21st May, 2024 12:00

Fine Photographica

 
Lot 120
 

A Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar f/1.4 50mm Lens

Leica 39mm mount, black, serial no. 2253931, body, G, elements, VG, some very light cleaning marks

Notes: This lens is the first off the production line of only 40 made, a batch of 20 in 1938 and another batch of 20 in 1940. Serial numbers for the first batch in 1938 produced start at 2253931 - 2253950. This lens is the first with the number 2253931.

Sold for £13,750

Result including buyers premium


 

Leica 39mm mount, black, serial no. 2253931, body, G, elements, VG, some very light cleaning marks

Notes: This lens is the first off the production line of only 40 made, a batch of 20 in 1938 and another batch of 20 in 1940. Serial numbers for the first batch in 1938 produced start at 2253931 - 2253950. This lens is the first with the number 2253931.

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