This originally came paired with my Minolta CLE (Compact Leica - Electronic) 35 mm rangefinder camera that was developed with Leica. This was the second model after the famed CL (Leica's smallest 35mm body) and ended their relationship as it was more advanced and outselling Leica. If you've had a chance to shoot on this camera it's a real treat. I carry mine every day.

This lens was jointly developed between the two companies based on the Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M design which is highly regarded and sells for thousands. It is an absolute bargain for a Leica lens if you can find one in great condition.

Paired is the original hood (not a cheap after market knock-off) that securely attaches to the bayonet, the original rear cap, and lens cover. The over all condition is immaculate for a lens 45 years old with only a little brassing on the bayonet and hood. Numbers and letters are still bright and look new. The glass and coatings are still flawless. The aperture blades are completely free of any oiling with the ring clicking firmly between stops. The focus ring still feels stiff.

The lower serial number lenses like this one have higher tolerances, leading to less aberration and sharper images. I have shot this on a number of different camera bodies, including my Canon R5 with an adapter for video work. It is an absolute joy to shoot.

If you've looked at other lenses you know that many of these made suffer from Schneideritis (white polka dot spots in the black paint on the interior of the lens). This lens exhibits no signs of this condition which makes it an absolute rarity, especially with it's earlier make. 

The optics are fantastic. See photos for the condition. I used a strong LED light in a few of them to show exactly how clean the internals are. If you are looking to buy this lens, ask the buyer to make the same demonstration. This is an example in rare condition.

There are no marks.

There are no scratches.

There are no big bits of dust.

There is no fungus.

There is no Schneideritis.

There is no basalm seperation.

There is no multi-coating failure.

There is no oil on the aperture blades.

Under very harsh direct light which would translate to shooting into a bright light source or the sun, you can see a very faint haze. It is even and looks similar to what you would find in other vintage lenses in great condition. The 5th image is the one you can see it the best. It has no effect to contrast, focus, or image quality. I have only ever replicated a little ghosting with strong lights pointed into the lens and backlit subjects. The two photos of my camera were shot on a Canon R5 with a modern 28mm f/2.8 Zeiss Biogon ZM and the Minolta 28mm f2.8 M-Rokkor. 

Contrast is nearly identical between the two lenses which are 40 years apart.

Feel free to ask any questions. This is a harder to find lens in very rare condition and a bargain compared to its Leica branded twin.

Thanks for reading and happy hunting!