Canon f. Leica M39 1.4/35mm prototype *

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Product number: AI_20220121_1128_41272
Starting Price €15,000
Estimate €30,000 – 36,000
serial number : 10005
Condition : A-
Manufacture Year : c.1957
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Canon f. Leica M39 1.4/35mm prototype *

Released in August 1958, the Canon 1.5/35mm was the fastest 35mm lens available at the time. Today we have the pleasure to offer an original prototype 1.4/35mm Canon lens in Leica M39 mount. The lens is engraved in a different style than the later f.1.5 production version, also the infinity lock resembles the later lock from the 1.2/50mm. It is in exceptional, beautiful condition, with very good optics. It is a rare opportunity to purchase an original Canon prototype lens - most examples were destroyed after the serial production commenced. This is also the only known example of Canon 1.4/35mm known to exist - most probably also the only made.

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