Leica IIf Camera, 1951-52

The camera we can see in these images is a Leica IIf made in Germany in 1951-52 by the optical and photographic manufacturer Ernst Leitz Wetzlar. It is a high-quality model endorsed by the brands prestige. Their cameras were chosen by hundred of renowned professionals to take their best photographs. The camera is in an almost mint condition and works perfectly. The Roman number II indicates that it is a rangefinder camera (just like all II models) while the letter f corresponds to the models that include flash synchronization and speed reminder on the rewind dial.Leica cameras are very popular in the artistic and press photography field because of their quality performance. Vintage models like the one we can see in these images are highly appreciated if still work perfectly, as this one. The Leica IIf , a 35 mm screw mount camera, replaced the Leica Iic in 1951. Though it is quite similar to its predecessor, it shows minor differences. Model Iif was commercialized in different variants; for example, there were models with black or red dial and different speeds.This particular piece is quite remarkable because of its great condition. At the top of the camera we can see the engraved market name and the manufacturers name, together with the cameras serial number: Nr. 570573. It mounts an original Ernst Leitz Wetlzar f=9 1:4 lens with serial number 878488.This Leica Iif is a historic piece, one of the most famous cameras of all times. It is undoubtedly bound to keep on taking the best photographs.