Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 6-bit, Last 100 Limited, NEW Start Price USD 15,000.00 Current Price USD 15,000.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Monday, October 13, 2008 Location default, default See more about 'Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 6-bit, Last 100 Limited, NEW' Description Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 6-bit coded,The Last 100 Pieces Limited, Brand New Item Actual Pictures (Click to enlarge)   Item Description Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/1 The Last 100 Pieces Limited. Leica is offering an exclusive limited edition of the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm f/1.0. Only 100 pieces of this limited edition lens will be available throughout the world. the Noctilux which was introduced in 1976 will be discontinued. The special edition lenses will be supplied in a fine lacquered wooden box with dehumidifying function as protection against excessive humidity. Delivery will start in July 2008. The wooden box in which the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm/f1.0 is sold is precious in itself. It is made by the Elie Bleu Tabletier near Paris, which has a long tradition of excellent craftsmanship . With its team of 35 cabinet makers, Elie Bleu is a familiar name among lovers of valuable cigars, stationery and watches for the production of premium-quality wooden cases and cabinets for stylish yet safe keeping of their treasures. This box is designed exclusively for and in cooperation with Leica. The box is made of the finest woods – Guarea for the body and French cedarwood for the veneered surfaces. The lacquer consists of ten coats and is alternatively ground and polished in seven steps until the result is absolutely perfect. All metal fittings, i.e., the hinges, grips, lock and kep are covered with genuine gold plating. The cushioned interior is made of Italian Alcantara. To protect the high-quality optics, there is a compartment with a drying agent in the lid of the case that absorbs moisture from the air and thus ensures a significantly drier environment in the closed case. In addition, a precision hygrometer has been fitted for exact humidity measurement. The case, therefore affords the LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm/f1.0 optimum protection from all adverse conditions, particularly fromt he detrimental influences of high humidity, for example in the tropics. The special edition of the last 100 LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50 mm/f1.0 lenses also comprises a high-quality leather-bound book with gilt edging. This book tells the Leica story and features a thorough description of the art of lens desigh. The center of attention is naturally the development of the legendary LEICA NOCTILUX-M 50mm/f1.0, which was designed by the Leitz optics designers of Ernst Leitz (Canada) Ltd – now ELCAN – and also produced there until its production is discontinued this year. Additionally, there is a Certificate of Authencity as well as a Test Certificate included in the delivery scope. With the 100 special edition peices, the LEICA NOCTILUX–M 50mm/f1.0 will end. Product ID: LM3985559 Serial Number: 3985559 Year of Production: 2008 Number of Production: 100 Item(s) Included: The lens in full packing box.   Item Condition (Referring to Our Conditional Classes) Condition (Cosmetic / Optical / Operation) New / New / New Cosmetic (Actual condition please refer to the pictures): New Brand New Item Lenses Glasses / Optics: New Brand New Item Operation: New Brand New Item   About Us We (Ninedays Photography Limited) enjoy photography and also investigate classic cameras/lenses. We hope to share what we know on photography and equipments. We are professional on trading (not only sell, but also buy) classical photographic equipments. Please also check our others auctioning items and BUY IT NOW items on our eBay store. If you are living (or travelling) at Hong Kong, please feel free to visit our new commenced store at Kowloon. Our Shop Address: Rm 1601, Lee Wai Comm. Bldg., 1-3A Hart Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Opening Hours: MON - FRI: 11:30 to 20:00 SAT: 15:00 to 19:00 SUN & Public Holiday: Closed (or open with request) Email: shopman@9days.hk TEL: 852-23669238 FAX: 852-23667977 For more about us, please visit our website: http://www.9days.hk. (Photos of Our Shop at Hong Kong)   Payment Terms 1. PayPal*; 2. Bank Wire Transfer; 3. Cash/EPS/Credit Card in our Hong Kong Shop; * Must be verified PayPal account. If pay via PayPal, we can only send out with declared actual value and with full insurance. (For exception, please contact us to obtain pre-approval.) Otherwise, buyer has to pay via bank wire transfer or money order.   Shipment Terms We will send to World Wide. 1. Free shipment to Worldwide. 2. Pickup at our Hong Kong store. Item(s) will send out via either EMS speed post or UPS saver express mail, both will take 3-5 days to arrive anywhere. We will select the suitable way of shipment. (Any) duty on goods at customer home country will not be paid by us.   Warranty and Return Policy Warranty:One year warranty from Leica.Return Policy: For Brand New gears, we will not provide return and refund straight forwards. Customer have to contact us for further arrangement.   Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!