Second generation Summilux 35mm f1.4. Leitz product code: 11870. Serial number in the 2.99 million range. Manufactured in 1979 in Canada.
This is one of Leitz’s iconic fast wide-angle lenses—a long-selling model produced for over 30 years. Finished in black chrome.
Known for its gentle, soft rendering at wide apertures, the lens delivers sharp, beautifully defined lines when stopped down, while retaining a subtle, atmospheric quality. Compared to the Summicron, it offers finer lines and more delicate rendering.
Its elegant design complements the slim body of rangefinder cameras, making it a true classic among Leica’s fast wide-angle lenses.
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 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.
