First-generation Summicron 35mm f2 with 8 elements.
Leitz product code is SAWOM, later changed to 11308.
This lens, manufactured in 1964 in Germany.
The minimum focusing distance is 0.7m, and the coating has an amber and purple hue.
The 8-element version, born during Leitz's golden era, is a Leica semi-wide-angle lens admired across time and countries for its exceptional rendering and functional beauty.
At near wide-open apertures, the lens produces soft, gentle images, while stopping down slightly brings a noticeable increase in depth.
When stopped down further, it maintains its softness while transitioning to a sharper rendering, exemplifying the Leica style and look.
This timeless masterpiece continues to receive high praise.
The recommended hood is the ITDOO or IROOA, and the filter size is E39.
There are very faint scratches on the front barrel and focusing ring, but they are barely noticeable at a glance.
Overall, the lens is in excellent cosmetic condition.
It underwent a fully serviced by a professional in October 2024, and both the aperture and helicoid operate exceptionally smoothly.
The rangefinder coupling is perfectly calibrated.
There are some minor cleaning marks on the inner element, and the coating shows slight wear and roughness, but these should have little to no impact on image quality.
The coating remains intact across all surfaces.
Test shots yielded excellent results, allowing you to enjoy the unique soft and atmospheric rendering typical of the 8-elements.
The original UVa filter and caps are included.
