Leica Elmar-M 50mm F/2.8 & matching hood - *A*
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Description
Serial number: 3980885
Made by: Leica, Germany
Condition: A (Click here for details)
Includes: Push on cap, rear lens cap and matching-hood (12550) & focus tab
Warranty: six months
Note: The front element of the lens has a minor defect, but it does not affect the quality of the images produced in any way.
This modern interpretation of the classic Elmar is a true connaisseur lens. It will produce signature and stylized images on all M Cameras
Named Elmar in Homage to the original 50mm collapsible F3.5 lens, This F2.8 is the latest version of the Classic Elmar, with an updated, improved optical design, a 70 cm minimum focusing and the curled focusing ring for a better grip.
The collapsible Elmar 50 Produces a modern sharpness and while maintaining its signature creamy and beautiful image character. Excellent for portraits, pictorials and travel. It is one of my Fav. go-to 50mm lenses.
Light weight and compact, it would make a great companion.
Technical Data
| General Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Leica M (bayonet) |
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Angle of View (diag./horiz./vert.) | 47° / 40° / 27° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.7m (2.3 ft) |
| Filter Thread | E39 (39mm) |
| Lens Hood | |
| Part Numbers | 12550 (black) / 12549 (silver) - included originally |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Weight | Approx. 170g (black anodized version) |
| Dimensions (diameter x length) | 52mm diameter / length from 21.6mm (retracted) to 37.6mm (extended) |
| Production | |
| Production Period | 1994 - 2007 (17,461 units) |
Used Equipment Condition Guide
Like any passionate photography enthusiast, we know how a well-chosen camera body or lens can serve its owner for years. In that spirit, we carefully evaluate every piece of equipment we take in before putting it back on our shelves.
Buying used is an opportunity to acquire quality gear at a reduced price, or to enrich a collection with rare pieces that are sometimes impossible to find new. Each item is inspected, tested, then graded according to the chart below, and the assigned grade is shown on its product page.
Grading Scale
| Grade | Condition |
|---|---|
| A+ | Like new, no signs of wear. |
| A | Minimal signs of wear. |
| A- | Light signs of wear. |
| B | Visible signs of wear, fully functional. |
| C | Significant signs of wear, fully functional. |
| Open box | New equipment, at most displayed in-store. |