Leica 35mm f1.4 Summilux (Type I, Goggles, Steel Rim) (Silver, 11871) - Lens

Model Details

Manual focus wide normal lens made for M-mount rangefinder cameras by Leica starting in 1960. This is the first version of the Summilux, designed for use with the M3. It comes with accessory goggles to accommodate 35mm frame lines in the viewfinder. This Type I lens uses E41 filters and the OLLUX 12522 hood. It was later changed in 1966 (Type II) to use Series VII filters and the 12504 hood. All Type I lenses have an infinity lock and the so-called Steel Rim. Metal body available in silver (11871).

  • Leitz Canada 35mm f1.4 Summilux (Type I, Goggles, Steel Rim) (7 elements, 5 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1m
  • Aperture blades: 10
  • Size: 51 x 35 mm
  • Weight: 297g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 35mm f1.4 Summilux (Type I, Goggles, Steel Rim) (Silver, 11871) - Lens Availability & Price History
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Available T126765 $10,156.00 Leica 35mm f1.4 Summilux (Type I, Goggles, Steel Rim) (Silver, 11871)