Leica II (model D)

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1935 Leica II, with it's original Leitz Elmar (I) f= 5 cm 1:3.5 lens finished in nickel chrome = ABOOT

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  • Code names - LYKUP = LYKAN + ELMAR, LYHEK = LYKAN + HEKTO; After 1934: ABOOT = AIROO + ELMAR per Farines List; also LYKAN = LYNOL in 1933 NY catalog
  • Production era - 1932-1948; 36,936 in black; 15,573 in chrome; 4 gold plated cameras
  • Evolution - first Leica camera to have an inbuilt rangefinder and extendable rewind knob
  • Body - aluminum with black lacquered, chrome or nickel plated brass top plate, base plate and knobs
  • Size L x H x W - 133 x 67 x 33 mm / 5.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in
  • Body weight - 406 g / 14.3 oz.
  • Designer - Oskar Barnack

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