Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 35mm f/3.5 Lens +Leitz 35mm Viewfinder M39 LTM Mount
The lens is in great condition (especially for a vintage piece of equipment):Glass is clean : no haze, fungus, or separation; only minimal internal dust (normal for its age)Aperture blades are snappy and oil-freeFocus and aperture rings operate smoothly with solid clicksCosmetically very clean, with only light handling wearNo dents, cracks, or major marks; red alignment dot intact. Mount threads are clean and secure.Details:Lens:Focal Length: 35mmMaximum Aperture: f/3.5Lens Mount: M39 LTM (Leica Thread Mount) — can be adapted to Leica M or digitalMade in GermanyViewfinder:Original Leitz 35mm external viewfinderExcellent clarity, clean glassDesigned for use with Leica screw-mount camerasMounts via cold shoeThe Leitz 35mm external viewfinder and the Summaron 35mm f/3.5 lens were originally sold as separate components, not as a permanently bundled set. However, they were often purchased together by photographers using Leica screw-mount (LTM) cameras that lacked built-in 35mm framelines.
The Summaron 35mm f/3.5 was a popular lens sold independently by Leica for use on Leica III-series and early M-series cameras (especially pre-M2).
The Leitz 35mm external viewfinder (usually metal-cased and marked Wetzlar) was sold separately as an accessory.
Photographers used this external finder on older Leica bodies (e.g., IIIc, IIIf, etc.) because they only had built-in viewfinders for 50mm lenses.
Brand: Leica |
Unit Type: Unit |
Model: LEICA Summaron M 35mm f/3.5 Goggles |
MPN: Does Not Apply |
Type: Wide Angle |
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
UPC: Does not apply |
Series: LEICA Summaron M |
Compatible Brand: For Leica |
Focus Type: Manual |
Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 |
Mount: Leica M |
Focal Length: 35mm |
Exterior Material: Aluminum |