Leica Leitz Xenon 50mm F/1. 5 Lens In LTM - Rare Lens - And
Item History & Price
For auction is a 50mm f/1.5 high-speed lens manufactured by Ernst Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany. Made only between 1935 and 1939, this particular example was from the last year. This example is known as the Three-Ring version and is in reasonably good condition. The Diaphragm and focusing mounts function smoothly, and the diaphragm is free of oil and contaminants. Overall, the optics are very good with no etching or significant scratches - there are min...or wipe marks. Most notably is the worn condition of the front ring of this lens where the filters bayonet on. Please note the stop screw for the front ring is missing. This will not affect either the lens function or the mounting of the sunshade or filters. This lens is supplied with original Leitz front and rear caps.
Today the Xenon lens is fairly rare, particularly in this condition, approximately 6, 500 were made in total during its production from 1935 through 1939.
Please note the last three pictures, the first was taken with this Xenon lens at f/4.5. The second picture was taken with a 19mm Elmarit-TL and the last with a Macro-Elmarit-R at f/8
International customers: PLEASE wait for my invoice before sending payment - I need to accurately calculate shipping charges to your location.
OK, for the legalstuff: The photographs shown are of the actual item beingsold. Winning bid to make payment in full (with Paypalonly) within 3 days of the close of auction. Please note that allsales are final and no returns will be accepted (look at it this way, if Iwanted it back, would I sell it at all?). Internationalcustomers will be responsible for any import taxes, duties or costs. Allinternational customers will be billed the actual cost of shipping, withinsurance. All orders will be shipped by USPS where possible. Anote about international deliveries - I do not make profit on shipping charges, however shipping item(s) with insurance can be expensive. No shipmentswill be made without insurance. Please ask any questions as soon aspossible to give me an opportunity to respond. Oh, please don't ask me tomisrepresent the value for duty or tax purposes.
Today the Xenon lens is fairly rare, particularly in this condition, approximately 6, 500 were made in total during its production from 1935 through 1939.
Please note the last three pictures, the first was taken with this Xenon lens at f/4.5. The second picture was taken with a 19mm Elmarit-TL and the last with a Macro-Elmarit-R at f/8
International customers: PLEASE wait for my invoice before sending payment - I need to accurately calculate shipping charges to your location.
OK, for the legalstuff: The photographs shown are of the actual item beingsold. Winning bid to make payment in full (with Paypalonly) within 3 days of the close of auction. Please note that allsales are final and no returns will be accepted (look at it this way, if Iwanted it back, would I sell it at all?). Internationalcustomers will be responsible for any import taxes, duties or costs. Allinternational customers will be billed the actual cost of shipping, withinsurance. All orders will be shipped by USPS where possible. Anote about international deliveries - I do not make profit on shipping charges, however shipping item(s) with insurance can be expensive. No shipmentswill be made without insurance. Please ask any questions as soon aspossible to give me an opportunity to respond. Oh, please don't ask me tomisrepresent the value for duty or tax purposes.
