The lens was cleaned in May 2026. Please note that, as this is an older lens, some mold, fogging, and dirt may remain. Please consider this to have been cleaned to a functional standard. [Functionality Check] Helicoid: Functionality verified Aperture: Functionality verified [Condition] There were no noticeable scratches or dents on the exterior. The exterior is in good condition. Please check the exterior by zooming in on the image. [Optics] The inside of the lens is clear to the naked eye. When checked by shining an LED light through it, there is a small amount of dust, but it is otherwise clear. The inside of the lens is clean. [Accessories] Front and rear caps (rear cap is compatible) [Key Specifications] L39 (LTM) Leica screw mount → Popular for use with Leica III series and M-series cameras (with an adapter) Large aperture F1.4 → A high-performance lens that was exceptionally fast for its time Classic rendering → Soft at wide-open aperture, sharp when stopped down Smooth bokeh → Three-dimensional depth characteristic of vintage lenses Many feature brass lens barrels → A sense of heft and high collectibility Rangefinder coupling → Easy to use with Leica rangefinder cameras Not ideal for backlit scenes → Prone to flare and ghosting (popular as a distinctive aesthetic) It remains highly popular today as a vintage lens for Leica-series camera bodies. [From the Seller] Thank you for viewing our products. We plan to carry a wide range of models, from vintage cameras to digital cameras! All cameras listed here have been tested and are in working condition, so please consider them! [Store ID] May 20, 2026 6-5-6 ・[Shipping Information]・ ※※Important Notice: Due to the current deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, we are unable to ship via EMS to Portugal, Croatia, and Georgia. Therefore, we ask that bidders from these countries refrain from placing bids. ・We ship via EMS. ・We ship via DHL ・We will ship your order within 3 business days of payment. (If shipping is delayed beyond 3 days due to work commitments, we will contact you.) ・Delivery typically takes about 10 days. (Depending on customs clearance.) ・We will provide you with the EMS tracking number. **【Customs & Taxes】** ・Import duties, taxes, and other fees are not included in the item price or shipping cost. ・These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine any additional costs before bidding or buying. ・These fees are usually collected by the shipping company or when you pick up the item. Please do not confuse them with additional shipping charges. ・We do not under-declare item values or mark items as “gifts.” The declared value equals the insurance value. Such actions are prohibited by U.S. and international regulations. ・If an item is returned due to the buyer’s failure to pay import duties or taxes, any resulting costs and losses may be deducted from the refund in accordance with Catawiki’s Seller Terms.