A beautifully preserved Leica IIIg and Elmar 50mm f2.8 set.
The body bears a serial number in the 900,000 range, and the Elmar 5cm f2.8 lens is in the 1,540,000 range. The body was manufactured in 1957, and the lens in 1958. The previous owner had kept this combination for many years, and it is believed to be an original pairing from the time of release.
For this sale, both the body and the lens have been fully overhauled and refreshed, allowing you to use them with confidence for years to come.

There are extremely minor rub marks on the accessory shoe, and some light wear on the collapsible section of the Elmar lens. A repaired area of the vulcanite can be seen to the left of the ASA indicator on the rear, but otherwise there is virtually no sign of use. The chrome plating retains a remarkably beautiful shine. No scuffs are visible on the top cover or the bottom plate.

Both the body and lens were fully overhauled in January 2026. The shutter, winding mechanism, and self-timer all operate very smoothly, and proper film advance has been confirmed. The lens shows slight coating wear on the front element and faint cleaning marks on the middle element, but these should have no practical effect on actual photography. Focus has been properly adjusted, with excellent rendering and accurate rangefinder coupling. The matte anti-reflection lacquer inside the lens barrel has also been neatly reapplied, contributing to a more crisp and well-defined image. Considering how many Elmar 28 lenses suffer from heavy haze, this example is in notably good condition.

Compared to the outstanding condition of the body, the glass condition of the lens is slightly less perfect, but even so, this remains a clean and well-matched IIIg set that is rarely seen today in such period-appropriate condition. Highly recommended for a collection as well.

A beautiful original front cap from the period is included.