RARE Leica 80mm f1.4 Summilux-R lens (80/1.4 3-cam) E67, fits Sony/Canon/Olympus
You are bidding on an outstanding example of the critically acclaimed Leica 80mm f1.4 Summilux-R lens. Originally designed for Leica R mount film cameras, it can, with an appropriate mount adapter, be used with a wide range of modern dSLRs, including those by Canon, Panasonic and Olympus and, of course, Leica themselves. The Leica name is synonymous with precision engineering and a commitment to high image quality, and the 80mm f1.4 Summilux R is the absolute embodiment of these values, a lens that shares all the characteristics of the very best Leica glass.
Designed in 1980, the Leica 80mm f1.4 Summilux is straight out of Dr Mandler’s fabled Double-Gaussian stable, effortlessly pictorial, highly adept in a wide range of shooting conditions, including low light reportage and classical reportage. Lab metrics report that it’s very sharp at f2.8 and even better at f4 or f5.6. But the metrics only tell half the story. Leica expert Thorsten Overgarrd tells the other half:
Designed in 1980, the Leica 80mm f1.4 Summilux is straight out of Dr Mandler’s fabled Double-Gaussian stable, effortlessly pictorial, highly adept in a wide range of shooting conditions, including low light reportage and classical reportage. Lab metrics report that it’s very sharp at f2.8 and even better at f4 or f5.6. But the metrics only tell half the story. Leica expert Thorsten Overgarrd tells the other half:
"By far my favorite lens of all. Because it's beautiful, a piece of diamond to hold and because it creates dreamlike - sometimes almost religious - images that allow me to focus the viewers attention towards the center of interest. "
Think: intimate, soulful portraits; creamy bokeh; painterly iconography that can make the viewer yearn and sigh with its intimate, crystalline clarity. It’s here this lens excels, and why it continues to be prized amongst still photographers and new-gen cinematographers looking for a more naturalistic tone for their work alike.
As you can see from the photographs taken earlier, the lens up for auction today is in beautiful condition exhibiting only slight signs of use. Cosmetically, there are no significant dings or dents to report; the glass is mint and free of scratches, dirt, dust or fungus. Aperture and focusing rings are smooth; aperture blades are snappy and free of oil; retractable lenshood works fine; and the mount is clean and bright. The lens comes with front/rear caps.
If you are at all familiar with Leica R lenses, you will know that the 80mm f1.4 Summilux is one of the rarest, most highly sought after lenses in the entire line-up, especially amongst cinematographers. So, if you think your photography could benefit from this classic, ultra-fast standard lens, don't for a moment even think about letting today's rare opportunity to own one pass you by.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!
Think: intimate, soulful portraits; creamy bokeh; painterly iconography that can make the viewer yearn and sigh with its intimate, crystalline clarity. It’s here this lens excels, and why it continues to be prized amongst still photographers and new-gen cinematographers looking for a more naturalistic tone for their work alike.
As you can see from the photographs taken earlier, the lens up for auction today is in beautiful condition exhibiting only slight signs of use. Cosmetically, there are no significant dings or dents to report; the glass is mint and free of scratches, dirt, dust or fungus. Aperture and focusing rings are smooth; aperture blades are snappy and free of oil; retractable lenshood works fine; and the mount is clean and bright. The lens comes with front/rear caps.
If you are at all familiar with Leica R lenses, you will know that the 80mm f1.4 Summilux is one of the rarest, most highly sought after lenses in the entire line-up, especially amongst cinematographers. So, if you think your photography could benefit from this classic, ultra-fast standard lens, don't for a moment even think about letting today's rare opportunity to own one pass you by.
Any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy bidding!
