Leica  Summicron-R 90mm F/2.0 MF 3 Cam Lens E55 (late model)

“Near MINT/Pristine Optcis”

Serial #3118436 - Made in Canada (Production Year 1981 )   

 

I’m offering you one of the most sought after PORTRAIT/TELEPHOTO  Lens at a very reasonable "Buy-It-Now" price. From time to time, you find yourself paying more than what you have anticipated at the last moment hassle in auction bidding, resulting a great regret after all.   Here you will know exactly how much you pay for this item.

PRODUCT FEATURE

This is a 3 Cam R mount Lens, which should fully work on Leicaflex, Leicaflex SL, Leicaflex SL2, Leica R 3 to R 7 and R8/R9 without ROM functions, “Automatic Exposure Control”.

With a proper adapter, this lens may work on your DSLR camera, such as Canon EOS, Nikon, Leica Digilux-3/Olympus/Panasonic 4/3 and Micro 4/3 system) , Sony, Pentax etc.

But, we make no guarantees about usability of this lens on any system other than Leica R Series Cameras. Please do your own research if you plan to use this lens on non-Leica system with an adapter before you commit to buy.  An improper adapter may cause extensive damage to the lens

WARNING:  If you plan to use this lens on your DSLR camera, your extra caution is required.  Hold the lens barrel, not FOCUSING RING while you try to attach it to an adapter or to your camera mount, otherwise, the FOCUSING RING might be snapped off, resulting in damage, which will cost you about $350.00 to have it repaired.  Please note that the buyer is responsible for the damage repair if this happens. The Focusing ring is clearly described as being in working condition when the lens is listed.

         THE LENS COMES WITH:

   Leica Front Lens Cap 14144 70mm

   Leica Rear Lens Cap 14162

                                                                                                                                                           Leica Maker Box 11219                                                                                                                                                                         

        OVERALL CONDITION

OPTICS:  The following internal element examinations are made by holding the lens to a lamp with a high power halogen bulb.   When you inspect the lens optics, please use a bright light source, like Halogen or High Intense Light source,  NOT a flashlight because scratches/marks on the flashlight glass reflect through the lens elements you are inspecting.

             Front Lens Glass:   * Beautiful coating.  No signs of scratches or cleaning marks. 

            Rear Lens Glass:   * Beautiful coating.  No signs of scratches or cleaning marks. 

            Internal Elements:   * No signs of fungus, fog, haze, separation are detected on the perimeter of the lens.  

            Internal  Microscopic Dust/Fiber Level:   1

           Internal  Microscopic Specks (Black particle):    0

COSMETIC:   Near MINT

MECHANICAL: 

           Focusing Movement:  Smooth  and consistent        

           Aperture Control:   Stops down properly.  Snappy.   No play.  

           Aperture Blades:  Free from oil

           Built-In Hood Movement:  Smooth   

 

                                                                                                                                        GRADING CHART

Internal Microscopic Dust/Fiber Level:   *Some brand new lenses may occasionally have a slight amount of micro dust visible inside the lens elements. This is a result of the manufacturing process and will not affect image quality or resolution.  As a result, previously owned lenses like this one will generally exhibit the same consistence

                  0 -    Hardly Visible

                  1 -    Extremely Minimal amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics.

                   2 -   Minimal  amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics

                   3 -   Slight amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics

                    4 -  Moderate amount being visible, that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics

 

Internal Microscopic Specks (black particles): Note: Larger specks than pint point specks may affect image quality.  Speck level described above will not affect any image quality.

1       -  No speck

                    2 -     One or two pin point specks being visible,  that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics.                  

                    3  -     A few pin point specks being visible,  that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics.

                    4 -   Several pin point specks being visible,  that is absolutely insignificant on a perfect rendition of the optics.

 

Cosmetic Condition:  

      Mint * Very little or no visible signs of use and wear.

      Near Mint * Extremely minor and insignificant signs of use and wear that’s only visible under careful inspection

      Excellent++ * Only a few minor sings of use and wear,  such as abrasions, blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, dent, etc.

      Excellent+  * Some minor signs of use and wear, such as  abrasions, blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, dent, etc.  

      Excellent *  Some light  signs of use and wear, such as  abrasions,  blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, dent,

Moderate *  Some modest signs of use and wear, such as abrasions, blemishes, scuffs, paint chips, scratches, or dent.

This is a pre-owned or vintage lens, so if you are looking for a lens free from any flaws, optically, cosmetically and mechanically,  please consider that this item may not be for you. Also, we cannot provide the history of use, storage, handling or repair for this item.  Since the item is not available for your physical inspection, you are encouraged to read its detail description and to examine photo images taken from different angles so that you can determine if this is what you are looking for. Photo images are neither modified nor corrected by any means.

PRICE is determined based on the CONDITIONS above accordingly

 

PAYMENT Payment by Pay Pal or by a major credit card must be received within 5 days of close of sale.   SHIPPING WITHIN U.S. USPS First Class Package or USPS Priority Mail with Signature Requirement -  Free USPS Express Mail – Additional shipping fee applies. If you prefer shipping to FedEx  instead,   please contact seller before you send your payment as additional shipping fee may be required.   INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING USPS International First Class Registered Mail  * Insured by USPS up to $46.00. This shipping service will take a longer deliver period but it is one of the most secured and safest shipping service. The declared value of the item is limited to under $400.00. USPS International Priority Mail  with insurance up to $50.00 offered by USPS. USPS International Priority Mail Express with Insurance  up to $100.00 offered by USPS.  NOTE:  Tracking for any international package will not be traceable once the package leaves International Shipping Center in New York for your country.  Therefore, Priority Mail or Priority Mail Express is not guaranteed and is at the buyer’s risk.   International FedEx shipping is also available upon request at an additional cost.  (Usually more expensive than USPS and may cause import tax upon delivery). ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS   Please understand that shipping delays due to packages which may be held by custom service in your country are beyond our control.   -Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer responsibility.  Please check with the customs office in your country to find out if there are any fees for a item(s) you intend to buy from us. RETURN POLICY Our eBay Store, ”leicagreatbuy”,  and “Encore  Camera Gear L.L.C.” has been in business since 2003, particularly specializing in Quality Pre-Owned Leica Lenses and has been receiving highest reputation and positive feedback from many domestic and international photographers, amateur or professional, and video/cinematographer, for our excellent products and services. You can also view other items at “leicagreatbuy.com”. We are happy to accept return if you are not happy with your purchase , but 10% of restocking fee may apply. Please contact us and let us know your issues before you jump into sending a claim to eBay Resolution Center for your return with the reason that the item is SIGNIFICANTLY different from what is described. Whatever you may find is extremely minor since we have described an item in detail and in an honesty way. Of course, we  acknowledge that there may be minor oversight in our side.  It is our policy and pride to offer every buyer such detail descriptions from every aspect so that you can be confident with the item you commit to buy.   If an import tax is imposed on your return, the amount of tax will be deducted from your refund. We have tried our best to describe an item as accurately as possible, but we might have missed something that is important to you.  We highly recommend you to ask any questions before you commit to purchase. We are committed to offer you high quality products at a very reasonable price. Your understanding and acceptance of this “RETURN POLICY” is greatly appreciated. If you disagree to this policy, please do not continue your purchase to avoid unnecessary financial responsibility and time which may be imposed to you.  Thank you for your interest and best wish for your search!