Rare&Collectibles
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Leitz Rangefinder FODIS Black
The vertical rangefinder FOFER by Leitz. The distance dial of the first-generation FODIS has been enlarged for easier operation. In Black/Nickel. Distance measur is in feet.The black-painted body with nickel-plated dial is beautifully crafted, and the hexagonal E. Leitz logo inlaid with silver adds an air of sophistication. This is a pre-war Leitz masterpiece, exuding precision and luxury.This ...
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Leica M3 Early
The Leica M3 Early model. The serial number is 7001xx, manufactured in 1954, the first year of M3 release. Although this unit lacks the corner design (corner and no-corner variants coexist based on M3’s single-digit serial numbers), it retains the original features typical of the early version.Notable features include no mount screw at the 12 o’clock position, ASA 200 film backdoor with a sligh...
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Nikkor 35mm f2.5 (L) Lens Hood
¥98,000 ¥85,000
The genuine lens hood for the W-Nikkor 35mm f2.5 for Leica screw mount. It differs in shape from the one for Nikon S mount. Made of plastic.The hood for the 35mm f2.5 for Nikon S mount is relatively easy to find, but the one for L mount is quite rare and difficult to find. Additionally, it can also be fitted to the Nikkor 35mm f3.5, which has the same filter size.Moreover, as a clever trick, it...
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Summicron 35mm f2 (M) Black Paint
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Leica M2 Black Paint
Serial number in the 990,000 range, this Leica M2 black paint, without a self-timer, was shipped in March 1960. This particular M2 is the very one featured in the article "40 Years with My Companion, Leica M2 Body No.990716" from page 28 of Classic Camera Review, Special Issue No. 63.This camera was acquired by photojournalist Ichiro Nakagawa in July 1961 at a camera store in New York and was u...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (M) Black Paint
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 in black paint, with a fixed barrel and a later version. Serial number 2,030,000. Manufactured in 1964. The black paint with red scale gives it a ruggedly handsome impression.The black paint areas where hands come into contact exhibit a natural brass patina, adding to its vintage charm. A rare find that would complement black paint Leica M3, MP, M2, M4, and similar mode...
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Summicron 35mm f2 (M) Black Paint
Summicron 35mm f2, black with 8 elements. Serial number in the 2,190,000 range, manufactured in 1966. This item is a later model of the 8-element black version with yellow scales, made in Germany. The minimum shooting distance is 0.7m. The Leitz product code is SAWOM. The coating is purple/amber. This item weighs 181g.Both the barrel and the glass are in very clean condition. A perfect companio...
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Angenieux 28mm f3.5 (L)
Angenieux 28mm f3.5 Type R11, Leica screw mount, late model. Manufactured by the French company P. Angenieux in 1957. This lens features rangefinder coupling with distance markings in feet. It is a retrofocus design with a 6-group, 6-element configuration, and has a beautiful purple coating.The front of the lens is slightly larger, featuring a unique design with a narrowed waist. The two-tone f...
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Angenieux 50mm f1.5 Type S21 (M改)
French gem, the Angénieux 50mm f1.5 Type S21. Early model. Manufactured in 1953, the debut year of the S21. Marked in feet. Preset aperture.A Double Gauss configuration with 4 groups and 6 elements.Near wide-open aperture, it produces a beautiful veil-like flare and rich bokeh, offering an exceptionally beautiful rendering. The unique appearance of the Angénieux is also irresistible. The recess...
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Angenieux 90mm f2.5 (L)
Angenieux 90mm f2.5 Type Y1 with Leica L-mount, featuring an early lens barrel. While the earliest Type Y1s are known to fade to brown, this item fades to blue. It has beautiful blue coating and is considered one of the last in this design of the Angenieux Y1. It consists of a 4-group, 4-element design. The serial number is 154xxx, manufactured in 1948, with distance markings in feet.The lens c...
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Angenieux 28mm f3.5 (Alpa)
French-made Angénieux 28mm f3.5, Type R11. Alpa mount. This version features automatic aperture control. Cool black barrel, the Type R11 was introduced in 1953. This particular lens, manufactured in 1971, represents one of the later examples of the R11 model. It consists of 6 groups with 6 elements, utilizing a retrofocus design.The design stands out with its sharp-looking black finish accentua...
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Summilux-R 35mm f1.4 (3 cam)
Summilux-R 35mm f1.4. 3-cam version. This particular unit is the 3,270,000th produced and was manufactured in 1993, the year before its official release. The product code from Leitz is 11337. It has a filter diameter of E67 and comes with an integrated hood. The minimum focusing distance is 50cm.This lens is highly esteemed for its ability to produce beautiful images wide open. It excels at clo...
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Topcor 35mm f2.8 (L)
Topcor 35mm f2.8 lens, manufactured by Tokyo Kogaku. Introduced in 1955 as an interchangeable lens for the Leotax camera system, it features a symmetrical 4-group 6-element design. With a weight of just over 150g, its lightweight aluminum and brass construction are complemented by a distinctive white anodized finish, giving it a unique appearance. Tokyo Kogaku products from this era are known f...
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Nikkor 85mm f2 (S) Black
Nikkor-P.C 85mm f2, Nikon S mount with external bayonet. Introduced in 1948, the early models featured a chrome-plated white barrel. This item is a later model with a black barrel. It uses a Sonnar-type optical formula with 3 groups and 5 elements. The filter diameter is 48mm. The distance markings are in feet. This serial number in the 497xxx range is said to be from nearly the last batch prod...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.5 (L)
Nikkor 50mm f1.4, Leica L mount, made by Nippon Kogaku around 1949. This lens was introduced as a large aperture, high-speed lens surpassing the previously released f3.5 and f2 models. However, it was short-lived, produced for only about a year because the f1.4 model was quickly finalized. At first glance, it resembles the Leica Xenon 50mm f1.5.There are two serial numbers for this model, 905 a...
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Leitz Lens Hood OLLUX
The code was previously OLLUX. Introduced at the 1960 Photokina as the world's brightest wide-angle lens, the Spherical Summilux 35mm f1.4, also known as the Steel Rim, remained a long-lasting model until the advent of the ASPH. Despite changes in features like the filter frame and aperture stopper, it retained its significance until the introduction of the ASPH version.This is the dedicated ho...
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Leicavit M Black Paint
Bit for Leica MP6, black paint finish, model 14009. Shows very slight signs of use but still retains a like-new appearance. It would perfectly match a mint condition Leica MP6. The included warranty card is unfilled. Officially imported by Japan Siber Hegner.
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Leica M6 TTL 0.85 NSH Black Paint
10477. New item. Manufactured in 2000. Leica M6 TTL 0.85 black paint finish, with special engraving and edition serial number, produced for Siber Heger, Japan. Out of 400 pcs.
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Leica MP6 Black Paint 0.72
Leica MP6 Black Paint, brand new and unopened. It features a 0.72 magnification viewfinder and is limited to 400 units, model number 10311. Based on the M6, it features a winding lever and rewind knob redesigned in the style of the Leica M3, giving it a classical appearance. The camera is finished with coarse-grain leatherette, reminiscent of the Leica M3 Black Paint. Although it has a vintage ...
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Leica M4 Black Paint
Leitz product code 10402. A black paint Leica M4 with a serial number in the 1,280,000 range, shipped in February 1971. The camera retains its original condition, including the vulcanite covering. The wear on the paint around the winding lever and the baseplate adds a genuinely attractive character.While black lenses naturally complement the black paint versions of the Leica M3 and M2, chrome-b...
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Leica M4 Black Paint
Serial number in the 1,240,000 range. This is a well-seasoned 1969 August-shipped Leica M4 black paint, coming from a month of significant historical moments. Following the Apollo moon landing in July, August saw iconic performances at the Woodstock Festival by Jimi Hendrix and The Who, and the premiere of the first film in the beloved "Tora-san" series. This Leica, born in such a dynamic month...
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Leica A Early
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Teleroy w/ Flor 105mm f3.5
Made by Royer in France, this is a 1950s 6x9 format (120 film) Teleroi camera featuring an intricate mechanism with a built-in coupled rangefinder. This particular model includes a self-timer on the top cover.The lens is a Flor 105mm f3.5 by SOM Berthiot, characterized by its beautiful pale blue coating typical of Berthiot lenses. The rangefinder window is small and takes some getting used to f...
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Leitz Sports Finder RASUK Black
Leitz Sports Finder RASUK in black paint. It is equipped with frames for 35/50/73/90mm lenses. The design features a rotating objective part that allows changing the focal length, and the eyepiece height can be adjusted to correct for parallax. It has markings in meters.When the RASUK finder (with 35/50/73/90mm frames) is combined with the RAMET (a slide-type finder frame for 105/135mm), the co...
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Leica IIIf Early
The very first Leica IIIf, code-named LOOHN by Leitz. The Leica IIIf started its serial numbers from #525001 in 1950, but this particular unit is the 304th IIIf made, with serial number #525304.While it looks similar to later IIIf models at first glance, many details differ upon closer inspection. Compare it with your own IIIf!- The shape of the synchro guide claw, characteristic of the IIIf, i...
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Nikkor 85mm f1.5 (Contax)
This is a large-aperture medium telephoto lens made by Nippon Kogaku, the Nikkor-S·C 85mm f1.5. This particular model features the 'C' mark and is designed for the Contax RF mount, with a 3-group, 7-element construction. It is marked in feet. The lens was introduced in either 1951 or 1952. It is said that about 2,000 units of the Nikkor 85mm f1.5 were manufactured, including versions for the Ni...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.1 (S)
Released in 1956 for the Nikon S series, the Nikkor-N 50mm f1.1 is an ultra-large aperture lens with a 6-group, 9-element configuration. The filter size is 62mm, making it the largest aperture lens among Nikon's Nikkor lenses, including those for the F mount. This lens was Nippon Kogaku's response to the post-war competition for large-aperture lenses, alongside others such as the Zunow 50mm f1....
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Ensign Autorange 820
The Auto-Range 820, a masterpiece medium format camera manufactured by the prestigious British company, Houghton. It features the renowned Ross Xpres 105mm f3.8 lens and was produced around 1955. The Auto-Range 820 is a luxury medium format folding camera that was manufactured towards the end of the spring camera era, alongside other models such as the Bessa II and Super Ikonta. The camera use...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.4 (L)
Made by Nippon Kogaku, this is a standard lens with rangefinder coupling for the Leica L mount. It was introduced in October 1950, following the previous year's debut of the Nikkor-S.C 50mm f1.5. While it retains the 3-group, 7-element Sonnar design, unlike the f1.5, which was a direct copy of the Zeiss Sonnar, this f1.4 lens features unique improvements and advancements. The distance markings ...
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Nikon S + Nikkor 50mm f2
This is a late model of the Nikon S-type, a rangefinder camera made by Nippon Kogaku with the serial number 611xxxx. Production techniques have been enhanced, reflecting a period when individual quality of each unit was heightened. The walls of the film spool chamber are smoothly rounded, indicating a superior internal construction. The S-type is a model equipped with sync contacts (F: fast, 1...
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Leitz Lens Hood ITDOO
Leitz Lens Hood, ITDOO. A classic hood for use with Summicron 50mm and Summaron 35mm lenses. Single hook design. Compared to its successor model IROOA, it features a sleeker design, presenting a stylish hood. Its minimalist construction is a remarkable piece. While ITDOO comes in several variations, this product is the typical type with lens branding engraved. Initially, there were a few made o...
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Leica B Compur Dial Set
A treasure, the Leica Model B. An early model equipped with the old Compur, also known as the dial set. This particular piece is from the serial range in the 6000s, manufactured in 1928, and is one of the units from the 3rd lot numbered between 5986 and 6272. The lens features distance indicators in meters.The Leica Model B, produced until 1941 with both new and old Compurs, saw only about 1700...
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Leica A Early
Serial number in the 3100 range. This is a 1926/27 Leica Model A equipped with an early Elmar lens. The lens is a close-up Elmar with distance markings in feet. The release button is the mushroom type. The Gutta-percha has a rough texture that dates back to the Anastigmat era. The bottom cover features a latch-type lock. The lens plate is engraved with the small font Elmar, characteristic of ea...
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Leica M6 TTL 0.85 Dragon 2000 Black Paint
Limited model of Leica M6 TTL Black Painted. Released in the year of the Dragon, 2000 AD, limited to 500 units and sold exclusively in China. The top cover features a unique serial number, 156/500. It boasts a black paint finish with bold white and red engravings, similar to the Leica MP6 and Millennium editions. It has a rewind lever and advance lever reminiscent of the M3. Based on the M6TTL....
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Contax IIa + Sonnar 50mm f1.5
West German-made Contax IIa, produced in Stuttgart from 1950 to 1961. The Zeiss product code is 563/24. This particular item is an early model of the Contax IIa. The shutter speeds are marked in black only, hence it is also known as the Black Dial. The early models of the IIa were produced from 1950 to 1954. The helicoid is marked in feet. While it cannot accommodate the pre-war Biogon 35mm f2....
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Leitz Lens Hood FISON Black
Elmar 5cm lens hood, model FISON. It features a relatively early black paint finish and fits A36 size. This item is made with brass at both the base and tip, and the securing screws are chrome. The degree of paint wear contributes well to its rugged appearance. This item is somewhat rare. There are signs of paint wear in various places. The tip of the hood is very slightly distorted, but it is ...
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Wray Unilite 50mm f2 (M改)
The Unilite 50mm f2, a unique standard lens designed for the Wrayflex (Rayflex) series, an eccentric single-lens reflex camera released by the venerable British optical manufacturer Wray in 1954. It features a 4-group 5-element configuration with a beautiful blue coating. This particular lens has been carefully modified for Leica M mount. The rangefinder coupling works perfectly, adjusting from...
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Distagon C 60mm f5.6 (Hasselblad)
Carl Zeiss manufactured interchangeable lenses for Hasselblad, Distagon 60mm f/5.6. A 60mm lens offers a slightly wide-angle perspective in 6x6 medium format photography, providing a versatile field of view. This particular item is from 1959, an early version, with distance markings in feet. The f/5.6 version was produced only for the early Hasselblad 500C following 1000F, quickly transitioning...
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Thambar 90mm f2.2 (L)
The legendary Leitz Thambar 90mm f2.2, with the product code TOODY, was introduced in 1935. This particular unit bears the manufacturing number from 1937, with a serial number in the 370,000 range. It features a 3-group 4-element configuration with a filter diameter of E48 and distance markings in meters.As Leitz's sole soft-focus lens, it gained significant attention when Leica released a mode...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.1 (L)
Nikkor N.C 50mm f1.1 is a high-speed, large-aperture lens for Leica screw mount, manufactured by Nippon Kogaku. It belongs to the legendary ultra-fast domestic L-mount lenses, dubbed the "Four Japanese Kings" (informally named: Zunow 50mm f1.1, Nikkor 50mm f1.1, Fujinon 50mm f1.2, Hexanon 60mm f1.2). Released in 1956, it features a 6-group 9-element design and distance markings in feet. While a...
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Angenieux 180mm f2.3 APO (3 cam)
Angénieux DEM 180mm APO, a large-aperture telephoto lens. Manufactured in 1987, it features a 5-group 8-element apochromat design and is compatible with the Leica R mount with 3 cams. Its unique design includes a resin-coated barrel with an integrated hood, making it quite compact. It weighs approximately 1080g according to actual measurements and delivers sharp, vivid images that are sure to i...
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Nikon F Early + Nikkor 50mm f2
A set comprising the earliest Nikon F and the Nikkor-S 50mm f/2 lens.The serial number of the Nikon F is 6400964, a number that resonates with some fans of air-cooled Porsches. The first 1000 units of the early Nikon F bodies were not generally available to the public; instead, they were supplied to press agencies and photographers. This item may be one of those units. It features a titanium sh...
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Nikon S3 Olympic Black Paint
Nikon S3 Olympic edition features a rugged black-painted finish and bears the serial number 6.32 million. Released 7 years after the original Nikon S3, this model was reissued for press use during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and is also known as the reproduction model. Approximately 2000 units were produced. It is equipped with a titanium shutter curtain. The camera's distance scale is in meters, a...
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Nikkor 50mm f1.4 (S) Lens Hood
¥27,000
Lens hood for Nikon S-series, Nippon Kogaku's Nikkor 50mm f1.4. It bears the simple inscription "NIKKOR." Comes with the colorful original box and packaging materials typical of that time. In brand-new condition, as if transported to the present day by a time machine. Deadstock item. Unused item. Open box. The semi-glossy painted finish is remarkably beautiful. It takes courage to use such a pr...
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Leica M3 Black Paint
Leica M3 Black Paint, shipped in November 1965. Serial number of 1.13 million. Late version of the M3 Single Stroke in black paint finish. Full original condition. The brass on the areas touched by fingers has naturally appeared, showing a moderate amount of use. Truly rugged atmosphere. Comes with body cap and original box. The box in used condition. Near the right-hand side of the advance kno...
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Noctilux 50mm f1.2 (M)
Serial number 11820. This is the first-generation Noctilux F1.2 lens, manufactured in 1967, part of the early batch. It follows the second batch of Noctilux lenses with serial number 2.24 million.Released in 1966, it was the first lens from Leitz to feature non-spherical glass, with a configuration of 4 groups and 6 elements. Noctilux, meaning night light, has high-contrast reproduction to capt...
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DR Summicron 50mm f2 (M)
Dual-Range Summicron 50mm f/2. This is the final type of the Close-Focus Summicron, designated for the Leica M2-R. Manufactured in 1969 with the serial number 2.35 million, it features meter/feet dual scale markings. Normally, the product code for the Dual-Range Summicron is 11918, but this item bears the code 11318. In this final batch of the Dual-Range Summicron, there is a peculiar specifica...
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Topogon 25mm f4 (Contax)
Carl Zeiss Jena-made Topogon 25mm lens for Contax, manufactured around the late 1940s. It features a symmetrical design with 4 groups and 4 elements, based on the Hypergon meniscus lens design, and comes with T coating. Although it doesn't have coupled rangefinder focusing, it's enjoyable for estimating focus by stopping down. Distance markings are in meters. This ultra-wide-angle lens, created...
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Leitz Lens Hood IROOA
The classic lens hood for Leica, the IROOA, commonly known as the Iroa. Double-hook design. The later product code is 12571J. Compatible with lenses with an E39 diameter (39mm screw-in). While there are various variations of the IROOA, this item is a type that has six compatible lenses engraved. This version with IROOA engraving is likely the final model. Robust construction with a simple and s...
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Summicron 50mm f2 (L) Rigid
Summicron 50mm f2 in Rigid barrel with Leica screw mount. SOSTA / 11018. Manufactured in 1958. Meter scale. Minimum focusing distance is 1m. The screw mount lens was manufactured only 1160 units during the era as M type camera is becoming mainstream after M3 was released in 1954. Looking good with Leica IIIf or a Leica IIIg from the same era bodies, it adds a truly stylish touch. Of course, it ...
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Canon SII + Serenar 50mm f3.5
This is a Seiki-Kogaku Tokyo (currently Canon) camera, the Canon SII model. Manufactured between October 1946 and June 1949. It bears the inscription SEIKI-KOGAKU TOKYO.Additionally, in September 1947, the company changed its name to Canon Camera Co., Ltd., so there are also SII models with the engraving CANON CAMERA COMPANY LTD. Approximately 7,500 units were produced in total. The lens is the...
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Leica M3 Black Paint Early
Manufactured in 1959, Leica M3 Black Paint from the first batch, with the serial number 959xxx. According to official records from Leitz, the first batch consisted of 100 units starting from serial number 959401, based on the early model M3. While there are many differences in parts compared to later batches, the black-painted brass components exude a remarkable presence, evoking sighs of admir...
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Olympia Sonnar 180mm f2.8 (Contax)
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Fat Elmar 90mm f4 (L)
Fat Elmar 9cm f/4. The Leitz product code is ELANG. It boasts a black paint finish with the luster of nickel plating, creating a delightful ambiance. Constructed with 4 elements in 3 groups. The focusing helicoid features distance scale in feet. While there are non-coupled versions of the Fat Elmar, this particular one is rangefinder coupled. It is non-coated. The "Germany" engraving on the bar...
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Dallmeyer Dallac 85mm f2 (L)
A telephoto lens for Leica screw mount, the Dallac 8.5cm f2, manufactured by English company Dallmeyer in the late 1940s. It features coupled rangefinder focusing and a double Gauss optical design with 6 elements in 4 groups. The aluminum barrel, made by Cooke & Perkins, exhibits excellent craftsmanship, and the elegant design typical of British products is quite impressive. The lens was market...
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Nikon F2 Titan No Name
Nikon F2 Titanium. This is the Nikon F2 Eye-Level camera model made with a titanium body, specifically targeted towards press professionals. It is a version without the "Titan" engraving on the body, commonly referred to as the "No Name" version. The top and bottom covers of the exterior, as well as the pentaprism cover, are made of titanium. This model, utilizing the characteristics of titaniu...
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Summar 50mm f2 (L) Nickel
Nickel Summar lens with collapsible barrel, produced by Leitz with the code SUMUS. Manufactured in 1934. Meter scale. It features a straight helicoid, hexagonal aperture, and is non-coated. With a double Gauss design comprising 6 elements in 4 groups, the aperture scale follows the continental style (f2, 2.2, 3.2 onwards). When wide open, it exhibits the characteristic flow in the periphery rem...
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Zunow 50mm f1.1 (L) Early
Early model of Zunow 50mm f1.1 manufactured by Teikoku Kogaku. Press released in 1953 and debuted in 1954. The rear element is sticking out like Ping-Pong ball. Pale blue coated elements. Soft picture at full open. Comes with genuine caps. Rare Item. Slight signs of use. Fully serviced in Feb 2024. Excellent working condition. Coupling with rangefinder. Cleaning marks on front elements. Small b...
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Zunow 50mm f1.1 (L)
Introduced in 1953, the Zunow 50mm f1.1 lens boasted the brightest aperture in the world at the time, emerging just eight years after the end of World War II. Its arrival sparked a competition among Japanese manufacturers to produce ultra-large aperture lenses, leading to the release of a series of captivating lenses from various companies that continue to enthuse us to this day. This particula...
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Miranda T Black Paint + Zunow 50mm f1.9
Miranda T Black Paint. This particular model is the T-I (Type 1) variant painted by Orion Camera Co., also known as the Orion name, featuring a shutter speed of up to 1/500. It's quite a rare find. With Zunow 50mm f1.9.It's said that the black-painted models were produced in limited quantities, possibly intended for press or journalistic use. About twenty years ago, a similar black-painted mode...
