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Leitz Canada Summilux 35mm f 1.4

Currency:USD Category:Cameras & Photo Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Leitz Canada Summilux 35mm f 1.4
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850.00USDto i*********1+ buyer's premium (191.25)
This item SOLD at 2015 Apr 17 @ 15:50UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Leitz Canada Summilux 35mm f 1.4 with original box.



This LEICA SUMMILUX 35mm f/1.4 was the world's fastest ultra-speed wide-angle lens at its introduction in 1960.



This 35mm SUMMILUX is the lightest Leica 35mm lens I've ever measured. This is because this lens is mostly air and aluminum, with small, thin glass elements. Today's lenses use a lot more glass, while other older, slower 35mm lenses use more brass instead of aluminum.



Not only is it tiny and the world's first ultra-speed wide-angle lens, it is still the world's smallest professional f/1.4 lens of any focal length.



This classic 35mm SUMMILUX remains popular today due to its tiny size, ultra-high speed and complete freedom from geometric distortion and viewfinder blockage.





1967-1995: Black, Series VII in 12 504 hood (serial number 2,166,701 and up)



In this version, the front was the usual 42mm (A42) external diameter, but had no filter thread.



To use filters, you had to use the 12 504 hood. The 12 504 hood could hold Series VII (S7) filters.



From the collection of Don Dondero.



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FHWAC#: 25880