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Hektor 73mm f1.9 (L) Black / Chrome
A legendary Hektor 73mm f1.9, one of the finest lenses. This large-aperture medium telephoto is a representative pre-war Leitz lens and was favored by renowned photographers such as Ihei Kimura. The Leitz code name is HEKON. This example features a black and chrome finish. Serial number is in the 430,000 range, produced in 1938. Meter scale. Rotating helicoid. This lens is exceptionally clean, ...
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Planar 85mm f1.4 (Contarex)
¥1,000,000
11.2444. Planar 85mm f1.4 with T* coating. Made by Carl Zeiss Oberkochen. A medium-telephoto lens for the Contarex, Zeiss’s high-end SLR system. Manufactured in 1974.Highly regarded for its strong sense of depth and beautifully soft bokeh, yet produced in extremely small numbers—only about 400 examples are said to have been made. It is also rumored to have been a special-order lens intended for...
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93% B
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Nikkor 105mm f2.5 (L)
Nikkor-P.C 105mm f2.5 for Leica screw mount. This is the later version without the hood-locking claws. The optical design is a Sonnar type with 3 groups and 5 elements.This lens is an extremely rare mis-engraved Nikkor, with NIKKOR mistakenly stamped as NIKOP. Perhaps it could be read as Nikop with a smile. A truly unusual and collectible Nikkor.Despite its reasonable price, this telephoto lens...
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94% A
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Summilux-M 75mm f1.4 (M)
Summilux-M 75mm f1.4, 1st version. Introduced in 1980, this is the separate-hood model. Leitz product code 11814. Serial number in the 3.15 million range, manufactured in 1981. Made by Leitz Canada. This medium-telephoto member of the Summilux family debuted alongside the Leica M4-P, which introduced the 75mm bright-line frame. The minimum focusing distance is 0.9 m. Actual weight is approximat...
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95% Mint
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Canon 35mm f1.5 (L)
Canon large-aperture wide-angle lens, Canon 35mm f1.5. Leica screw mount. Introduced in 1958 and sold until around 1971. The optical design was by Jiro Mukai, consisting of 4 groups and 8 elements. The helicoid features the convenient meter scale. Amber-colored coating.The Canon 35mm f1.5 is said to be the first photographic lens in the world to achieve 35mm f1.5. Unlike the Summilux 35mm f1.4,...
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94% A
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Leica M4 Black Paint
Leica M4 Black Paint. The Leitz product code is 10402. This example bears a serial number in the 1.26 million range and was delivered on June 11, 1970. Near-mint condition. The beautifully preserved semi-gloss black paint is simply mesmerizing.The year 1970 marked major historical moments such as the Osaka Expo, the breakup of The Beatles, and the escalation of the Vietnam War with the U.S. inc...
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96% Mint
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Black Paint
Summicron 50mm f2, black paint, rigid mount, late version. Serial number 2.03 million, manufactured in 1964. The combination of black paint and red scale gives it a bold, purposeful look.The black-painted areas around the lens base and aperture ring show fine bubbling, while the filter rim, aperture ring, and other frequently touched areas reveal a subtle brassing. The result is a beautifully r...
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93% B
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Calypso w/ Som Berthiot Flor 35mm f3.5
A stylish French-made amphibious camera, the Calypso. Introduced in 1961, it was the world’s first underwater camera made for the general public. It was manufactured by Atoms in France and marketed by Spirotechnique, a company specializing in diving equipment.Until then, underwater photography relied on waterproof housings, but the Calypso achieved water resistance by sealing the camera body it...
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94% A
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Nikkor 85mm f1.5 (L)
Nikkor-S·C 8.5cm f1.5. Leica screw mount. Made by Nippon Kogaku.A fast medium-telephoto lens introduced in 1951. Finished in black paint and chrome. The hood is the type that slides onto and locks with two prongs (not included with this lens). 3 groups, 7 elements. Distance scale in feet. Accepts 58mm screw-in filters.Please note that even among Nikkor 85mm f1.5 lenses, the filter diameter and ...
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94% A
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Alpa 11si Black
¥265,000
Alpa 11si. The top cover features black crinkle finish, while the bottom cover is finished in black paint. This is the final model in the Alpa lineup and also the most popular. It is a camera known for its ease of use and high reliability.The 11si was produced between 1976 and 1989, with 412 units in silver chrome and 768 units in black chrome / black paint finish. The black versions exist in b...
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93% AB
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Tele-Elmarit 90mm f2.8 (M) Black
Tele-Elmarit 90mm in black chrome. This is an early example of the black-barrel version made by Leitz Canada, featuring a sharp and purposeful red scale. The Leitz catalog number is 11800. Serial number in the 2.14 million range, manufactured in 1965.Although a telephoto lens, its overall length is close to that of a 50mm lens, making it remarkably compact and easy to fit in the palm of your ha...
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95% Mint
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Leica R - Alpa Adapter Leibag
¥32,000
*Shipping to Japan Only.For overseas customers, please contact us before placing an order.Leibag adapter for converting Leica R-mount lenses to Alpa mount. It carries no markings but is an Alpa genuine item. Manual aperture operation.Using Leica R lenses on an Alpa body may sound puzzling at first, but there are certainly Alpa enthusiasts who have been looking for this.A rather uncommon adapter...
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94% A
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Nikon S2 Black Paint + Nikkor 50mm f1.4
Made by Nippon Kogaku, Nikon S2 black paint. Early version. Serial number 6176xxx. This is from a later batch within the early black-paint production.Compared to the later version, the early S2 black paint models have a greater amount of painted black surfaces, giving them an even stronger black-paint presence. With its sharp and confident look, this model has long been popular. The dials and e...
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91% B
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Leica 250 GG Reporter + Summar 50mm f2
Leica 250GG Reporter. Designed for sports and press photography, this model takes a 10-meter film load and allows continuous shooting of 250 frames. The Leitz product code for the body only is LOOMY.This example features a combination of black paint and chrome finish. The serial number is 1501xx. Production of the IIIa-based Model GG began in July 1936 from serial 150125, placing this unit in 1...
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91% C
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Summilux 35mm f1.4 (M) Steel Rim
A famed lens, the Summilux 35mm f1.4 1st version, commonly known as the Steel Rim. Serial number is in the 1.73 million range, made in 1960. This example belongs to the very earliest production batch and is among the first thirty Steel Rim lenses made. Highly appealing for those who appreciate early originals.Manufactured by Leitz Canada. Leitz product code is OCLUX / 11870.Optical construction...
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93% B
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Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 (M) Aspherical
Summilux-M 35mm f1.4 Aspherical, commonly known as AA or Double A. Following the Noctilux 50mm f1.2, it was one of the early Leica lenses to incorporate aspherical elements. The Leitz product code is 11873, and the serial number falls in the 3.46 million range. The optical design consists of 5 groups and 9 elements. Filter size is E46, and the minimum focusing distance is 0.7 m.It employs asphe...
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95% Mint
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Zunow 50mm f1.1 (L)
Zunow 5cm f1.1 mid type. Leica screw mount with rangefinder coupling. Serial numbers are in the 6000 range. Engraved Zunow Opt. In 1955 the company name changed from Teikoku Optical to Zunow Optical Industry, and the lettering on the name ring was updated accordingly. The helicoid distance scale is in feet.The Zunow 50mm f1.1 (early type, Pin-pong) appeared in 1953. At the time, Teikoku Optical...
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93% B
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Summicron 35mm f2 (M) Chrome
Summicron 35mm f2 with a chrome barrel, known as the eight-element version. Made in Germany. This example is an early model with an aluminum filter ring, produced in 1958.Its serial number is 16307xx, placing it within the very first batch of eight-element lenses that began at 1630501. Shortly after this range, the black paint version for the M3 also appeared.Leitz product code is SAWOM, later ...
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92% B
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Noctilux-M 50mm f1 (M) E60
Noctilux 50mm f1.2 and f1 E58 were followed by the third generation, the Noctilux E60 with a separate hood, early version. Leitz product code is 11821. Serial number is in the 3.15 million range. Made in 1981 by Leitz Canada.As one of the earliest E60 Noctilux versions, its hood mounts in the same insert-and-twist style used on the previous E58 model. The correct hood is the plastic 12539.At ar...
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96% Mint
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Korelle K
Korrelle K. A compact half-frame camera made by Kochmann in Dresden, Germany, known for the Reflex-Korrelle series. Produced around 1932.It uses 35mm film in the 18×24 mm half-frame format and is equipped with a Compur-Rapid shutter with a top speed of 1/500. The lens is a non-coated Leitz Elmar 3.5 cm f3.5. Scale-focus type. Distance scale in meters, with a minimum focusing distance of 50 cm. ...
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93% B
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Nikkor 85mm f2 (L) Chrome
Nikkor-P.C 8.5cm f2 in Leica screw mount. This example is the early chrome version with serial number 399xxx. Distance scale is in feet. The optical design is 3 groups and 5 elements, with a straight-moving helicoid. The lens itself weighs 423 grams.It is regarded as a copy of the Sonnar 85mm f2 for Contax rangefinders, but it became a landmark lens after Life magazine correspondent D. D. Dunca...
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93% B
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Nikon Mini Finder 35mm
A 35 mm mini finder for Nikon rangefinder cameras. It is mounted on the hot shoe and was released for the Nikon S2.With its flat design, you can even close the genuine leather case while this finder is attached.Its stylish appearance has been so well regarded that in recent years other companies have produced copies of this shape.Despite its small size, the viewing quality is excellent.A compac...
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97% Like New
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Elmarit 28mm f2.8 (M) Red Scale
Elmarit 28mm f2.8 first version, known as the nine-element type. Popular red scale. Made in Canada. Leitz product code is 11801. Serial number in the 2.06 million range, manufactured in 1964. Optical design is a non-retrofocus type with 6 groups and 9 elements.Its distinctive waistline shape, striking red markings, and the smooth black-paint infinity lock, combined with rich tonal rendering and...
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92% B
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Transitional
Summicron 50mm f2, the very first version of the second generation. Serial number in the 2.26 million range, manufactured in 1968. This is a transitional model, found only in this serial block, where the newly designed 5 group 6 element lens was fitted into the first generation barrel. In recent years it has been referred to overseas as the Transitional Model. Leitz product code is 11817, the s...
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93% B
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Transitional
Summicron 50mm f/2, Early 2nd Generation ModelSerial number: 2,260,000 range, manufactured in 1968.This model, which can only be found in this serial number range, features a 5-element, 6-group new design lens housed in the first-generation barrel, making it a transitional model. It has been referred to as a Transitional Model in recent years, particularly overseas. Leitz product code: 11817, t...
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93% B
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Magnum Rapid Rewind Crank
A rewind crank affectionately known as the Magnum Crank, a name derived from the fact that many press photographers in the 1960s and 70s mounted it on their Leica M cameras. In various books on black paint Leicas, it can be seen attached to the cameras of renowned photographers such as Elliott Erwitt, Ian Berry, and David Douglas Duncan. Several variations are known to exist, and while many asp...
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92% B
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Nikon S3 Olympic Black Paint
Nikon S3 Olympic model, made in 1964. Finished in a bold and refined black paint. This version was released seven years after the original Nikon S3 and is often referred to as the reissue type. It features a titanium shutter curtain and a viewfinder with 35, 50, and 105 mm framelines. The dedicated Olympic Nikkor uses a newly designed 5-group, 7-element optical formula. The distance scale on th...
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95% Mint
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Nikon S + Nikkor 50mm f1.4
An exceptionally beautiful Nikon S late version set from Nippon Kogaku. This is the model that laid the foundation leading to the Nikon F. Competing with Leica and Contax, the Nikon S series introduced highly precise bodies along with a wide variety of lenses and accessories, ultimately passing the baton to the Nikon F, a true milestone in camera history.This example carries a serial number in ...
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96% Mint
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Nikkor 85mm f1.5 (S)
Nikkor-S C 8.5cm f1.5 in Nikon S mount. A large-aperture medium telephoto lens made by Nippon Kogaku, built with an impressive combination of black paint and chrome finish. Optical design is 3 groups and 7 elements. Distance scale in feet. It accepts 60mm screw-in filters, or Series 8 filters inserted into the two-piece hood.It is said that around two thousand units of the Nikkor 85mm f1.5 were...
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95% Mint
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Elmar 50mm f3.5 (L) Early
A classic Elmar 5cm f3.5 housed in a chrome barrel. Helicoid number is 3. Distance scale is in meters. The helicoid is the half-turn type.This early Elmar succeeded the Anastigmat and Elmax lenses used on the first Leica A models of the 1920s, and features glass supplied by C. P. Goerz. This particular example was later officially converted by Leitz into a Leica screw mount rangefinder-coupled ...
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93% B
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Summitar 50mm f2 (L)
A rare Summitar 50mm f2 with an asterisk added to the serial number. Early version. Serial number in the 530 thousand range, made in 1939. Leitz product code SOORE. Circular iris with round aperture blades, continental style markings, meter scale. Four groups and seven elements, uncoated.The Summitar 50mm is often overshadowed by the fame of the Summicron, yet it is a lens full of classic old-l...
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93% B
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Leica M3 Case
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Leica genuine leather case from the later M3 and M2 era. Leitz catalog number is IDCWO. The tripod screw is the small type.Compared to standard cases, the front section for the lens is lower in profile, making it suitable for collapsible Elmars and collapsible Summicrons. It also accommodates the Summaron 35mm and th...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (L) Radioactive
Collapsible Summicron 50mm f2. The Leitz product code is SOOIC.This example is the so-called radioactive Summicron that uses thorium glass. A Geiger counter test confirms that it shows a noticeably strong reading. Serial number is in the 1.04 million range, made in 1952, with meter scale.It appears that two elements in this lens are made of thorium glass. As is typical, the glass has yellowed, ...
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93% B
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Leica Body Cap
*Shipping to Japan Only. For overseas customer, please contact us before order.Leitz genuine body cap. The code number is IVZOO, later 14056. This example is a rather rare two-ring type, with the center of the back finished in chrome and the surrounding area in black-ened brass.There are many variations of the IVZOO, making it a very collectible accessory. This kind of detail is part of the uni...
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Leica A Early
¥430,000
Serial number in the 5000 range. Early Leica Model A from 1927 with the original Elmar lens. Distance scale in meters. Leitz product code LEICA. This is the very model from which the history of Leica truly began. Ninety-eight years have passed since its manufacture and it is approaching its 100th birthday. It would be wonderful to celebrate it in 2027.It features the early mushroom release butt...
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Som Berthiot Angulor 28mm f3.3 (L)
A wide-angle lens by Som Berthiot of France, the Angulor 28mm f3.3. Leica screw mount. Serial number is in the 107xxxx range. Optical design is 4 elements in 6 groups. The helicoid scale is in feet. It features the clear blue coating characteristic of Berthiot lenses.Among the many barrel variations of the Angulor 28mm, this piece is a later lightweight all-aluminum version. Actual weight is 14...
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Elmarit 28mm f2.8 (M) Yellow Scale
Elmarit 28mm f2.8 first version, later type with yellow scale, commonly known as the nine-element model. Serial number in the 2.19 million range, produced in 1966. Non-retrofocus design. The infinity lock is brass with black paint.This is a symmetric lens based on the Super Angulon. The rear element protrudes, so it cannot be used on the Leica M5 or CL because it interferes with the metering ar...
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92% B
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Nikon S2 + Nikkor 50mm f1.1
Nikon S2 body with Nikkor 5cm f1.1 internal bayonet lens, dedicated caps, and leather case.The S2 body is an early version in the 6.16 million serial range.The Nikkor 50mm f1.1 was introduced in 1956, starting from serial number 119601, and this example is serial number 14, making it one of the very first lenses produced.Only 835 units of the Nikon S-mount 50mm f1.1 were manufactured in total, ...
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94% A
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Tele-Elmar 135mm f4 (M) Red Scale
The Leica telephoto lens Tele-Elmar 135mm f4. Product code 11851. Serial number in the 2.04 million range, manufactured in 1964. Although the official release was in 1965, this one belongs to the very earliest batch. A sharp-looking early red scale version. Optical construction is 3 groups and 5 elements. Straight focusing helicoid. Slightly uncommon.Among rangefinder-coupled lenses for the Lei...
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93% B
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Summicron-M 35mm f2 (M) Chrome
Summicron-M 35mm f2, 7-element version. Rare chrome barrel. Leica product code 11311. Serial number in the 3.59 million range, made in 1992.The first generation Summicron 35mm is the 8-element version, the second generation is the 6-element version, and this third generation is the 7-element design.This 5-group, 7-element Summicron, often nicknamed the 7-element version, represents the natural ...
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95% Mint
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Hektor 73mm f1.9 (L) All Black
¥680,000
Here is the English translation without using double quotation marks:Hektor 73 mm f1.9 in the rare all-black finish. The Leitz code is HEKON. The serial number is in the 140,000 range. While serial number tables indicate this piece was made in 1932, some data suggests that all-black Hektor 7.3 cm lenses were produced in 1933 and 1934.The Hektor 73 mm began as a non-rangefinder-coupled lens in i...
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Super-Angulon 21mm f4 (L)
Super Angulon 21mm f4 in the original Leica screw mount. The original L-mount version is somewhat scarce, with only 1462 units produced. The Leitz product code is SUOON, later updated to 11002K.Made by Schneider, this lens features a 4-group 9-element construction. The serial number is in the 1.64 million range, dating it to 1959. The minimum focusing distance is 0.4 m, though rangefinder coupl...
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93% B
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Rollei Sonnar 40mm f2.8 HFT (L)
Rolleinar Sonnar 40mm f2.8 HFT. A Leica screw mount lens adapted from the renowned Sonnar used in the Rollei 35S. Released in 2002 and distributed in Japan by Komamura, also known for Horseman cameras. It features a 4-group, 5-element construction, a minimum focusing distance of 0.7 m, and Rollei’s unique HFT (High Fidelity Transfer) coating. Filter size is E39.The Rollei 35S is still highly re...
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95% Mint
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Topogon 25mm f4 (Contax)
Carl Zeiss Jena Topogon 25mm f4 for Contax, manufactured around 1950.A four-element, four-group symmetric design based on the meniscus-type Hypergon concept, with T coating. The lens does not couple to the rangefinder, but stopping down makes zone-focus shooting enjoyable. Distance scale is in meters.This ultra-wide lens, created by Dr. Richter who had previously worked at Goerz, was originally...
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93% B
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Distagon 18mm f4 (Contarex)
An ultra-wide-angle lens for the Contarex system: the Distagon 18mm f/4, manufactured by Carl Zeiss in West Germany.This particular lens, with a serial number in the 4,490,000 range, was produced in 1967.Between 1967 and 1972, a total of 2,500 units were manufactured.It employs a retrofocus design, which minimizes rear protrusion and thus eliminates the need for mirror lock-up.The minimum focus...
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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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Leitz 85mm Finder SGOOD
A dedicated viewfinder for the Leitz high-speed medium-telephoto Summarex 85 mm f1.5. The Leitz product code is SGOOD, later changed to 12020. It features a parallax correction mechanism, and the distance scale is in feet.The design, finish, and clarity are all outstanding, as expected from a Leitz viewfinder. Production numbers were relatively low, making it a slightly rare accessory.There is ...
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92% B
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Leica M6 TTL 0.85 ICS Black Paint
A Leica M6 TTL specially ordered by the Imported Camera Society (ICS) in 2000. Limited edition of 200 units, finished in a glossy black paint. The product code is 10465.It features a design inspired by the Leica M3, with a classic style advance lever, rewind knob, and shutter release button. The back of the top cover is engraved with the ICS logo and a unique serial number. The viewfinder magni...
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95% Mint
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Leica M4 Black Chrome
10402. A Leica M4 Black Chrome, made in Germany in 1974. Featuring a sharp black chrome finish, the M4 was born as the successor to the M3 and M2, and remains popular among enthusiasts today for its overall usability. It is equipped with bright frames for 35/50/90/135mm lenses. The film winding crank is positioned to avoid interference with the Leica meter, a design that has been carried throug...
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92% B
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Black Paint
Summilux 50mm f1.4, 2nd generation, original black paint. Serial number in the 2.22 million range, produced in 1966.This example features yellow lettering and a yellow scale, with beautifully preserved amber and purple coatings—a fully original condition lens.While it follows the same barrel design as the early Summilux 50mm f1.4, the black paint finish gives it a striking, dignified appearance...
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93% B
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Summicron-M 50mm f2 (M) 50 Jahre
This limited edition model was released in 2004 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Summicron. Only 1000 units were produced worldwide. Leica catalog number is 11615. Chrome barrel. Optical construction of 4 groups and 6 elements. Minimum focusing distance is 0.7 m.It pays homage to the later version of the first fixed-mount Summicron, which remains popular even today. The filter size is...
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95% Mint
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Planar 85mm f1.4 (Contarex)
Planar 85mm f1.4 with T* coating, made by Carl Zeiss in Oberkochen. A medium telephoto lens for the high-end Contarex SLR system, manufactured in 1974. Despite its outstanding reputation for three-dimensional rendering and soft, beautiful bokeh, only about 400 units were produced. It is said to have been a special order model for professional use. Ideal for portrait photography. Features a uniq...
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95% Mint
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Summicron 35mm f2 (M) Chrome
Summicron 35mm f2 with chrome barrel, commonly known as the 8-element version. Made in Germany. Leitz product code SAWOM, later 11308. Serial number in the 2.19 million range, manufactured in 1966. Minimum focusing distance is 0.7 m. Filter size is E39.In addition to its exceptional optical performance, it also features the refined industrial design characteristic of German engineering.At full ...
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Planar C 80mm f2.8 (Hasselblad) Early
Carl Zeiss Planar 80mm f2.8 for Hasselblad 500 series. Serial number in the 1.59 million range. This is an early six-element version made in 1957, featuring beautiful golden coating. The lens contains radioactive glass and shows measurable activity on a dosimeter. The helicoid scale is marked in feet.Although early six-element Planars are well-known for issues such as coating deterioration or b...
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93% B
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Biotar 75mm f1.5 (M42)
Biotar 75mm f1.5, postwar model. Made by Carl Zeiss Jena, Germany. This is the popular compact aluminum barrel version with T coating, manufactured around 1949. It features a modified Gauss design with 4 groups and 6 elements. The focusing scale is in meters, and the minimum focusing distance is 1 meter.Despite being a large-aperture, high-speed lens, it delivers solid image sharpness in the ce...
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92% B
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MR-Telyt-R 500mm f8 (R)
¥130,000
MR-Telyt-R 500mm f8. Leica R mount. Leitz product code 11243.This mirror telephoto lens was introduced in 1980. Designed by Walter Mandler, who created many legendary Leica lenses, it was manufactured by Minolta. This example bears a serial number in the 3.25 million range and was produced in 1983.Although production continued until around 1996, sales were modest, and only about 3,800 units wer...
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95% Mint
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Leica M3 Black Paint
Leica M3 black paint model shipped on April 8, 1964. Serial number in the 1.09 million range. Late version of the M3 with single-stroke advance and black enamel finish.This example remains fully original, including its vulcanite covering. Tiny blisters are visible across nearly all painted surfaces, and areas frequently touched by fingers reveal the underlying brass. A camera with a deeply evoc...
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91% C
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Summilux 50mm f1.4 (M) Black Paint
Summilux 50mm f1.4 1st version, black paint finish. Serial number in the 1.7 million range, manufactured in 1959.This lens belongs to the batch produced right after the 1.64 million range from 1958, where brass reverse knurling was mixed. This example features the standard knurling and a chrome mount surface. The purple-toned coating beautifully complements the black-painted body and lens.In fu...
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92% B
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Summicron 35mm f2 (M) Black Paint
Summicron 35mm f2, 8-element black paint version. Serial number in the 1.99 million range, made in Germany in 1963. Engraved WETZLAR. Distance scale in red, commonly known as the red scale version. Minimum focusing distance is 0.7 m. Leitz product code is SAWOM. Coating shows purple and amber hues.Among the many variations of the 8-element black paint Summicron, this one has a chrome-plated mou...
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92% B
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Leica Meter MR Black Paint
Leica Meter MR-4 Black Paint. CdS exposure meter. Leitz catalog number 14218. Of course, this is the original black paint finish.It mounts on the top plate of M-type Leica cameras and couples directly with the shutter speed dial. In this MR-4 version, the exposure meter’s ON/OFF switch no longer interferes with the M4’s rewind crank.The black paint wear on this unit is nicely balanced, giving i...
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92% B
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