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82147 Carl Zeiss f. Leica M Hologon %u20ac5.000*8/15 mm 11003 no. 5736089, 1975, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 10.000 %u2013 12.000The famous Carl Zeiss Hologon 8/15 mm for Leica M, in near-mint condition with very good optics, together with the dedicated 15 mm finder,%u00a0center filter (chrome version originally delivered with the Hologon Ultrawide camera, with plastic cap), both caps, German brochure, import document and the extremely rare original maker%u2019s box with matching serial number. Oskar Barnack himself moved from Carl Zeiss to Leitz Wetzlar in 1911, where he began the Leica story. Two decades later, in 1932, Zeiss introduced the Contax camera, entering the 35 mm market as a direct competitor to Leica. Despite this rivalry, the relationship between the two companies remained respectful, with a few remarkable instances of cooperation. The Hologon was first introduced by Zeiss as a fixed lens on a modified Contarex camera: the Zeiss Ikon Hologon Ultrawide. From 1972 onwards, it was also produced in Leica M mount and listed in the Leitz catalogue as the %u2018Carl Zeiss Hologon for Leica M%u2019 until 1975. The Hologon provides a dramatic 110%u00b0 angle of coverage with virtually no distortion. Its slight vignetting was compensated by a special center filter, while a large bright-line finder completed the outfit. Produced only in very small numbers, the Hologon M set has always been one of the rarest Leica-compatible ultra-wide-angle lenses. Complete examples with all accessories and original boxare exceedingly difficult to find today, especially in such outstanding condition. Very few lenses were exported to the US like this one.148 Super-Angulon %u20ac5.0004/2.1 cm prototypeno.000005, 1959, condition A/B %u20ac 10.000 %u2013 12.000Very interesting and extremely rare prototype of the later 4/21 mm Super-Angulon, wearing the special number %u2018000005%u2019, in nearmint condition, note the straight barrels, the different infinity lock lever, unique design quite different to the Summaron/Summicron 35 mm type, light Aluminium construction, note the unusual front ring with%u00a0%u20182.1 cm%u2019 and %u2018Ernst Leitz GmbH%u2019 engraved, the inner barrel is engraved with no. 5888851, this lens was issued in 1959 by Schneider-Kreuznach, with matching plastic keeper.149 Elmarit 2.8/28 mm %u20ac3.00011801 9-elementno. 2197459, 1966, condition A/B %u20ac 6.000 %u2013 7.000Rare first type Elmarit 28 mm with 9-element lens made in Canada, in beautiful, almost mint condition, with black painted infinity lock, good optics, with both caps,%u00a0hood 12501 and matching maker%u2019s box.150 Summicron-M 2/28 mm %u20ac3.00011725 matt black paintno. 4792047, 2022, condition A %u20ac 6.000 %u2013 7.000Rare special edition Leica Summicron-M 2/28 mm ASPH. (11725)in the distinctive matte black paint finish, produced in a limited series of only 450 pieces worldwide. It features%u00a0a special scratchresistant finish, an integrated lens hood, and characteristic light-green engravings. The offered example is in mint, unused condition, complete with maker%u2019s box, papers and accessories.151 Stemar Midland %u20ac2.000*3.3/3.5 cm outfitno.1124339, 1954, condition A%u2013 %u20ac 4.000 %u2013 5.000Very rare interesting Canadian made Stemar, originally with M39 screw-mount, here with unusual M-adapter (engraved with %u20185242%u2019) secured by a side screw, a similar lens no.1124393 is pictured in James L. Lager %u2018Leica, an Illustrated History%u2019 vol.III on p.288, in mint condition, optics showing a light haze and light cleaning marks, note the slightly different coating between the two optics, with both front and rear caps, OIMPO prism no.1377 (rear cap), OIDYO viewfinder, OIGEO lens hood %u2018Midland%u2019 engraved and OIBUO outfit case.152 Snapshot Summaron %u20ac12.000*2.8/35 mm prototype no.0000249, c.1958, condition A/B %u20ac 24.000 %u2013 26.000A very remarkable prototype Summaron 2.8/35 mm from a small batch of experimental lenses made in 1958. The focusing ring is equipped with click stops at 1.5 m and 3 m for snapshot-style shooting %u2014 a feature not present on any production Leica M lenses. The barrel also shows an unusual chrome plating. The lens is preserved in near-mint condition, with very good optics. Included with this lens is a written expertise from Mr. Ottmar Michaely from 2006. A highly unusual prototype illustrating an experimental approach to rapid focusing for snapshot photography.153 Summicron 2/35 mm %u20ac8008-element chrome M3no.1780245, 1961, condition A/B %u20ac 1.600 %u2013 1.800Beautiful sought-after 8-element Summicron chrome with goggles to use on an M3, in near-mint condition,%u00a0optics only showing a light haze, with%u00a0front cap and leather case.Leica M Lenses