Summilux 35mm f1.4, 2nd generation, with Leica product code 11870, was produced in the 2.99 million serial number range in 1979 and made in Canada. This lens is one of Leica's most iconic fast wide-angle lenses, a long-running model that was in production for over 30 years. It features a black chrome finish.
At wide apertures, it delivers a soft and gentle rendering, while stopping down results in sharp images with a subtle, calm atmosphere and beautiful lines. Compared to the Summicron, the Summilux has finer, more delicate rendering.
The design of this lens enhances the slim body of rangefinder cameras, making it an outstanding choice. It’s a classic fast wide-angle lens from Leica, produced over many years.
In like-new condition. Even on the aperture control ring, which is prone to paint wear, there are no signs of use. The mount surface is as pristine as new.
It was fully overhauled during its last sale in 2022. Thanks to the meticulous servicing, the operation of the aperture and focusing rings remains incredibly smooth. This lens feels completely different from the loose sensation often found in other second-generation models. It will certainly elevate your photography experience.
The glass is crystal clear, allowing you to fully enjoy the lens’s original image quality. Under strong LED light, there are very slight coating imperfections, but these have no noticeable impact on image quality. The purple and amber coatings are still intact on all surfaces. The rangefinder coupling is perfectly calibrated.
It comes with the original matching serial-numbered box, 12504 hood, Series 7 filter, and front and rear caps. The original transparent film is still on the top of the box from when it was new.
This is an ideal piece for both use and collection.
