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Summilux 1.4/50 mm Summicron 2/35 mm

chrome prototype black paint

M3 First Version
An interesting prototype Summilux 50 mm with a serial
number from the prototype Summarit 1.4/50 mm range, but
already engraved with the Summilux name. The lens shows One of the rarest black paint Leica M lenses! An 8-element
some rare and unique features, like the special aperture ring M3 Summicron with black painted aluminium barrel and brass
with engravings similar to prototype Summarit 1.4/50 mm mount. Only a few examples of this rare version are known to
lenses, ‘1.4’ engraving on the depth-of-field scale or the exist, this is the second one we’ve seen in 20 years! The lens
focusing mount finished partially in aluminium. The offered is in excellent cosmetic condition, with very good optics; a
Summilux is in beautiful, near-mint condition, with excellent matching, very rare black paint aluminium front cap is
optics, included with the lens is written expertise from Mr. included. It is a rare opportunity to find a matching 35 mm
Ottmar Michaely, it is one of the most interesting prototype Summicron for the early black paint M3 cameras with serial
lenses we’ve seen! numbers 959XXX!

Start price € 30.000 Start price € 40.000
est. € 60.000 – 70.000 est. € 80.000 – 100.000
Serial no. 1546019 Serial no. 1631613
Year of production: 1959 Year of production: 1959