Leitz/Leica 50mm (5cm) f3.5 Elmar |
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EX++ |
$486.00 |
Obviously used but very nice condition. Essentially perfect optics and mechanics. Completely CLA'd. |
NOT FOR SALE |
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EX+ |
$548.45 |
Circa late 1949. Completely CLA'd and has perfect mechanics with no internal dust or haze. Front element has cleaning marks characteristic of the soft glass of this species. Extremely nice aesthetically with few signs of use or wear, as shown in the illustrative pictures. |
SOLD |
| Nickel Plated; Sub 100,000 Serial Number; First Infinity Catch With "BELL PUSH" Type Catch At 11:00 O'Clock |
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EX++ |
$956.45 |
Historically interesting extremely early LEITZ Elmar. Nickel Plated and has "BELL PUSH" type infinity catch at 11:00 O'Clock. Has older Elmar F-Stop sequence ending in F18. Also has "5" (5mm offset) focal length calibration mark on the backside of the infinity catch flange. Has been completely CLA'd and has perfect mechanical and near perfect optical performance (has a very small amount of residual internal haze not at all unusual for species of this vintage). Supplied with its original, period correct, unusual "E. LEITZ N.Y. Elmar 50mm" lens hood.
By some conventions the lens serial number is "60066", by others it is "99009". Very odd.
993 |
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The 50mm/5cm f3.5 Elmar was Leica's most enduring lens.  There is a very great deal of fine structure to the various evolutionary changes over the 3 1/2 decades that it was produced from 1925 when it replaced the Astigmat/Elmax (the same optics under 2 names) to 1959 (SM)/1962 (M) when the f3.5 was finally discontinued. The basic optical formulation remained relatively unchanged: a front singlet just in front of the aperture mechanism; followed by a central singlet and a cemented pair rear doublet. The optical formulation was that good for its time that it not only endured so long but its design was updated with a lanthanum oxide (rare earth oxide) element; extended to a f2.8 formulation and was further produced until 1974.
| Filter size |
A36; E39 |
| Focal Length (Begin) |
35mm (3.5cm) |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Leica SM |
| Elements / Groups |
4/3 |
| Coating Type |
Uncoated early Coated later |
| F Stop (begin) |
3.5 |
| F Stop (End) |
18 early; 22 later |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Weight |
4oz (110g) early |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black Painted
Chrome
Nickel |
| Date/Event of introduction |
1925 |
| Focusing System/Method (Lens) |
Conventional Physical Displacement |
| Type of Lens Formula |
Wide Angle |
| Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal |
1959 SM; 1961 M; 1974 f2.8 |
| Aperture Mechanism |
Manual |
| Angle of View |
46 degrees |
| Focusing Range |
40" (1m) to infinity |
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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