LEICA LEITZ SUMMICRON 50MM F2 SOOIC YELLOW LANTHAR EARLY #1040401 SM LENS +CAP zeiss was not only a piece

was not only a piece of well thought-out photographic equipment for Leica cameras

-Aspherical element design

-Matching number paperwork

-Glass is very nice and clear

-All-metal C model lens barrel

LEICA LEITZ SUMMICRON 50MM F2 SOOIC YELLOW LANTHAR EARLY #1040401 SM LENS +CAP zeiss was not only a pieceDescription Serial #1020667 Made in Wetzlar Germany in 1952 2nd year, 5th batch of Summicron lens Compact collapsible screw mount lens Black feet focus scale version with infinity focus lock This is a very early #1042084 RICH deep yellow LANTHANUM lens. The early batch lenses were made of a special rare earth material that later turned to a YELLOW hue. Some more than others. This one is very rich and has great YELLOW glass Details 7 elements 4 groups