1960 LEICA M2 VORLAUFWERK 35MM RANGEFINDER CAMERA
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1960
Camera body No. 1004981. Lens serial no. 3911961. It features a Leica M bayonet mount for interchangeable lenses and a combined viewfinder and rangefinder system with brightline frames for 35mm, 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm focal lengths.
The camera utilizes a cloth focal plane shutter offering speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second, including a Bulb mode for long exposures. The Leica Elmar-M 50mm f/2.8 lens is a compact prime lens designed specifically for Leica M mount rangefinder cameras. The lens typically consists of 4 elements arranged in 4 groups, ensuring optical clarity and minimal distortion.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- Metal
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- 35mm
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable. Attribution and measurements are the auction house’s statements about the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Listing object ID
- 190714542
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.