[Pre-owned] Leica I Model C Non-Standard — with Elmar 50mm f/3.5

Description

This is a Leica I Model C in the non-standard version, from 1930, the first Leica with interchangeable lenses; non-standard bodies left the factory with lenses individually matched to that body, marked with the last three digits of the body number. This example was later returned to the factory and converted to the standard lens mount. It comes with its matched Elmar 50mm f/3.5 and shows the wear expected of a camera of this age.

Please note

• The lens mount was converted by the factory from the original non-standard mount to the standard mount; it is not in its original as-delivered state.
• The set was originally supplied with three matched lenses; only the Elmar 50mm f/3.5 is included. The matched Elmar 35mm f/3.5 and Hektor 135mm f/4.5 are not part of this set.
• The engraved number on the Elmar matches the last three digits of the body number.

Condition Report

Specifications

Status: Pre-owned, one unit available. Every item is inspected and tested by our technician before it ships, and the photos show the actual item. Ships by express courier from one of our offices (most items ship from China or Japan), typically within 7–12 business days, with free shipping to the US. US import duties are not included in the price; see below.

Shipping and import duties — please read before ordering

Zerka Studio has offices in China, Japan and the United States, and our inventory is shared between them; most items ship from China or Japan. This item was made in Germany. When an item ships from outside the US, US Customs charges import duty based on the country where it was made. For cameras made in Germany the duty is currently about 10% of the item's value. Import duties and taxes are not included in our price and are not collected at checkout: if they apply, the courier will ask you to pay them, together with its customs clearance fee, before or at delivery. Rates are set by US Customs and may change. If you are not sure where this item will ship from, please contact us before ordering and we will confirm. If a shipment is refused because the duties were not paid, the duties, the shipping costs and a 15% restocking fee will be deducted from your refund.