Corfield Lumax 50mm f/2.8 Lens – M39 Mount, Very Good Condition

Description:
The Corfield Lumax 50mm f/2.8 is a standard prime lens designed for use with Corfield Periflex cameras and other Leica-thread (M39) mount bodies. Manufactured in West Germany, it features a classic 4-element Tessar-type optical design and delivers crisp, contrast-rich images with vintage character. Compact and lightweight, it’s ideal for collectors and film photographers seeking British camera heritage with German lens precision.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good

• Optics: Clean glass, free from haze, fungus, and scratches
• Aperture: Blades are snappy and oil-free
• Focus: Smooth and well-damped throughout the range
• Exterior: Minor cosmetic wear; lettering and engravings intact

Included:

• Corfield Lumax 50mm f/2.8 lens

Collectors Notes:
The Lumax 50mm f/2.8 was the standard lens supplied with Corfield’s Periflex series, notable for its periscope reflex focusing system. With its M39 screw mount, it’s compatible with a wide range of Leica-thread cameras and easily adaptable to modern mirrorless systems. Its West German origin and compact build make it a desirable piece for collectors of British photographic equipment and mid-century optics.

Key Features:

• Focal length: 50mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8
• Mount: M39 Leica thread (LTM)
• Optical design: 4 elements in 3 groups (Tessar-type)
• Minimum focus distance: approx. 0.6m
• Filter size: 40.5mm
• Manual focus with smooth helicoid
• Made in West Germany for Corfield Ltd.

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