Canon large-aperture wide-angle lens, Canon 35mm f1.5. Leica screw mount. Introduced in 1958 and sold until around 1971. The optical design was by Jiro Mukai, consisting of 4 groups and 8 elements. The helicoid features the convenient meter scale. Amber-colored coating.
The Canon 35mm f1.5 is said to be the first photographic lens in the world to achieve 35mm f1.5. Unlike the Summilux 35mm f1.4, it offers a tighter rendering even wide open.
There are surprisingly few bright 35mm old Leica lenses with rangefinder coupling, making this a lens of interest to many collectors and users.
While some examples of the Canon 35mm f1.5 are known to have less-than-ideal rangefinder coupling, this particular lens has undergone meticulous servicing, ensuring stable coupling and accurate focusing.
Since the rear element protrudes quite far, it is best to place the lens upside down when setting it down.

The barrel shows one small spot of paint loss at the tip and a few tiny spots of paint loss on the helicoid ring, but no other scuffs or scratches, leaving an overall very clean appearance. Fully overhauled in September 2025. Thanks to careful servicing, the operation of both aperture and helicoid is extremely smooth, free from the typical looseness often seen in Canon lenses. Rangefinder coupling is also excellent.

There is a faint rub mark in the center of the rear element and slight balsam separation along the edge of a middle element, but none of these affect actual photography. The glass is clear with no haze or fungus, and the coating remains intact across all surfaces.

Test shots showed excellent results. From wide open, the center delivers sharp and crisp resolution, while the surroundings and foreground/background render with a gentle softness, creating a very pleasing atmosphere.

Sample images are available in our test gallery for your reference.

Comes with original filter, hood, leather case, and caps.