{"product_id":"leica-m3-ds-1957-summicron-50mm-f-2-dr-sdpoo-goggles-cla-2025-japan-welcome","title":"Leica M3 DS 1957 + Summicron 50mm f\/2 Dual Range 1957 + SDPOO Goggles - CLA","description":"\u003cp\u003eLEICA M3 Double Stroke (1957) + SUMMICRON 50mm f\/2 Dual Range (1957) + SDPOO Goggles\u003cbr\u003eA complete, matching-year set — camera, lens, and accessories, all from 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBODY — Leica M3 Double Stroke \/ Serial #901516 (1957)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Condition: exelent+\u003cbr\u003e- Vulcanite: Original, perfect condition.\u003cbr\u003e- Top plate: Minor cosmetic dent on top cover (visible in photos) — no functional impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- CLA: December 2018 by GM Services (original invoice included)\u003cbr\u003e- Shutter: All speeds accurate (1s to 1\/1000s + B). Curtains in perfect condition, no pinholes.\u003cbr\u003e- Rangefinder: Long-base, precisely coupled. Bright and accurate.\u003cbr\u003e- Viewfinder: Bright, frames functional.\u003cbr\u003e- Winding: Smooth double-stroke advance, characteristic of the early M3.\u003cbr\u003e- Self-timer: Functional.\u003cbr\u003e- Film tested: Confirmed working perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENS — Summicron 50mm f\/2 Dual Range \/ Serial #1468056 (1957)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- Condition: Excellent+\u003cbr\u003e- CLA: December 2025 (cleaning, lubrication, collimation — fresh service)\u003cbr\u003e- Optics: Clear glass, no haze, no fungus. A few micro-scratches on front element \u003cbr\u003e  (typical of soft glass from this era) — zero impact on rendering and sharpness.\u003cbr\u003e- Focus ring: Perfectly smooth, buttery action after recent service.\u003cbr\u003e- Aperture: Clean, snappy blades.\u003cbr\u003e- Chrome: Well-preserved. Engravings sharp and clean.\u003cbr\u003e- Rangefinder coupling: Accurate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dual Range Summicron is one of the most sought-after Leica lenses ever made.\u003cbr\u003eIts floating element system allows focus down to 19 inches (48cm) with the SDPOO goggles — a unique capability among 50mm Leica optics of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ACCESSORIES (all period-correct)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- SDPOO Goggles: Marked \"LEITZ WETZLAR\" — required for macro\/close-focus mode.\u003cbr\u003e- Vintage metal lens cap: Marked \"LEICA\" (circa 1950–1965).\u003cbr\u003e- Period leather strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e WHY THIS SET\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e- Matching year: Body and lens both produced in 1957 — a rare and desirable combination.\u003cbr\u003e- Ready to shoot: Fresh CLA on the lens (December 2025). CLA on body documented (2018, invoice).\u003cbr\u003e- Complete kit: Everything a photographer would have owned new in 1957.\u003cbr\u003e- The M3 viewfinder is universally regarded as the finest ever made for the 50mm focal length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Paris, France.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapan Welcome — carefully packed, fully insured, tracked international shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCombined shipping available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION SUMMARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody:      Excellent+ (CLA 2018, minor top plate dent)\u003cbr\u003eLens:      Excellent+ (CLA 2025, micro-scratches front element)\u003cbr\u003eGoggles:   Excellent\u003cbr\u003eCap:       Excellent\u003cbr\u003eStrap:     Good (period, light patina)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny questions welcome. Happy to provide additional photos on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leica Leitz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57878455288143,"sku":"Leica M3 -  DS1957 - NEW","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/3584\/4687\/files\/Leica_M3_1957_Face_8056cbfa-f065-47ef-8235-bf6d54193128.jpg?v=1773863841","url":"https:\/\/sucrerlesfraises.com\/products\/leica-m3-ds-1957-summicron-50mm-f-2-dr-sdpoo-goggles-cla-2025-japan-welcome","provider":"Sucrer Les Fraises","version":"1.0","type":"link"}