Leica Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron chrome 8‑Element ” WETZLAR” Germany rare lens Mint / LN- condition Sold with Leica IROOA Hood in box and plastic lens case / Free Shipping

Leica Leitz 35mm f/2 Summicron 8‑Element (1st Version) “WETZLAR” Germany lens Mint / LN- condition Sold with Leica IROOA Hood in box and plastic lens case

Code- SAWOO

Serial number: from approx. 145,300 to approx. 1970,000

Unit Made – 577

Finish- chrome

Focal length; 35mm

Apertures- f2 – 2,8 – 4 – 5,6- 8 – 11 – 16  –

Lens elements – 8 (in 6 groups)

Angle of view- 64

Minimum distance- 1m

Mount- fixed

Hood- IROOA

SM to M Adapt.

Weight- 150g

The Leica Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8‑Element) catalog 11308 / SAWOO is one of the most celebrated lenses in Leica’s optical history. Hand‑assembled in Germany and produced in limited numbers, the 8‑element Summicron is revered for its unmistakable rendering: luminous micro‑contrast, gentle falloff, and the signature three‑dimensional depth that defines early Leica glass.

This example is a Mint / Like New collector‑grade lens, preserved with exceptional care and paired with the iconic IROOA vented hood. A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought‑after Leica optics in LTM configuration.

Condition

Mint / Like New — a true collector’s piece

Optics pristine: no haze, fungus, scratches, or cleaning marks

Coatings rich and intact

Aperture blades clean, dry, and perfectly responsive

Focusing action smooth with ideal resistance

Barrel exceptionally clean with minimal handling signs

This is one of the finest examples of the 8‑element Summicron available.

Included

Summicron 35mm f/2, 8‑Element (11308) RARE lens

Original IROOA vented hood

Front and rear caps

LTM to M Mount Adaptor — adaptable to M‑mount or mirrorless

Highlights

Legendary 8‑element optical design

German‑made 1st Version

Classic Leica rendering with unmatched character

Compact, lightweight, and beautifully balanced

Ideal for collectors, Leica shooters, and cine adaptation

Why Collectors Want This Lens

The 8‑element 35mm Summicron lens is more than a lens, it’s a piece of Leica history. Its rendering is impossible to replicate with…