ashwinrao1
Active member
Hi everyone, time has come to make some hard decisions and pare down my kit a bit. While I love the 2 lenses listed below, I am finding a hard time using them regularly, as my kit is already quite loaded with great lenses...soooo... Here are 2 lenses for your consideration, both legendary lenses in their own regard:
1. SALE PENDING: Leica Summicron 35 mm f/2 version IV, the Bokeh King. This lens is GERMAN built, black anodized color, and has been 6-BIT coded by Leica. It's the nicest copy of the lense that I have ever held, and hence, I purchased it. It comes with box, leather case, packaging, good, lens caps, an extra hood & hood cap (minty), and a Heliopan 39 mm UV MRC filter. Mine is in near mint condition, with "near" being used just in case (it's basically mint). THere's a slight wobble to the front element that may be normal, but I am disclosing it, and it doesn't affect IQ or lens operation at all. Cosmetically, it's pristine, and glass is perfect. Blades are free of oil or wear. Focusing action is buttery smooth. Trust me, I'd be hard pressed to ever imagine a nicer copy of this lens, and the 6-bit coding is a big bonsus. I keep asking myself, why the heck would I sell this? Well, I am using the 35 lux FLE exclusively, and this should go to a home where it will be used regularly....Price is $2650 shipped.
2. Leica Summilux 50 mm f/1.4 pre-asph, E46 (last model prior to the introduction to the aspherical model, with a telescoping hood). This lens was previously owned by Jack Flesher, who regarded it very highly. The lens is nearly mint, with a couple pin point brassing marks on the focusing and aperture rings. I'd call this lens mint minus. Focusing is smooth, aperture stops are firm, and glass is pristine. Aperture blades are free of oil and wear. Included are caps (front and rear), and UV MRC filter. This lens is not 6 bit coded. Price is $2550 shipped.
I will only do sales within the continental US (CONUS only). I accept cashiers or bank checks only, no paypal. I can aceept personal checks, but these would have to clear into my account prior to shippment.
I will ship via UPS with insurance.
I prefer prospective buyers with a good buy-sell history and positive feedback here or on another forum. pics to come in the next post, if there's interest or any nibbles.
As an aside, my internet access will be intermittent at best, until Monday afternoon, so I will get to emails by Monday afternoon at the latest. First committed buyer gets it once details are exchanged and sale is mutually confirmed.
Thanks for the interest...my loss is your gain...:thumbs:
1. SALE PENDING: Leica Summicron 35 mm f/2 version IV, the Bokeh King. This lens is GERMAN built, black anodized color, and has been 6-BIT coded by Leica. It's the nicest copy of the lense that I have ever held, and hence, I purchased it. It comes with box, leather case, packaging, good, lens caps, an extra hood & hood cap (minty), and a Heliopan 39 mm UV MRC filter. Mine is in near mint condition, with "near" being used just in case (it's basically mint). THere's a slight wobble to the front element that may be normal, but I am disclosing it, and it doesn't affect IQ or lens operation at all. Cosmetically, it's pristine, and glass is perfect. Blades are free of oil or wear. Focusing action is buttery smooth. Trust me, I'd be hard pressed to ever imagine a nicer copy of this lens, and the 6-bit coding is a big bonsus. I keep asking myself, why the heck would I sell this? Well, I am using the 35 lux FLE exclusively, and this should go to a home where it will be used regularly....Price is $2650 shipped.
2. Leica Summilux 50 mm f/1.4 pre-asph, E46 (last model prior to the introduction to the aspherical model, with a telescoping hood). This lens was previously owned by Jack Flesher, who regarded it very highly. The lens is nearly mint, with a couple pin point brassing marks on the focusing and aperture rings. I'd call this lens mint minus. Focusing is smooth, aperture stops are firm, and glass is pristine. Aperture blades are free of oil and wear. Included are caps (front and rear), and UV MRC filter. This lens is not 6 bit coded. Price is $2550 shipped.
I will only do sales within the continental US (CONUS only). I accept cashiers or bank checks only, no paypal. I can aceept personal checks, but these would have to clear into my account prior to shippment.
I will ship via UPS with insurance.
I prefer prospective buyers with a good buy-sell history and positive feedback here or on another forum. pics to come in the next post, if there's interest or any nibbles.
As an aside, my internet access will be intermittent at best, until Monday afternoon, so I will get to emails by Monday afternoon at the latest. First committed buyer gets it once details are exchanged and sale is mutually confirmed.
Thanks for the interest...my loss is your gain...:thumbs:
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