A 1954 collapsible Summicron 5cm f2, Leitz code SOOIC, serial number in the 1,190,000 range. The distance markings are in feet. This collapsible Summicron was manufactured around the time of the Leica IIIg and uses the Leica screw mount. Introduced in 1953 as the third generation of high-speed standard lenses following the Summar and Sumitar, it features a 6-group, 7-element configuration. Even wide open, it delivers remarkable resolution at the focus plane, showcasing impressive image rendering. More than 70 years after its release, it remains a highly popular and iconic post-war lens from Leitz. Comes with the original front cap. The lens barrel is in very clean condition, showing hardly any signs of wear from use. A full service was completed in April 2024. Thanks to meticulous maintenance, the feel of the aperture and the operation of the helicoid are exceptionally smooth. The rangefinder coupling is precise, and the focus is excellent. There are very faint cleaning marks on the front element and some minor wear on the coating. There is also a slight haze inside the middle element that could not be entirely removed during the maintenance. However, the results from the practical shooting tests were good. This lens is in condition ready for extensive use. Please feel free to use it thoroughly. It was reserved during the preparation for sale and has already been sold in-store.