15mm f/8 Hologon

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  • Leica Order No. - 11 003 LLC - 135
  • Production era - 1972-1976, ca.500 lenses
  • Manufacturer - Carl Zeiss
  • 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
  • Closest focusing distance - 0.2 m /0.66 ft
  • Smallest object field -
  • Diaphragm setting /type - Fixed, 1:8
  • Angle of view diagonal - 110 degrees
  • Filter type -
  • Accessories - 15mm Hologon viewfinder with built-in spirit level; neutral density filter to extend aperture to f/16
  • 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

Comment

  • On the street - EU 7,800 - $10,500 in 2009
  • Forum discussion

15mm f/8 Hologon Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses.
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
-5736035 5736336- 15mm f/8 Hologon 1972 302+
-7988846- unknown 15mm f/8 Hologon 1974 unknown
-15640504- -15640667- 15mm f/8 Hologon 1976 258+
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1972-1976 559+