Leitz Canada Summicron 1:2/35mm [#2285748] Camera lens

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Leica Canada Summicron 1:2/35mm for Leica M, serial number 2285748, dating to 1950–1960, in excellent condition and tested in working order; front cap missing, supplied with one original Leica lens cap.

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Leica Summicron 35 mm f/2, named legendary eight-element design (repainted in black lacquer).
Canada version, serial number: 2285748
(later phase) really rare!
Bought in Kanto, Japan ~
This lens is in excellent condition, a rare example of a flawless finish!
Always on display in a private collection, its rendering for black and white is always very well known, an exceptional quality, which makes it a top piece for collectors.
Excellent condition, virtually no signs of use. The lens is free from fungus, scratches and haze. The lens coatings are impeccable and the optics are of exceptional clarity and cleanliness.
However, the front cap is missing.
Sold with a single original Leica mount cap.

Leica Summicron 35 mm f/2, named legendary eight-element design (repainted in black lacquer).
Canada version, serial number: 2285748
(later phase) really rare!
Bought in Kanto, Japan ~
This lens is in excellent condition, a rare example of a flawless finish!
Always on display in a private collection, its rendering for black and white is always very well known, an exceptional quality, which makes it a top piece for collectors.
Excellent condition, virtually no signs of use. The lens is free from fungus, scratches and haze. The lens coatings are impeccable and the optics are of exceptional clarity and cleanliness.
However, the front cap is missing.
Sold with a single original Leica mount cap.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Lens mount type
Leica M
Brand
Leitz
Model/type nr
Canada Summicron 1:2/35mm [#2285748]
Physical condition
Mint
Functional condition
Tested and working
Estimated period
1950-1960
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Objects sold
88.12%
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