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EX++ |
$990.00 |
Extremely rare and collectible historically significant 1st available light 35mm LEITZ lens. Rare five digit sub 100,000 serial number (93955). HEKTORCHROME. Infinity catch at 7 o'clock position. Rangefinder coupled in standard mount. Has some light cleaning marks characteristic of the soft uncoated glass from this era. Has some very light haze as well. |
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5cm (50mm) F2.5 HEKTOR; Leitz's/Leica's first fast (available light) lens
Six (6) Elements (three cemented pairs) in Three groups for an early non classic 6/3 formulation. Though production is indicated by factory records to have onset in 1931 a very small number of pre-1931 examples are known to exist with serial number that precede the 100,000 Leitz/Leica onset.
| Filter size |
A36 |
| Focal Length (Begin) |
50mm (5cm) |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Leica SM |
| Elements / Groups |
6/3 |
| Coating Type |
Uncoated early Coated later |
| F Stop (begin) |
2.5 |
| F Stop (End) |
18 |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Weight |
1 |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Chrome
Nickel |
| Date/Event of introduction |
1931 |
| Focusing System/Method (Lens) |
Conventional Physical Displacement |
| Type of Lens Formula |
Normal |
| Special or Distinctive Features |
Leitz's/Leica's first available light lens |
| Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal |
1948 |
| Type of Camera |
Rangefinder (mechanical) |
| Aperture Mechanism |
Manual |
| Angle of View |
46 degrees |
| Focusing Range |
1m (40") 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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