Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 Eight Element Black Paint - *A+*
V8LC
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In accordance with Québec’s Bill 29, Camtec Photo does not guarantee the availability of replacement parts, repair services, or information necessary to maintain or repair goods, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
Description
Serial number: 640/998
Made by: Light Lens Lab
Condition: A+ (Click here for details)
Accessories: Complete box and lens hood
Warranty: 3 months
The Light Lens Lab 35mm f/2 "8 Element" (V8LC) is a high-end, hand-assembled brass replica of the classic first-generation Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron V1 lens from 1958. It features an 8-element, 6-group double-Gauss optical design, an E39 filter thread, a 0.7m minimum focus distance with rangefinder coupling, and a dense full-brass body.
Technical Data
| Materials | Lens body made from solid brass, stainless steel or titanium (depending on finish). Elements made in-house, infused with lanthanide and lead. |
| Focal Length | 35mm |
| Coverage | 135 Full Frame (24x36mm) |
| Optics | Double-Gauss Design, eight elements in six groups |
| Minimal Focus Distance | 0.7 meters with rangefinder coupling |
| Diaphragm | Even half-stop aperture, manual control from f/2 to f/16 |
| Lens Mount | Leica M mount, Leica Thread Mount (LTM-M adapter included) |
| Filter Thread | E39 |
| Lens Hood | Clip-on A42 lens hood, IROOA |
| Dimensions and Weight | Length: 35.5 to 36mm. Diameter: 51mm. Weight: 206g to 261g (depending on finish) |
| Includes | Box, instructions, metal front lens cap, metal rear M-mount lens cap, lens case |
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. |