Vintage Canon 100mm f/3.5 LTM Lens - Inspected in Japan ✔ Very clean exterior for its age ✔ Smooth focusing helicoid ✔ Aperture blades operate properly ✔ Lens hood, front cap and two cases included ⚠ Important: Extensive internal optical marks - please read below ✔ Fast shipping and secure packaging
● Appearance Condition
80% Excellent - Exterior Condition

The lens is in exceptionally clean cosmetic condition for its age.

The black and silver lens barrel has been well preserved, with a very attractive overall appearance.

There may be minor signs of previous use consistent with the age of this vintage lens.

The Excellent rating refers to the exterior appearance. The optical condition is described separately below.

Please check all photographs carefully for details.

100% Brand New New in box, never sold before.
95% Top Mint A pre-owned item with almost no signs of use.
90% Mint Almost no signs of use.
85% Near Mint Very clean with minimal signs of use.
80% Excellent ◀ Very clean exterior with minor signs of use. Please note the significant internal optical issue described below.
75% Excellent- Good condition with visible signs of use.
70% Very Good Good working condition with normal wear.
65% Very Good- Works properly with cosmetic wear.
60% AS-IS Significant condition issues or heavy wear.
● Optical Condition - Important

⚠ Significant internal optical marks are present. Please review the close-up photographs before purchasing.

Front Element
No comparable marks were reported on the front element.
Internal Element
Extensive whitish, web-like and branching marks are visible on an internal optical element.
Rear Element
No comparable marks were reported on the rear element.
Possible Cause
Fungus, haze, coating deterioration or another form of optical degradation. Exact cause not determined.
Image Quality
The internal marks may affect contrast, flare and overall image quality.

There are extensive whitish, web-like and branching marks visible on an internal lens element, particularly when illuminated with a strong light.

These marks are also visible during visual inspection. They appear to be concentrated on an internal element rather than the front or rear outer elements.

The marks may be caused by fungus, haze, coating deterioration, or another form of optical degradation. The exact cause has not been determined.

The marks are clearly shown in the close-up photographs and may affect image quality, including reduced contrast or increased flare.

Please purchase with a full understanding of this optical condition.

No image-quality performance guarantee is made regarding the internal optical marks.

● Functional Condition
Focus Ring
The focusing helicoid operates smoothly.
Aperture Blades
The aperture blades operate properly.
Optical Performance
Not confirmed by sample photographs. The internal optical marks may affect image quality.

The focusing and aperture mechanisms have been checked and operate properly.

Please note that normal mechanical operation does not mean the internal optics are free from defects.

● Lens Specifications
Brand
Canon
Model
Canon Lens 100mm f/3.5
Lens Type
Vintage Telephoto Prime Lens
Focal Length
100mm
Maximum Aperture
f/3.5
Lens Mount
LTM / L39 Leica Thread Mount
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Lens Type
Fixed Focal Length
Color
Black / Silver
Country of Manufacture
Japan
● Accessories
Lens Hood
Included.
Front Lens Cap
Included.
Lens Case
Included.
Hood Case
Included.

A useful set of vintage accessories is included.

Please check the photographs for the exact accessories and their cosmetic condition. Only items shown and listed are included.

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