Summarit 1.4/5cm Summilux prototype *

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€102,000
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Product number: AI_20220121_1128_41271

Starting Price €30,000
Estimate €60,000 – 70,000

serial number : 1546060
Condition : B/A
Manufacture Year : 1957

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Summarit 1.4/5cm Summilux prototype *

extremely rare M-mount Summilux prototype (SOOIAM) in original condition, engraved 'Summarit 5cm 1:1.4', typical for these prototypes the numbers on the aperture scale are engraved bigger, the depth of field scale is engraved with '1.4', only around 20 of these lenses were made for field testing, a similar lens is illustrated in van Hasbroeck's 'Leica in Colour', page 115, included with this special lens is written expertise from Mr. Ottmar Michaely

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