15mm f/8 Hologon

• Leica Order No. - 11003 . LLC - 135
• Production era - 1972-1976, ca.500 lenses
• Manufacturer - Carl Zeiss in Oberkochen
• Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet
• Compatibility - Cannot be used on M8 or M9 cameras.
• Number of lenses /groups - 3 /3
• F stop range - f/8 - f/16
• Closest focusing distance - 0.2 m /8 in
• Smallest object field -
• Diaphragm setting /type - Fixed, 1:8
• Angle of view diagonal - 110 degrees
• Accessories - 15mm Hologon viewfinder with built-in spirit level; neutral density filter to extend aperture to f/16 - graduated density filter, exposure factor 4X - 13002
• Materials - Anodized aluminum
• Dimensions (length x diameter) -
• Weight - 110 g /3.88 oz
• Inscription - CARL ZEISS HOLOGON 1:8/15 FOR LEICA-M 5XXXXXX
• Designers - Erhard Glatzel, Hans Schulz, Ris Ruth & Heinz-Dieter Schulz

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• On the street - €EU 7,800 - $US 10,500 in 2009
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15mm f/8 Hologon Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses.
^ Lens 2593021 is 15mm f/8 Hologon [5]

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-5735868	5736336-	15mm f/8 Hologon	1972	469+
2590501	^ 2600500	40mm f/2 Summicron-C ^	1973	[10000]
-7988846-	unknown	15mm f/8 Hologon	1974	unknown
-15640504-	-15640667-	15mm f/8 Hologon	1976	258+
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1972-1976	559+