Leica R3 MOT with Summicron-R 50mm f/2 Lens - Preowned

Overview:

Leica R3 MOT Body: Precision and Power

The "MOT" designation signifies that this model is specifically reinforced for use with a motor winder, allowing for automatic film advancement at speeds up to 2 frames per second.

• Dual Metering System: Unlike many contemporary SLRs, the

  R3 MOT

  allows photographers to toggle between selective (spot) metering for precise control and large-field integrating (center-weighted) metering for general scenes.
• Aperture-Priority Auto-Exposure: It features an electronic vertically-moving metal focal-plane shutter with stepless speeds from 4 seconds to 1/1000s, enabling a faster and more intuitive shooting experience.
• Rugged Construction: Manufactured in collaboration with Minolta (based on the XE chassis), it is encased in a heavy metal body that exudes "Leica-level" durability.
• Advanced Viewfinder: The large, bright viewfinder provides 92% coverage and 0.8x magnification, displaying both the selected aperture and the calculated shutter speed via a needle system.

Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2: The Optical Standard

The Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 is widely regarded as one of the finest standard lenses ever made, known for its ability to produce sharp, high-contrast images with a "cinematic" bokeh.

• Optical Performance: Featuring 6 elements in 4 groups, it delivers "outstanding sharpness" even at its maximum f/2 aperture.

• Compact & Handy: Weighing approximately 290 grams and measuring just 41mm in length, it is an ideal lens for travel and street photography.
• Mechanical Refinement: It includes an integrated telescopic lens hood and a smooth focusing ring with a minimum focusing distance of 0.5 meters (1.6 feet).
• Compatibility: To ensure full functionality with the R3's metering, 3-cam or R-only versions are preferred, though earlier 2-cam versions remain popular for their classic rendering.

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