Description-Serial #1665283-Made in Germany, 1959-Chrome finish. with steel rim like its big brothers the 35mm f1.4 and 35mm f2.0-Black and Red focus scale in feet and meters-Infinity focusing lock mechanism-RARE Leica LTM SM screw mount-Compact and lightweight
This is the proper screw mount LTM lens that focuses down to 1MNot a M version without the bayonet mount ring ( which they focus down to 0.7 )
These are rare example.Of near 36000 examples of the 35mm f2.8 made, only 5000+ SM LTM were madeScarce and hard to find.
Details-6 elements 4 groups-Aperture range: f3.5 – f22-64 angle of view-A36 filter mount-Cat No. SIMOO 11106
Includes-Leica original Font and rear lens caps
Cosmetics 9/10-No dings, dents or major marks-Barrel shows modest signs of use
Mechanics 9/10-Focusing is smooth-Aperture ring is crisp
Optics 8+/10-No separation or scratchesGlass is clean and clear-One very small, tiny spot that is barely noticeable, will not affect the performance of the lens
A fine and rare lens.Nice to have such a clean example with caps.Desirable early STEEL RIM front ring.A pleasure to have and enjoy!