Summicron 35mm f/2, 8 elements. SAWOM, later designated as 11308. Made in Germany in 1966. Minimum focusing distance is 0.7m. Apart from its remarkable imaging qualities, its design brims with the functional beauty characteristic of German industrial products. At wide apertures, it produces soft yet detailed images. When stopped down, it enhances depth, retaining a softness that transitions into sharpness. It embodies the distinct Leica style and imaging characteristics. Both the exterior and glass are exceptionally clean. The popularity of 8-element lenses has been steadily increasing, making good specimens increasingly rare. Compatible hoods include ITDOO or IROOA. Its appearance remains immaculate without any signs of use. While it underwent a full service in 2021, for this resale, we conducted another service specifically on the lens head in March 2024. Through meticulous maintenance, the aperture and focusing helicoid offer a premium, smooth operating experience. The sensation when reaching infinity focus is finely tuned, ensuring stress-free distance adjustments. The lens exhibits very minor coating deterioration on the periphery of the middle element due to aging. However, there are no haze or scratches on any surface, presenting clear and pristine glass. The coatings are intact across all surfaces. The rangefinder coupling is also in excellent condition. This is a rare find in such condition! It comes with a set of clean original front and rear caps.