LEICA Leitz 50mm SUMMICRON Collapsible LTM f2 50/2 Lens w/Caps 1953 Radioactive?

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LEICA Leitz 50mm SUMMICRON Collapsible LTM f2 50/2 Lens w/Caps 1953 Radioactive? This is a very early 1953 LTM Summicron lens, serial #104750. As you can see in the images it is in very fine cosmetic condition for it’s age only showing faint signs of use, etc. Please look at all the photos above in detail. The glass front element is very clean and clear of scratches from cleaning which is common for this lens. Looking through the lens the view is clean and clear. The aperture blades are dry and move freely. Focus is smooth and the rangefinder focusing is tested on a digital Leica and accurate still. If you shine a strong light through the lens you can see faint haze on an inner element surface: this is to be expected in a lens that is almost 70 years old. It is likely caused by a deterioration in the lens coating- or from the migration of the lubricants used int he lens. You would see similar in any lens of this vintage and type if it has not been opened up and professionally cleaned. There are also some faint marks on the lens barrel.

I am fairly certain this is a lens with radioactive coating of some sort: the glass has an orange/yellow tint that indicates this. I don’t have a way to test so cannot be entirely sure. But I do know other summicron lenses in this range of serial numbers are confirmed to have those coatings.

Hard to find this rare lens in such good condition- the front lens coating are soft and easily damaged. I think you will be very happy with this lens.

Comes with original Leica metal cap in fine condition, Leitz UVa filter and a generic rear cap (new).

IIIG camera pictured is NOT included- but available in my store.

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