Leitz Summicron-R 1:2/50 Camera lens

07
days
20
hours
07
minutes
57
seconds
Current bid
€ 50
No reserve price
Edwin Molenaar
Expert
Selected by Edwin Molenaar

Over 30 years experience in photography and camera building.

Estimate  € 350 - € 430
2 other people are watching this object
HK
€50

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details

Trustpilot 4.4 | 133362 reviews

Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

Leitz Summicron-R 50mm f/2, 3‑Cam version, Leica R mount, good physical condition and tested as working, dating from about 1970–1980.

AI-assisted summary

Description from the seller

Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm f/2 – 3-Cam – Mint Condition – Original Box, Bubble & Hood

Available for auction is a pristine example of German engineering: The Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm f/2. This is the highly versatile 3-cam version (factory converted), making it compatible with all Leica R-mount cameras and backwards compatible with the Leicaflex series.

This lens is world-renowned for its legendary micro-contrast and sharpness. It is currently one of the most sought-after vintage lenses for professional cinematography due to its organic rendering on modern digital cinema cameras.

Included in this auction:

Summicron-R 50mm f/2 Lens (Serial no. 2716558).

Original Leitz Metal Lens Hood (12564).

Original Leitz UV Filter.

Original Matching Cardboard Box and plastic presentation "bubble".

Front and Rear Caps.

Condition:

Optics: Flawless. No scratches, no fungus, no haze. Glass is crystal clear.

Mechanics: Smooth focusing and snappy, oil-free aperture blades.

Cosmetics: Near-mint. Extremely well-preserved with almost no signs of use.

Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm f/2 – 3-Cam – Mint Condition – Original Box, Bubble & Hood

Available for auction is a pristine example of German engineering: The Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm f/2. This is the highly versatile 3-cam version (factory converted), making it compatible with all Leica R-mount cameras and backwards compatible with the Leicaflex series.

This lens is world-renowned for its legendary micro-contrast and sharpness. It is currently one of the most sought-after vintage lenses for professional cinematography due to its organic rendering on modern digital cinema cameras.

Included in this auction:

Summicron-R 50mm f/2 Lens (Serial no. 2716558).

Original Leitz Metal Lens Hood (12564).

Original Leitz UV Filter.

Original Matching Cardboard Box and plastic presentation "bubble".

Front and Rear Caps.

Condition:

Optics: Flawless. No scratches, no fungus, no haze. Glass is crystal clear.

Mechanics: Smooth focusing and snappy, oil-free aperture blades.

Cosmetics: Near-mint. Extremely well-preserved with almost no signs of use.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Leica R
Brand
Leitz
Model/type nr
Summicron-R 1:2/50
Physical condition
Good
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1970-1980
Sold by
DenmarkVerified
45
Objects sold
Private

Similar objects

For you in

Cameras & Optical Equipment