For Sale LEICA 50mm f/1.2 Noctilux Lens

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Karl K

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For sale is a very early example of the Leica 50mm f/1.2 Noctilux Double Aspherical, made in Wetzlar in the very first production run of 1968.
No dust, no cleaning marks, no fog, no fungus, no oil on aperture blades.
Focus and f/stop rings operate perfectly.
Lens shade is original.
Original box.
$44000 net. Buyer is responsible for shipping, insurance, fees, and duties.
 

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I don't think she knows how to cook. She is blond and good looking. Unfortunately she is in her 30's and rather head strong. Not sure how she would react to a trade.
 
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Karl K

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This lens has been CLA'd by DAG.
 
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I want to use that lens to shoot stereo photographs, so I will need two please.
 
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Karl K

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I have had an inquiry regarding parts and service for this lens.
Leica, both in the US and in Wetzlar, have informed me that they no longer offer any serice or parts for this lens.
Subsequently, DAG gave this lens a complete CLA and it now performs flawlessly.
 
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Karl K

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The original Noctilux 50mm f/1.2 Double Aspherical, circa1968, made in Wetzlar, is still available.
$44000 + shipping and insurance in CONUS.
Shipping and insured internationally at cost.
AFAIK, DHL is the only international carrier that will insure this lens for $44000.
 
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Karl K

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Local inspection and delivery in the NYC/NJ metro area can be arranged.
 
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Karl K

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Fascinating lens. Is the black ring in the back (mount side) over the rearmost element bent?

This lens has been CLA'd by DAG and the rear black ring has been successfully repaired.
 
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Karl K

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$44,000 USD. Must be a rarity. Need to call Christie's or some other high-end joint.

Yes, it is quite rare.
Here's another one for sale at $64995.
 

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Heck yeah!
 
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