Summicron 2/5cm Thorium

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Very early and sought-after Summicron from the first batch (production started with number 920001), with Thorium glass element and typical yellowish coating, meter scale, in mint condition, optics only showing a few cleaning marks on the front element, with front cap and plastic keeper. SN: 921742

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48. Leitz Photographica Auction

Jun 13, 2026 5:00 AM EDT

Vienna, Vienna, Austria

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