of 3 groups and 6 elements, with distance markings in meters. It is uncoated, and the infinity lock button is of the pin type. The helicoid number is 5. While the helicoid is a full-circle type, it is modified for stress-free operati...
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DR Summicron 50mm f2 (M)
Dual-Range Summicron 50mm f2, a later version of the close-focusing Summicron, features a helicoid with both meter and feet distance markings. It has a serial number in the 1.96 million range and was made in 1962. The Leitz product code is 11918. Without the goggles, it focuses down to 1 meter, and with them attached, close-focusing is possible down to about 0.5 meters, while also compensating ...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Black
The second generation of the Summilux 50mm f1.4, finished in black chrome. It was manufactured in 1973, with a serial number in the 2,560,000 range. The Leitz product code is 11114. It features a 5-group, 7-element design, and takes E43 filters.The newly designed second-generation Summilux offers sharper images at wider apertures. While maintaining the classic Summilux character, it is well-kno...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Black Paint
Summicron 50mm f2 Black Paint, rigid barrel, late model. Red scale. Serial number in the 1.92 million range, manufactured in 1962. This painted lens is from the same era as the black paint Leica M3 and M2 with serial numbers around the 1.04 to 1.05 million range.The black paint has naturally worn away in areas that are frequently touched, revealing the brass underneath and giving it a rich pati...
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Officine Galileo Tesog 50mm f3.5 (L)
TESOG 50mm f3.5, made by Officine Galileo in Italy. This lens follows a Tessar-type design with 4 elements in 3 groups and is in Leica screw mount (LTM), rangefinder-coupled, with distance markings in meters.It is believed that this lens was produced for the Italian Leica copy, the Gamma camera. The lens features a beautiful light blue coating. While Officine Galileo's L-mount lenses such as th...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Chrome
The Summicron 50mm f2 1st generation, rigid barrel, later version, is one of Leitz’s most celebrated lenses. Its product code is SOSIC, later 11818. Manufactured in 1966. The focusing scale shows both feet and meters. 7 elements in 6 groups, Gauss type. Prioritizing contrast in its optical design, which also results in improved resolution. It is highly regarded as a legendary lens.Compared to t...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Chrome
This is an early version of the first-generation Summilux 50mm f1.4, featuring a beautiful chrome finish.Manufactured in 1960, its Leitz product code is SOOME.The early version of the Summilux, before the design was revised, is a highly sought-after model, admired for its soft rendering near wide-open apertures.Stopping down by just one stop results in a sharper, more defined image with a sense...
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Elmar 50mm f2.8 (M)
The Elmar 50mm f2.8 is an early model designed for the Leica M mount, with a serial number indicating it was manufactured in 1960. This lens features a retractable design and has a distance scale marked in feet, with the Leitz product code being 11112. The filter diameter is E39.Originally, the Elmar 50mm f3.5, which consists of 4 elemnts in 3 groups design, was standard on the Leica A model ba...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.4 (L)
The Nikkor-S.C 50mm f1.4, produced by Nippon Kogaku, is a rangefinder-coupled standard lens designed for the Leica L mount. Introduced in October 1950, it followed the earlier Nikkor-S.C 50mm f1.5, which was a direct copy of the Zeiss Sonnar. The f1.4 version incorporates unique improvements, evolving the design is in 7 elements in 3 groups, Sonnar type. This lens is characterized by its soft a...
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Old Delft Alfinar 38mm f3.5 (Alpa)
Alfinar 38mm f3.5 wide-angle lens, crafted by the Dutch company Old Delft for use with the Alpa Alnea. This second-generation lens was produced between 1951 and 1956, with a limited run of just 604 units. Featuring a Tessar-type design with a configuration of 3 groups and 4 elements, it offers a minimum focusing distance of 2 feet (approximately 60 centimeters).While the first-generation Alfina...
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Summilux-R 50mm f1.4 (2 cam)
Summilux-R 50mm f1.4, 2-cam version. Leitz product code 11875.Manufactured in 1971, an early model with a separate hood. Made in Germany.The Summilux-R 50mm was released in 1969 for the Leicaflex SL and features a modified Gauss-type optical design with 7 elements in 6 groups.It weighs 409g (measured without accessories), and the minimum focusing distance is 0.5m.There is minor paint loss on th...
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Makro-Kilar 40mm f3.5 (Alpa)
*Shipping to Japan only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Makro-Kilar 40mm f3.5 E. A macro lens capable of close-ups at a magnification of 1:2. The minimum focusing distance is about 10 cm (about 20 cm from the film plane), allowing for extreme close-ups.It was manufactured from 1950 to 1958, after which it was succeeded by the f2.8 version. It features a Tessar-type optica...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Black
Summicron 50mm f2, Second-generation. Leitz product code 11817. Manufactured in 1975. 6 lements in 5 groups, commonly referred to as the "six-element version." Starting from this renewed second model in 1969, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 0.7m.Although often overshadowed by the highly regarded first-generation Summicron, this lens offers excellent image quality and improved usabi...
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Xenon 50mm f1.5 (L)
Leitz Xenon 50mm f1.5, early version. The product code is XEMOO. The Leica Xenon was manufactured between 1936 and 1950. This particular unit was produced in 1936, the first year of production, and features the early "two-band" design with two knurled rings on the helicoid. It also has hexagonal aperture blades. 7 elements in 5 groups. Uncoated. The aperture scale follows the continental system...
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Zunow 45mm f1.8 (L改)
The Zunow 45mm f1.8 lens was released in 1959 and originally equipped the Neoca SV camera. This particular lens has been modified to fit the Leica L mount. It features a black retractable barrel, and while the nameplate appears to have been engraved later, the overall finish is outstanding.The helicoid is made by Miyazaki Optical, and the diaphragm consists of 12 blades, creating a nearly perfe...
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Hexanon 50mm f1.9 (L)
Hexanon 50mm f/1.9 Late Version, Leica Screw Mount. This lens features a 5-element, 6-group design and is rangefinder-coupled, with distance markings in feet. It was supplied for domestic Leica copies such as Leotax and Owner.The earlier version of the Hexanon had a unique filter thread size of 39.5mm, while the late version has a more common 40.5mm screw thread. The design of the lens barrel h...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Chrome
Leitz's renowned masterpiece, the Summicron 50mm f2 1st version. This item is the highly sought-after later model with a fixed barrel. Leitz's product code is SOSIC, later changed to 11818. Serial number in the 2,140,000 range, manufactured in 1965. The distance scale is marked in both feet and meters.The lens construction consists of 7 elements in 6 groups, the same as the collapsible and earl...
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Cooke Speed Panchro 50mm f2 (M改)
Cook Speed Panchro 50mm f2. A modified Leica M mount version of the renowned cinematic lens manufactured by Taylor Hobson in England. Rangefinder coupled. The minimum focusing distance is 0.7m. It features a double Gauss design with 4 groups and 6 elements. The lens is uncoated. This particular unit is believed to be an early example from the 1930s, referred to as Series 1.The Cook Speed Panchr...
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Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH (M) Black
11728. Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH. Current model. This is the fifth generation of the Summilux 50mm lens, finished in black chrome. It allows for rangefinder coupling from 0.7m to infinity, while for non-coupled/live view shooting, it can focus as close as 45cm.The lens features a 5-group, 8-element design, incorporating one aspherical element. The number of aperture blades has increased from 9 ...
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Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH (M) Black
11891. Summilux-M 50mm f1.4 ASPH., black finish. This is the model just prior to the current version with a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m. It includes a built-in 6-bit code. The minimum focusing distance is 0.7m, and the filter size is E46.This lens features the delicate and soft bokeh characteristic of the Summilux, along with impressive imaging performance. It incorporates advanced techn...
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Kern Arau Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
Kern Aarau Switar 50mm f1.8. A standard lens for the Alpa Arneflex, made in Switzerland. The name of the city where Kern is located, Aarau, is engraved on the nameplate. Between 1951 and 1955, 1,526 units were produced. It features a modified Gauss design with 5 groups and 7 elements. This lens is apochromatic. The minimum focusing distance is approximately 45cm from the front of the lens. It h...
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Angenieux 50mm f1.5 Type S21 (M改)
France's renowned lens, the Angénieux 50mm f1.5 Type S21, late model, manufactured in 1957. Marked in feet, with a preset aperture. It has a 4-group, 6-element Double Gauss design.When near wide-open apertures, it produces an incredibly beautiful image with a soft veil-like flare and rich bokeh. The distinctive Angénieux aesthetic is also irresistible. The recessed design of the lens means no h...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
Alpa Keln Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8. This is one of the few photographic lenses produced by Keln, a Swiss company specializing in cine lenses. It is an apochromatic lens with a 5-group, 7-element design. The distance scale is in feet.The lens delivers superb performance, excelling in everything from macro photography to snapshots. It is truly a high-performance lens, and its soft yet enchanting re...
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Elmar 50mm f2.8 (L)
Elmar 50mm f2.8, Leica screw mount. E39 filter thread. Early version of the f2.8 Elmar. Leica product code is ELMOO, and later code is 11512. Distance scale in feet. Serial number in the 1.61 million range, manufactured in 1958.This new version of the Elmar 50mm, featuring new glass types, is one stop brighter at f2.8 compared to the earlier f3.5 Elmar. The number of aperture blades has increas...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
The Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 is a standard lens for Alpa cameras, produced by Switzerland's Kern company, a manufacturer specialized in cine lenses, making it one of the few photographic lenses they created. It features a 5-group, 7-element construction with apochromatic correction and is marked in feet. This renowned lens, which greatly enhanced the appeal of Alpa cameras, delivers exceptional i...
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Elmar 50mm f3.5 (L)
Elmar 50mm f3.5 Leica product code ELMAR. Manufactured in 1940 with a serial number in the 540,000 range. Non-coated. Helicoid number 7. Distance scale in meters.This lens is the quintessential standard lens from Leica, produced for over 40 years starting in the 1920s. Few lenses exhibit as little variation in performance over time as this one. It’s a lens that truly demonstrates its quality th...
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Elmar 50mm f2.8 (M)
Elmar 50mm f2.8, Leica M mount. Early version, with serial number in the 1.49 million range, manufactured in 1957. Collapsible barrel design. Distance scale marked in feet. Leitz product code: 11112. Takes E39 filters.The Elmar 50mm f3.5, which had been produced for many years since the 1920s with a 3-group, 4-element design, was brightened to f2.8 with the adoption of new glass types. Known fo...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (L) Chrome
Leitz Summilux 50mm f1.4 Early Model, Rare Leica Screw MountLeitz product code: SOWGE or 11014. Serial number: 1,700,000, manufactured in 1959. First generation.The rare Summilux 50mm L-mount was supplied in only 548 units between 1960 and 1963 for Barnack users. This screw mount lens exists in both first and second versions, and this particular one is the first-generation early model.When moun...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Chrome
Summilux 50mm f1.4, serial number in the 1.88 million range, manufactured in 1961. This particular lens is an early version of the second generation with a chrome barrel. Later, the second generation switched to a black barrel. This model inherits almost the same design as the first-generation chrome barrel. The coating is amber with a slight purple tint. The Leitz product code is SOOME, later ...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.4 (L)
Nikkor-S.C 5cm f1.4, Leica screw mount. This piece is a later model with a black-painted aperture ring featuring feet markings.The Nikkor lens was supplied for Japanese-made Leica copies like the Leotax. It’s a Sonnar-type copy with the same optical configuration as the 50mm f1.4 lens for the Nikon S rangefinder. The rangefinder is coupled for close focusing down to approximately 3.5 feet (abou...
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Lumax 50mm f1.9 (L)
*Shipping to Japan only.Lumax 50mm f1.9. Made by the British company Corfield. This is the standard lens for the Periflex SLR, which uses a periscope-style viewfinder (!!). While it’s not rangefinder-coupled, it features a Leica L mount, and the flange distance is identical to that of Leica. By using an L/M adapter, you can also use it on Leica M mount cameras.The lens has a 4-group, 5-element ...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Chrome
Summicron 50mm f2 1st generation, late fixed-mount version. Leica M-mount. Leitz code is SOSIC, later 11818. Manufactured in 1965 with a serial number in the 2,110,000 range. Dual scale in meters and feet.Unique Leitz design with a 6-group, 7-element configuration. It retains the same optical formula as the earlier version, but the helicoid knurling design has been updated, giving it a more mod...
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Zunow 50mm f1.1 (L) Black
Zunow 50mm f1.1, late model with Zunow Opt. branding. Serial number in the 6000 range. Black/chrome finish. Weight is 390g.The Zunow 50mm f1.1 comes in various versions, starting from the early Ping-Pong Ball design to numerous variations in appearance and element design. This particular lens is likely one of the models just before the final all-black version.Compared to the early Ping-Pong Bal...
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Noctilux 50mm f1.2 (M)
First generation Noctilux 50mm f1.2. Leitz product code 11820. Early version from 1968, Serial number in the 2.25 million range.Released in 1966, this is Leitz’s first lens to use aspherical glass. It features a 4-group, 6-element design. Named Noctilux, meaning night light, this lens captures faint light with high contrast reproduction, creating a unique visual world with distinctive periphera...
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Summarit 50mm f1.5 (L)
Post-war Leitz high-speed large aperture lens, Summarit 5cm f1.5. Leica screw mount. Early version from 1952. Product code SOOIA. Feet markings. E41.The early model can also use the dedicated slip-on filter and is compatible with the rectangular XOONS hood.Introduced as an evolution of the Schneider-designed Xenon 50mm f1.5, it features a 5-group, 7-element design. With improved color rendering...
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Tanack V3 + Tanar 50mm f1.9
Tanaka Optical Industry's Interchangeable Lens Rangefinder Camera. A Leica copy type.Inspired by the Leica M3, it features a unique three-prong bayonet mount while using an adapter to fit its own Leica screw-mount lenses, showcasing a sophisticated design. Produced for a very short period from December 1958 to 1959, with an estimated total production of around 1,000 units. Unfortunately, Tanaka...
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Summilux-R 50mm f1.4 (3 cam)
Summilux-R 50mm f1.4, 3-cam. Leitz Product Code: 11875.Serial number in the 2,490,000 range, made in 1971. This is the early version with a separate hood, manufactured in Germany.Released in 1969 for the Leicaflex SL, the Summilux-R 50mm features a 7-element, 6-group modified Gauss design. The minimum focusing distance is 0.5 meters.The dedicated hood is the 12508, and it is compatible with Ser...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Black
Summilux 50mm f1.4 Second Generation. Serial Number 2,340,000 Series, Manufactured in 1969. Leitz Code: 11114.The early models of the second generation Summilux 50mm were in the same chrome barrel as the first generation. However, this particular item is a later version of the second generation, featuring a black chrome finish. The knurling design has been changed, and the lens has been made li...
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Nikkor 50mm f2 (F) Early
Auto-Nikkor-S 50mm f2, Early Type with Tick MarkThis is an early version of the Auto-Nikkor-S 50mm f2, released in 1959 as the standard lens for the Nikon F. Identifiable by the red R marking for infrared, PAT.PEND engraving, the glossy aluminum parts, and the tick mark, this lens is believed to be from around 1959. It has a 5-element, 7-group design, with 9 diaphragm blades and metric distance...
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Biotar 40mm f2 (Contax) Black
Rare black & nickel version of the Biotar 40mm f2, produced in small quantities. The black version was made in limited numbers during 1933, the era of the Contax I, while chrome-plated versions began production around 1936. According to certain sources, only 360 units of the Biotar with the 40mm designation were produced, making it quite scarce.According to Hartmut Thiele’s Carl Zeiss Jena lens...
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Elmar 50mm f3.5 (L)
Elmar 5cm f3.5. Leica L-mount. Rangefinder coupled. Non-coated. Serial number 7. Meters scale.This Elmar has a relatively early serial number of 95xxx for a model with a serial number, suggesting it was manufactured around 1930. For reference, the Leica DII with a built-in rangefinder was introduced two years later, in 1932.It is speculated that this Elmar, originally designed for the Leica C m...
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Dallmeyer Septac 2inch f1.5 (M改)
A masterpiece, the Septack 2-inch f1.5, approximately 50mm. This lens, originally a cinema lens made by Dallmeyer, has been carefully modified for Leica M-mount rangefinder coupling. It couples accurately from infinity down to about 0.7m. The barrel is engraved with the DC (Dall-Coated) mark and features a faint yellow coating. It weighs 216g.True to Dallmeyer's large-aperture lenses, it offers...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Black
11114. Serial number in the 2.62 million range, manufactured in 1973. This is the black chrome version of the second-generation Summilux 50mm f1.4. It features a 5-element, 7-group construction. As a newly designed second-generation model, it provides sharper rendering at full aperture. While retaining the classic Summilux character, it offers more stable rendering, and its popularity has surge...
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Kern Arau Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
Swiss-made. Kern-Aarau Switar 50mm f1.8. This is a standard lens for Alpa Alnea cameras. The name of the city where Kern is based, Aarau, is engraved on the nameplate. Between 1951 and 1955, a total of 1,526 units were produced. It features a Gauss-type design with 5 groups and 7 elements. It is an apochromatic lens. The minimum focusing distance is about 45 cm from the lens’s front. The apertu...
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Zunow 50mm f1.1 (L)
Zunow 5cm f1.1 Mid-Type. Leica screw mount. Rangefinder coupling. Serial number in the 5000 range. Engraved with Zunow Opt. In 1955, the company name was changed from Teikoku Kogaku to Zunow Optical Industry, and the engraving on the nameplate changed accordingly. The helicoid distance scale is in feet.The Zunow 50mm f1.1 (early, Ping Pong) debuted in 1953. At the time, the relatively unknown T...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.4 (L)
Nikkor-S.C 50mm f1.4. A Leica L-mount, rangefinder-coupled standard lens manufactured by Nippon Kogaku. Released in October 1950, it succeeded the Nikkor-S.C 50mm f1.5 which had been introduced the previous year.Following the Sonnar-type 3-group 7-element design, this f1.4 lens evolved from the purely Zeiss Sonnar-copy f1.5 by incorporating unique improvements. It is characterized by its soft a...
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Hektor 50mm f2.5 (L) Chrome
Hektor 5cm f2.5 with a chrome barrel, serial number in the 160,000 range, manufactured in 1933. Leitz code is HEKTORCHROM. The distance scale is in feet. The lens has a 3-group, 6-element triplet design with cemented elements and is uncoated. It is the first large-aperture Leica lens with a collapsible design, offering f2.5 brightness while being compact and lightweight. The helicoid number is ...
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Summarit 50mm f1.5 (L)
Summarit 50mm f1.5, early version with Leica screw mount. Serial number in the 1,070,000 range, manufactured in 1953. Leitz product code is SOOIA. It has a 5-group, 7-element construction with coating. Distance scale is in feet. Filter size is E41. Compatible hood is XOONS.Introduced as the successor to the Xenon 50mm f1.5, this was Leitz's second-generation large-aperture fast lens. While the ...
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Early
First-generation Summilux 50mm f1.4, early version with reverse knurling. Serial number in the 1,660,000 range, manufactured in 1959. The Leitz product code is SOOME, later changed to 11114.The late 1950s were a golden era for Leica, with many captivating models produced, including the Leica MP, early M2, and the first batch of M3 Black Paint. This period is often regarded as the golden age of ...
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