Hello. Up for your consideration this week is a nice collapsible and very early Leica Elmar 50mm f/3.5 Black Dial standard lens in Leica Screw Mount (LTM, LSM, M39, L39) complete with the original Leica front lens cap, and the original Leica lens hood/filter adapter. Lens Serial # 181636  (Dates to 1933). The housing of this particular lens is in good condition exhibiting normal signs of use that includes some blemishing, scratching, brassing, brightlining, and loss of finish on the more vulnerable of surfaces. The lens erects and collapses with ease. The focus is smooth, the infinity lock functions as it should, and the aperture blades are dry and free from oil contamination. The optical glass is clean and free from fungi, separation, blemishing, and scratching. A penlight reveals some speckles of internal dust, some light internal hazing, and a few fine cleaning marks. None of these defects will have any affect upon the rendered image quality. The Leica lens hood/filter adapter is in good condition and is likewise fully functional.

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I am always buying, selling, and trading rare, esoteric, and difficult to find antique, vintage, and classic camera equipment. If you are thinking of selling a single piece or a vast collection be sure to get in touch. I offer competitive top dollar prices for all used equipment and will also make payment to you immediately. References can and will be furnished upon request.

Please review the photographs as they are part of the description. Payment is expected within 24 hours from the close of the auction, otherwise I reserve the right to cancel the auction with no prior written notice. Fully insured shipping via USPS Priority Mail will be $20 within the United States, $50 for Canada, and $65 for the rest of the known universe. I will only ship fully insured via Express Mail International to Italy and the Russian Federation at the cost of $75. All shipping costs are Non-Negotiable. I will not falsify Customs Forms so please do not ask. Please do not hesitate to e-mail me with any questions, and as always, good luck, and happy bidding! Bid with confidence – I personally stand behind the photographic equipment that I sell, and do my absolute best to describe the items accurately.