LEICA NOCTILUX 50MM F1.2 11820 LENS +SHADE RARE 1st BATCH EARLY THICK RIM

DescriptionSerial #2176785Made in Germany in 1966 This is the 85th Noctilux ever madeOriginal first version, 1st batch, Noctilux 50mm f1.2The first lens made by Leica to have aspherical glass elementsExtremely rare and hard to find, especially in this condition * perfect glass!*Only 4 batches between 1966-1973A must have for any collector or enthusiastThis is a very VERY special example of THE MOST FAMOUS Leica lens ever made ( some would argue so is the 35mm 1.4 AA DOUBLE ASPHERICAL )This is of the FIRST and smallest batch of lenses made. Only 200 produced in 1966. Of the 200, there were a few RANDOM version that have a THICKER FRONT RIM and actually physically a different lens.Similar to the Leica M3 CORNER, they were random. This is exceptionally rare and truly a must have EARLIEST STYLE Noctilux FIRST BATCH THICK RIM! AMAZING!Also, this comes complete with its 12503 shade along with its original and proper RARE WETZLAR EARLY LONG STYLE 14102P 52.5 front cap madeDetailsAperture rang