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

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Edwin Molenaar
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Over 30 years experience in photography and camera building.

Estimate  € 2,400 - € 2,700
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€1,175
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Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 Canada version, Leica M mount, serial 2285748, from the 1950s, in excellent condition and tested to be in working order, front cap missing and sold with one original Leica mount cap.

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Leica Summicron 35 mm f/2, legendary eight-element lens (repainted in black lacquer).
Canada Version, serial number: 2285748
(later phase) really rare!
Bought at Kanto, Japan ~
This lens is in excellent condition, a rare example of a perfect finish!
Always on display in a private collection, its rendering for black and white is always well known, an exceptional quality, which makes it a top piece for collectors.
Excellent condition, virtually no signs of wear. The lens is free of mold, scratches and haze. The lens coatings are impeccable and the lenses 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, legendary eight-element lens (repainted in black lacquer).
Canada Version, serial number: 2285748
(later phase) really rare!
Bought at Kanto, Japan ~
This lens is in excellent condition, a rare example of a perfect finish!
Always on display in a private collection, its rendering for black and white is always well known, an exceptional quality, which makes it a top piece for collectors.
Excellent condition, virtually no signs of wear. The lens is free of mold, scratches and haze. The lens coatings are impeccable and the lenses 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
FranceVerified
531
Objects sold
86.59%
Private

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