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104197 Apo-Telyt-R 2.8/280 mm %u20ac1.000*11245 no. 3280904, 1983, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 2.000 %u2013 2.400Quite rare fast tele lens, only 2,700 units produced, from the first batch (starting with no. 3280401), in mint cosmetic condition, optics showing some haze and cleaning marks, together with front cap, NDx1 E112 filter, Apo-Extender-R 1.4 %u00d7 no. 3428042 (both caps), instructions, strap and%u00a0aluminium case.198 Leica Apo-Telyt-R %u20ac7.0002.8/400 mm prototypeno. 3445909, 1987, condition B/C %u20ac 14.000 %u2013 16.000Extremely rare prototype APO-Telyt-R 1:2.8/400 mm, produced in the late 1980s and subjected to extensive field testing in connection with the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games. Following this testing phase and further optical and mechanical refinement, the final production version of the 11260 lens was officially announced only in April 1992. Compared with the later series-production lens, this prototype has noticeably larger and heavier dimensions, reflecting its original development stage prior to the significant reduction in size and weight. The lens already incorporates the impressive characteristics that would later define the production model, including apochromatic correction, internal focusing, flat field performance and neutral colour rendition. The optical construction corresponds to the early 11260 formula. Finished in the characteristic light grey, heat-reflecting paint, the prototype was conceived for demanding professional sports and wildlife applications and was never offered for public sale, remaining strictly within Leica%u2019s internal testing programme. The offered example shows wear from years of professional use and testing, yet remains fully functional, with optics in remarkably good condition. The lens is offered complete with its original palm grip, matching lens hood, and large carrying case.%u00a0An exceptionally rare and historically important Leica prototype, documenting a decisive stage in the development of Leica%u2019s fast super-telephoto optics.199 Telyt-S 6.3/800 mm %u20ac2.000*no. 2500823, 1971, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 4.000 %u2013 4.500Very rare, the longest telephoto lens for the Leica R system, issued for the 1972 Olympic games and available to special order only, in%u00a0mint condition, clean optics, with all caps, front tripod collar, hood, and Leicaflex SL black no.1372047 (cond. B/A), German montage instructions, with%u00a0original aluminium case (keys), only 119 lenses produced (incl. 10 prototypes).200 Vario-Elmarit-R 11275 %u20ac3.000*2.8/35-70 mm ASPH. ROM no. 3839098, 1998, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 6.000 %u2013 7.000Very rare ROM zoom for Leica R, in mint condition, very good optics, together with both caps, leather keeper, instructions and original maker%u2019s box %u2014 only 600 of these high-standard zoom lenses have been produced!