[SOLD] *NEW* Leica R Duclos Dream Set: 19 v2 • 24 • 35 1.4 • 50 1.4 E60! • 80 1.4 • 100 apo

[Mark M]

SOLD

This Leica R Summilux set was several months in the making and about as close to New as one could possibly find. Includes extremely rare / late ROM versions of all 3 Summiluxes, including the amazing 50mm E60!

These are gorgeous late versions made near the tail end of Leica R production between 1995–1998. The optical coatings/color rendering match, mechanics/focus are cine-smooth and the image quality is phenomenal.

No expense was spared when building this set:

– Each lens was cherry-picked among 2-3 copies after close scrutiny/testing
– All recently received professional full service cinemods by Duclos Lenses
– All just returned from Steve's Camera for CLA / final tweaking for optimal cine-use
– All are in at least Near Mint condition – most could be easily mistaken for new!

19 2.8 v2 rom #369...
24 2.8 rom #383...
35 1.4 rom #372...
50 1.4 e60 rom #379...
80 1.4 rom #379...
100 2.8 apo macro #369...

All were just cinevised by Duclos:

– Declicked/Dampened
– Focus Gear Installed
– 77mm Step-Ups
– 80mm Front Caps
– Canon Leitax EF Mounts
– EF Rear Caps

Includes a New 6-lens Pelican Storm case with extra room for accessories.

$old

So confident in the quality of this set I'm including a 3 month warranty. If any issues occur during normal use (ie no drops), I'll take care of it at no cost to the buyer!

Price is firm. PM to purchase. US shipping preferred. Perfect feedback on ebay, etc. with references available. 3-Day inspection / money-back guarantee.

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PM to purchase

 

[Lakis Amarantithis]

If I did not owned these Fantastic lenses I'll buy them in a split second for several reasons:
1) Anything from Mark I bought is exactly as he said or better!
2) The price is more than fair, it's a bargain.
3) These lenses will only appreciate in value and very fast also.
4) You'll never go wrong filming with these lenses.
5) These are some of the best R' lenses Leica made.
6) I wish it was so easy for me. I had to pick one lens from Korea, another one from Germany, One from Canada, France...
7) These lenses are rare, especially with the serial numbers/condition most likely you will not find such a combination anywhere.
8) They are already cinevised by Duclos not Mr. anybody...
9) Some resolve more than the Dragon can handle (with respect to Dragon).
10) The focus through in most is better than some cine lenses!
11) More bokah than you dreamed!
I can give you more reasons if you want...

 

[Mark M]

Wow, thanks Lakis!!!

The only other reason I'll add to your list is they were just CLAd by Steve's Camera so these are tweaked out to perfection – sparkling clean glass with ultra-smooth focusing, without an ounce of play.
And they provide a 6-Month Warranty on their services, which gets passed on to the buyer!

Received several inquiries but no sale as of yet.

 

[Mark M]

Reduced...

Was: $22K
Now: $21K

A couple people have asked if I can hold these while they pull together funds.
A 20% deposit would be necessary to do so with balance due within 2 weeks.

These are now in my possession 100% ready and like new.

 

[Mark M]

Some answers to questions that are coming up:

Is the 50mm E60 (v2) Summilux you're selling much different than the common 50mm E55?
Yes, its a complete redesign. Optically sharper with more micro contrast and mechanically more cine-like with a buttery focus. The older E55 is still great, but the E60 is phenomenal and the price difference reflects that.

Can I check out your set in LA?
Potential buyers are welcome to visit my studio east of Atlanta to inspect them in person.
I'm also willing to send them to Duclos for inspection – but that will require a deposit. Duclos can also verify the quality, etc. PM me for details.

Why did you send them to Steve's Camera for CLAs? Were there problems with any of them?
No, I wanted them cine-perfect. Even 'Mint' lenses aren't necessarily great for cineuse. At about $300/lens the service isn't cheap, but worth every penny.
I built another Summilux set of this caliber a few months back, which I also sent through Steve's Camera to get them just right. Two weeks later they were hard at work on a Hollywood feature!

What are the differences between late lens #s and earlier ones? Is it important they match?
Every few years Leica updated their optical coatings and sourced newer glass in an effort to improve the rendered imagery. Some of the differences are reflected in the cost.
For instance the earlier #32... 80 Lux sell in the $2k range, whereas this #37... ROM from 15 years later go for nearly double that. While the optical difference is subtle for one tweak to the next, if you jump 10+ years the difference is more dramatic.
The goal was to build an extremely high quality Leica R set using their latest/best lenses, which took longer than anticipated as several of these are very hard to come by in impeccable condition.

And I also have a pristine 28mm v2 that can be added to this set. PM for details.

 

[Mark M]

Two pending sales but this feature ready high-end Summilux set is still available.

Nowhere else can you find a matching late 90s set with all 3 late-ROM Summilux from 1997 including the amazing 50 Lux E60 (v2).
Most Summiluxes were made in the early '80s and the difference is obvious.

All have impeccable glass and flawless mechanics (and appear almost brand new) thanks in part to recent CLAs from Steve's Camera that comes with a 120+ day warranty!

Two more questions that have come up:

How do these hold their value?
Extremely well – in fact these late/rare models are usually every-increasing in value. The 35/50/80 ROM Summiluxes regularly sell for $3–$5k each in Leica R mount. With the CLAs & Cinemods even more.

Can they be converted back to regular Leica R down the road?
Yes, relatively easily.

 

[Mark M]

The complete set has sold. Thanks for all the interest!