Leica Leitz Wetzlar Summicron R 50mm F/2 Three Cam Fast Prime Lens with Original Lens Hood, Lens Caps, Polarizing Filter, and Case
Here we have a beautiful Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm F/2 fast prime lens with original Leitz lens hood, lens case, Leitz polarizing filter, and Leitz lens cap. This is the three cam version, which will work on every Leica SLR ever made.
It is in excellent condition and is fully functional.
The glass elements are pristine and free of scratches, balsam separation, haze, and fungus. The aperture blades are free of oil and actuate beautifully. The focus ring spins wonderfully with perfectly damped resistance, and the aperture ring clicks into its detents with mechanical precision. The filter threads and lens mount are in unmarred condition.
The included polarizing filter, bubble lens case, lens cap and lens hood are original Leitz equipment and are in similarly great condition.
The Leitz Summicron-R 50mm F/2 is widely considered to be one of the best standard lenses ever made. It offers exceptional sharpness at all apertures, even wide open, while also allowing us to make incredible bokeh and subject isolation when shot wide open toward close subjects. The lens produces exceptional micro-contrast, further bolstering the stellar look of images it makes. Leitz' optical coatings do well to completely eliminate chromatic aberration and other optical anomalies.
Simply put, this is one of the best 50mm lenses ever made.
This is the three cam version of the famous Summicron-R, which means it will naturally mount to all Leica R mount cameras (Leica SLRs) and work perfectly as intended. These cameras include the original Leicaflex, the Leicaflex SL, the Leicaflex SL2, and the electronic Leica R series including the R8 and R9.
This lens can also be used easily on modern digital cameras, including mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm, Sony (such as the a7 and a9), and on Leica's own mirrorless cameras. This is achieved by way of simple adapters.
If you're unsure if this lens will fit your camera, just ask and I'll be happy to help.
The lens will be carefully packaged and shipped immediately.