LEICA LEITZ 35MM F1.4 SUMMILUX M STEEL RIM LENS 1st VERSION 11870 M3 +EYES MINT! nikon -Lens Serial # 3893551

-Lens Serial # 3893551

-Released in 1998

-This is known as the black paint 1st version 8-element lens but it is black chrome in actuality

Desirable and coming from an incredible collection

-Later style lens barrel with the rubber focusing ring

LEICA LEITZ 35MM F1.4 SUMMILUX M STEEL RIM LENS 1st VERSION 11870 M3 +EYES MINT! nikon -Lens Serial # 3893551Description Serial #1777319 Chrome finish Made in Midland, Canada in 1960 Third batch, first manufacturing year Another famous and beloved Walter Mandler design 1st version 35mm Summilux lens This version was created for use with the M3 but can be used on all other M cameras Dual scale black and red feet and meter focusing scale with infinity focusing tab lock This is THE famous and coveted 35mm f1. 4 STEEL RIM lens to be used with the OLLUX shade