Summicron 2/50mm 11817 Transitional Version *

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Very rare transitional version of the Summicron 50mm, 6-element lens with coarse focusing knurl, in excellent condition, almost perfect optics. SN: 2269476

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Summicron 2/50mm 11817 Transitional Version *

Name: Summicron 2/50mm 11817 Transitional Version *
SKU: 232261097
Price: 3000 EUR
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48. Leitz Photographica Auction

Jun 13, 2026 5:00 AM EDT

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