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Hugo Meyer Makro-Plasmat 75mm f2.7 (M42改)
A legendary Hugo Meyer lens, the Makro-Plasmat 75mm f2.7, converted to the highly versatile M42 mount. This Makro-Plasmat 7.5cm is believed to have been made around 1933 for the VP Exakta, a 4x6.5cm format camera using 127 film.The optical construction consists of 6 elements in 5 groups. The Plasmat design was invented by Dr. Paul Rudolph, who also designed the Planar and Tessar.A rare piece.Th...
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Komura 80mm f3.5 (L)
¥88,000
Komura 80mm f3.5, a medium telephoto lens made by Sankyo Koki. Leica screw mount with rangefinder coupling. This example appears to be a very early version, with a slightly different barrel design from later examples of the same lens.The 80mm f3.5 was one of the first four lenses to appear under the Komura brand in the May 1955 issue of Asahi Camera. A related article can also be found in Class...
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Lumax 45mm f1.9 (L)
Lumax 45mm f1.9, made for Corfield in England. This was the higher-grade standard lens for the Periflex 3, the eccentric SLR introduced in 1957 with its unusual periscope-style focusing system. The standard lens supplied at the time was a Tessar-type 45mm f2.8.It is not rangefinder-coupled and, somewhat curiously, uses the Leica screw mount. The flange focal distance is also the same as Leica. ...
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Lumax 50mm f1.9 (L)
¥75,000
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Lumax 50mm f1.9, made for Corfield in England. This was a standard lens for the Periflex, the highly unconventional SLR with its periscope-style focusing system. Although it is not rangefinder-coupled, it uses the Leica screw mount and has the same flange focal distance as Leica. With an L/M adapter, it can also be e...
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Orthostigmat 35mm f4.5 (L)
Orthostigmat 35mm f4.5. A Leica screw-mount lens made by Steinheil, a mid-sized optical manufacturer based in Munich, Germany. This example was one of a batch of 200 lenses shipped on March 7, 1951.The optical design is an Orthometar type with 6 elements in 4 groups. Distance scale is in feet. The minimum focusing distance is 3.5 feet, approximately 1 meter.Although the maximum aperture is rela...
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Wray Unilite 50mm f2 (M改)
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Unilite 50mm f2. A fast standard lens originally made for the unusual Wrayflex SLR series, introduced in 1954 by the long-established British optical manufacturer Wray. 5 elements in 4 groups, with beautiful blue coating.This example has been carefully converted to Leica M mount using high-quality aluminum parts and ...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8
Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8, made by Kern of Switzerland. Introduced in 1958, it served as a standard lens for Alpa cameras until 1969. It is one of the few photographic lenses produced by Kern, a company primarily known for cine lenses. An apochromatic design with 7 elements in 5 groups. Distance scale in feet.Its excellent rendering makes it remarkably versatile, from macro photography to everyday...
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Topcor-S 50mm f2 (L)
Topcor-S 5cm f2, a standard lens made by Tokyo Kogaku for Leotax cameras. Leica screw mount with rangefinder coupling. 6 elements in 4 groups. The filter size is 40.5mm. This example is the mid-production version, featuring a black band around the aperture ring and helicoid index. The brass barrel gives the lens a satisfyingly substantial feel in the hand.The aperture click stops are at the sta...
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Biotar 75mm f1.5 (M42)
Biotar 75mm f1.5, postwar version, made by Carl Zeiss Jena in Germany. This is the popular compact version with an aluminum barrel and T coating, manufactured around 1949. It features a modified Gauss design with 6 elements in 4 groups. The helicoid distance scale is marked in meters, with a minimum focusing distance of 1m. The lens weighs 399g.Despite its large aperture and high speed, the cen...
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Hugo Meyer Makro-Plasmat 75mm f2.7 (L改)
A fine example of Hugo Meyer’s legendary Makro-Plasmat 75mm f2.7, converted to Leica screw mount with rangefinder coupling. This 7.5cm Makro-Plasmat was originally produced around 1933 for the VP Exakta, a 4x6.5cm Vest Pocket / 127 film format camera.The lens is constructed with 6 elements in 5 groups. The Plasmat design was invented by Dr. Rudolph, the same designer behind the Planar and Tessa...
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Topcor 35mm f2.8 (L)
Topcor 35mm f2.8. A Leica screw mount lens made by Tokyo Kogaku. It features a symmetrical 4-group, 6-element optical construction. Released in 1955 as an interchangeable lens for Leotax cameras.The barrel is made of lightweight aluminum and brass, with an actual measured weight of 154g. Feet scale. Takes 34mm filters.The white anodized finish gives it a distinctive color and character. Tokyo K...
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Angenieux 90mm f2.5 (M42)
Angénieux 90mm f2.5, late version. Type Y12. Made in 1960. M42 mount. 4 elements in 4 groups. Meter scale.This lens has a screw hole for a retaining screw on the threaded section of the mount, so we believe it was originally made for Rectaflex, with a specification that converts to M42 when the adapter ring is removed.There is also a Type Y1 version of the Angénieux 90mm f2.5, but the optical c...
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Topcor-S 50mm f2 (L)
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Tokyo Kogaku made. Topcor-S 5cm f2 standard lens for Leotax. Leica screw mount. Coupled rangefinder. 6 elements in 4 groups. Filter size is 40.5mm.The aperture click stops follow the standard sequence of f2, 2.8, and 4, while the scale is marked in one-third increments. Even the infinity lock knob is crafted with gre...
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Topcor 35mm f2.8 (L)
Topcor 35mm f2.8. Made by Tokyo Kogaku. A symmetrical design with 4 groups and 6 elements. Introduced in 1955 as an interchangeable lens for Leotax cameras.The barrel is made of lightweight aluminum and brass, weighing in at 154g. Marked in feet. The white anodized finish gives it a distinctive appearance. Tokyo Kogaku products from this era are known for their superb craftsmanship, and this pi...
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Angenieux 28mm f3.5 (Exakta)
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Angenieux 35mm f2.5 (Exakta)
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.A wide-angle lens made by P. Angénieux of France. 35mm f2.5 Type R1, early version, in Exakta mount. The Type R1 was introduced in 1950, and this particular example was manufactured in 1953. Distance scale in meters. Minimum focusing distance is 0.9m.It features a retrofocus optical design with 6 elements in 5 groups...
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Ofunar 50mm f1.9 (Miranda)
Ofunar 5cm f1.9, manufactured by Ofuna Optical. Miranda-dedicated 44mm screw mount. A modified double-Gauss design with 4 groups and 7 elements. The minimum focusing distance is 1.5 feet, approximately 45 cm.The exterior and optical construction are almost identical to the Zunow 5cm f1.9 made for Miranda. Aside from a slight difference in the knurling pattern at the base, the external character...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.The Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 made by Kern of Switzerland was introduced in 1958 and served as the standard lens for Alpa cameras until 1969. It is one of the rare still-photography lenses produced by Kern, a company primarily dedicated to cine lenses. The lens features a 5-group, 7-element apochromatic design, with dis...
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Ultron 50mm f2 (Prominent)
The Ultron 50mm f2 for the Prominent, a rangefinder-coupled camera that represents Voigtländer in the postwar era. Together with the Nokton 50mm f1.5 and the Color-Skopar 50mm f3.5, it is the middle brother among the three standard lenses for the Prominent. Although it tends to be overshadowed by the Nokton 50mm f1.5, the Ultron also delivers truly elegant and refined rendering.In addition to t...
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Tele-Xenar 75mm f3.8 (Robot)
Tele-Xenotar 75mm f3.8, Robot screw mount.It can be mounted on all Robot cameras up to the Star 50 series, from prewar models through those produced into the 2000s. The distance scale is marked in meters.This example is coated. It likely dates from the postwar era of the Robot IIa, Star I, and Junior. The build quality is excellent, and the colored depth-of-field and aperture markings add to it...
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Biotar 75mm f1.5 (M42)
Biotar 75mm f1.5. Postwar version. Made by Carl Zeiss Jena in Germany. A popular compact aluminum barrel version with T coating. Manufactured around 1953. A modified Gauss type construction with 4 groups and 6 elements. The helicoid distance scale is in feet. Minimum focusing distance is 1 meter. Weight is approximately 396g measured.Despite being a large-aperture high-speed lens, the central i...
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Zunow 35mm f1.7 (L)
Zunow 35mm f1.7. Leica screw mount. Coupled to the rangefinder. Introduced around 1955 as the first wide-angle lens by Zunow Optical Industry. This example is the later black-barrel version, engraved Zunow Opt. The earlier version was finished entirely in chrome. Distance scale in feet.Gauss-type optical design with 7 elements in 5 groups. Minimum aperture f22. Minimum focusing distance 3.5 fee...
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W-Komura 36mm f1.8 (L)
W-Komura 36mm f/1.8 – Leica Screw MountManufactured by Sankyo Koki Co., Ltd. (later Komura Lens Co., Ltd.).Features dual distance scales in meters and feet. The lens has a 10-blade circular aperture. The aperture ring includes a window to display the f-stop value — a design shared with Komura’s 28mm lens. Weight is approximately 205g (measured). It has an amber-colored coating.At the time of re...
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Macro-Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
The Makro-Switar 50mm f1.8, made by Kern of Switzerland. Introduced in 1958, it served as the standard lens for Alpa cameras until 1969. This is one of the very few still-photography lenses produced by Kern, a manufacturer best known for its cine lenses. It features an apochromatic design with 5 groups and 7 elements. Distance scale is in feet.Its outstanding optical performance is truly all-ro...
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Topcor 50mm f3.5 (L)
Tokyo Kogaku Topcor 5cm f3.5 in Leica L mount. Collapsible type. A copy of the Leitz Elmar 5cm f3.5. Tessar-type optical design with 3 groups and 4 elements. Coated optics. Distance scale in feet. Minimum focusing distance is 3 feet or 1 meter.The beautiful chrome finish and the finely crafted parts are exactly what you would expect from Tokyo Kogaku. It is not a lens with any strikingly unique...
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Angenieux 28mm f3.5 (Rectaflex)
Angénieux 28mm f3.5 Type R11. Originally made for the Rectaflex, but the factory adapter can be removed to use it as an M42-mount lens.This is a later version featuring a beautiful contrast between the deep blue anodized aluminum finish and the satin chrome band. Made in 1956. Distance scale in meters. Retrofocus design with a 6-element, 6-group construction. Preset aperture. Distance markings ...
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Orthostigmat 35mm f4.5 (L)
A Leica screw mount lens made by Steinheil, a mid-sized optical manufacturer based in Munich, Germany. Orthostigmat 35mm f4.5. It features a 4-group 6-element Orthometer-type design. The distance scale is marked in feet, with a minimum focusing distance of 3.5 feet (approximately 1 meter).Although the maximum aperture is relatively small and there is some vignetting, it delivers sharp rendering...
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Kern Switar 50mm f1.8 (Alpa)
Standard lens for Alpa Alnea, Kern Switar (Auto-Switar) 50mm. An apochromatic lens with a 5-group, 7-element construction. The helicoid distance scale is marked in feet.This Auto-Switar, equipped with a shutter release button, is said to have been produced in 5,785 units between 1955 and 1966. Although it shares the same optical design as the later Macro-Switar, this earlier version employs rad...
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Angenieux 35mm f2.5 (Exakta)
Wide-angle lens made by P. Angénieux, France. 35mm f2.5 Type R1, late version, Exakta mount. The Type R1 was introduced in 1950, and this particular piece was manufactured in 1957. Distance scale is in feet, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.9m. Equipped with a manual preset aperture mechanism.It features a retrofocus optical design with 5 groups and 6 elements, delivering the gentle, elega...
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Arco Colinar 85mm f2 (L)
Collinar 85mm f2, Leica screw mount. Features a straight-helix rangefinder coupling mechanism. Manufactured around 1954. One of the few Leica mount lenses produced by Arco Photo Industry. The optical design appears to be a 4-group 6-element double Gauss type with lens coating. The minimum aperture is f22. Distance scale is in feet, with a closest focusing distance of 3.5 feet (1 meter). The alu...
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Enna Lithagon 85mm f1.5 (Exakta)
¥135,000
The Lisagon SII 85mm f1.5 is a medium telephoto lens from Enna, a mid-sized lens manufacturer based in Munich, Germany, known for producing photographic lenses since the 1920s. It features a 5-group, 6-element optical design. This particular unit has an Exakta mount. The same lens was also produced under the names Ennaston and Ennalyt, and was available in other mounts such as M42 and LTM (Leic...
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Wide-Angle Lykemar 35mm f3.5 (L)
Wide-Angle Lykemar 35mm f3.5. A Leica screw mount wide-angle lens said to have been produced in very small numbers by Kodak USA for its Leica-copy camera, the Kardon. Its appearance resembles more of a partially-collapsed Elmar 50mm than an Elmar 35mm.It is a 3-element lens, and the serial number appears to follow the same pattern as the Ektar series. The build gives off a slightly cheap impres...
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Travegon 35mm f3.5 (L)
Travagon 35mm f3.5 lens made by Albert Schacht in Germany. Leica screw mount with rangefinder coupling. Optical design consists of 3 groups and 6 elements. The distinctive zebra-patterned barrel gives it a unique appearance. Minimum focusing distance is 1 meter. Filter diameter is 48mm. The barrel is relatively lightweight due to its aluminum construction, weighing approximately 195g.Schacht wa...
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Hugo Meyer Primoplan 50mm f1.9 (L)
Hugo Meyer Görlitz Primoplan 50mm f/1.9 – Original Leica Screw MountManufactured in 1934, this rare Primoplan features a 4-group, 5-element modified Ernostar-type optical design and a 12-blade aperture. The focusing scale is in meters, with a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter. It weighs approximately 240g.The Primoplan 50mm f/1.9 is the youngest sibling in Hugo Meyer’s so-called Mushroom Tri...
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Ultron 50mm f2 (Prominent)
Ultron 50mm f/2 for the postwar Voigtländer Prominent—a flagship camera of its time—is often overshadowed by the more famous Nokton 50mm f/1.5, but the Ultron also delivers beautifully elegant rendering.The Ultron was not only featured on the Prominent but also served as the signature lens of Voigtländer, appearing on premium models of the Vito and Vitomatic series. Like the Ultron, it was also...
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Komura 105mm f2.5 (Alpa)
The Comura 105mm f2.5 is a telephoto lens made by Sankyo Koki. Known for its affordable large-aperture mid-telephoto lenses available in various mounts like Leica L-mount and M42, this particular version is in the Alpa mount, which is extremely rare!Notably, there is no mention of this specific lens in Alpa's documentation, either from Japan or France or Switzerland, making this a highly unique...
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Dallmeyer Super-Six 76mm f1.9 (M改)
The Dallmeyer Super Six 76mm f/1.9, commonly known as DSS. The same lens also exists with a 3 inch f/1.9 marking. It features a 4-group, 6-element double Gauss design and is coated with Dallmeyer’s signature blue/purple Dallcoat. The front of the barrel bears the DC mark. It was likely originally designed as a cine lens.The image circle appears to have ample coverage, and even at maximum apertu...
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Hugo Meyer Plasmat 90mm f1.5 (M42改)
The Hugo Meyer Plasmat 90mm f1.5. This lens was likely mounted on medium format cameras such as the Record-Primar from the German Bentzin company and the Nachtreflex by Ihagee. The distance scale is in meters, and the aperture ranges from f1.5 to f8 with an international aperture scale. It was manufactured in 1931 with a serial number of 46xxxx, covering medium format sizes.The Plasmat was desi...
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Miranda Wide Angle 35mm f3.5 (Miranda)
This is a replacement lens for the Miranda T, Japan's first pentaprism 35mm SLR camera released in 1955. It features a unique 44mm screw mount. It has a preset aperture and the minimum focusing distance is 0.9m. The serial number is T.Y1812. The lens is coated. Information about this Miranda 35mm f3.5 lens is quite scarce, as it seems to have been produced for a short period. It is said to have...
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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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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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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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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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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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Old Delft Alefar 180mm f4.5 (Alpa)
Alefar 180mm f4.5 A telephoto lens for Alpa. It has a 3-group, 4-element design. The helicoid uses EXTENSAN. This is the later model with a preset aperture. It is supplied by Spectros and marked with SYSTEM OLD DELFT. Made in Switzerland. The early Alefar 180mm was manufactured with a normal aperture, produced by Old Delft in the Netherlands.It is said that between 1951 and 1959, a total of 960...
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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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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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Rodenstock Heligon 35mm f2.8 (L)
The Heligon 35mm f2.8, manufactured by Rodenstock in Germany, with a Leica screw mount. The helicoid’s distance scale is marked in meters. Released in 1955, it features a Gauss-type design with 4 groups and 6 elements. Renowned for its sharp imaging and natural color rendering, this lens has long been highly regarded. It delivers excellent resolution even when wide open, achieving sharp focus....
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Kinoptik Apochromat Foyer 100mm f2 (L改)
Kinoptik Apochromat 100mm f2 cine lens that appears to have been converted to Leica screw mount shortly after World War II. It has a 4-group, 6-element Gauss-type design and weighs 970g. The serial number is 3xxx, suggesting it was manufactured in the 1940s.The lens originally featured a very soft early coating on some of the elements, but it was so delicate that cleaning has almost entirely re...
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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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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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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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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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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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Primoplan 80mm f1.9 (F改)
Meyer-Optik Primoplan 80mm f1.9. Manufactured around 1933. This particular lens bears the Meyer Gorlitz brand. Non-coated. It features a 5 elements in 4 groups configuration, an evolved type of the Ernostar design.This lens has been modified from a Nacht-Exakta standard lens to fit the Nikon F mount.When shooting wide open or against strong backlight, it tends to flare slightly. However, when s...
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Yashinon-DX 21mm f3.3 (M42)
The Yashica Yashinon-DX 21mm f3.3 is an ultra-wide-angle lens with an M42 mount, made in Japan. The lens features a protruding rear end, designed for use with single-lens reflex cameras where the mirror is raised and focusing is done manually. Its slightly brighter aperture compared to the Leica Super Angulon-R 21mm f3.4 might reflect a competitive edge.At full aperture, the lens exhibits notic...
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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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Zuiko 40mm f2.8 (L)
Olympus Zuiko 40mm f2.8. This lens, manufactured by Olympus Optical Co., Ltd., is the only Leica screw mount lens they produced. It was introduced in 1950 and was sold until around 1952, when Nikkor and Canon 35mm lenses emerged and took over. It features rangefinder coupling, a 4-group 5-element design, coated optics, and is marked in feet. Compact and weighing a measured 132g.At the time, it ...
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Planar 55mm f1.4 (Contarex) Chrome
Carl Zeiss Planar 55mm f1.4, made in Germany. This lens was sold for Contarex 35mm SLR cameras from 1959 to 1972. It features a chrome barrel and distance markings in meters.The Contarex was a precision, high-end camera developed as the culmination of Zeiss Ikon's technology. This standard Planar lens, fitting for a flagship camera, is renowned for its impressive appearance and excellent image ...
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