This item is at our West Anderson location.
Used Leica I Rangefinder 35mm Film Camera with 50mm f/3.5 Elmar Lens
The Leica I is the camera that started it all. First introduced in 1925 by Ernst Leitz Optische Werke in Wetzlar, Germany, the Leica I was the world's first practical 35mm still camera to achieve widespread commercial success, fundamentally changing the course of photography. This particular example dates to 1928 — a period when Leitz was refining early production and the camera was still a genuine novelty in the hands of working photographers. Compact, precise, and quietly revolutionary, the Leica I established the standard for 35mm cameras that would follow for decades. It is paired here with the iconic 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens, a four-element design developed by Max Berek that delivers remarkable sharpness and character for its era. Together, this camera and lens represent a foundational piece of photographic history that remains fully functional and deeply rewarding to shoot.
Features:
- Leica screw mount (M39 / LTM) 35mm film camera
- 50mm f/3.5 Elmar lens included
- Cloth focal-plane shutter
- All-mechanical operation — no batteries required
- Compact, all-metal body built in Wetzlar, Germany — circa 1928
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PRECISION CERTIFIED USED RATINGS
DEMO
As packaged by manufacturer complete with manufacturer's USA warranty. Never owned by a consumer but used for demonstration.*
LN
"Like New" 99% -100% of NEW. Includes original box and instructions.*
LN-
"Like New Minus" 97-99% of original condition. Extremely slight wear only seen upon very close inspection. Box and accessories usually not included. Glass perfect.*
EX+
"Excellent Plus" 90-96% of original condition. Exceptionally nice. May have slight wear on finish but visible only under close inspection. Glass very clean.*
EX
"Excellent" 80-89% of original condition. Shows slight visible wear on finish. Glass may have slight marks and/or blemishes that will not affect picture quality.*
EX-
"Excellent" 70-79% of original condition. Shows moderate wear. May have small dents and/or dings and slight finish wear. Glass may have slight marks and/or blemishes that will not affect picture quality.*
BGN
"Bargain" 60-69% of original condition. Shows more than average wear. May have dents, dings and/or brassing and finish loss. Glass may have marks and/or blemishes that should not affect picture quality.*
UG
"Ugly" Very rough looking. Multiple impressions in metal, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or haze which will affect picture quality.*
AI
"As-Is" Usually to be used for parts only. All equipment sold in As-Is category carries no warranty nor return privileges. The equipment most likely doesn't work and may have missing pieces. Defects will include, but are not limited to the problems listed on the description.
*Glass Disclaimer - Occasionally, lenses, even when brand new, will have a slight amount of dust visible within the lens elements. This is a result of the manufacturing process and will not affect image quality or resolution. As a result, some used lenses may exhibit the same consistencies.