Leidolf Wetzlar Lordomat 35mm Camera with 50mm F/2.8 Lens

Description:
The Leidolf Wetzlar Lordomat is a 35mm coupled rangefinder camera produced in West Germany in the early 1950s. Compact and solidly built, it features an interchangeable lens mount and a bright viewfinder with separate rangefinder window. This example is fitted with the Lordonar 50mm f/2.8 lens in a Prontor-SVS shutter, offering sharp rendering and classic German optical character. A fine example of post-war West German engineering, ideal for collectors and vintage shooters alike.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Very Good

• Lens: Clean glass; no haze or fungus; aperture blades clean and snappy
• Shutter: Fires across all speeds (1s to 1/300s + B); speeds sound accurate
• Rangefinder: Bright and aligned
• Viewfinder: Clear with minimal dust
• Exterior: Minor cosmetic wear; leatherette and chrome in excellent shape
• Mechanics: Film advance, rewind, and lens release all smooth

Included:

• Leidolf Lordomat 35mm rangefinder camera
• Lordonar 50mm f/2.8 lens in Prontor-SVS shutter

Collectors Notes:
The Lordomat was Leidolf’s flagship rangefinder, produced in Wetzlar—home to Leica—and aimed at the quality-conscious amateur. Its interchangeable lens mount (proprietary bayonet) supported a small but capable lens lineup. The Lordonar 50mm f/2.8 is a Tessar-type design, known for its crisp central sharpness and pleasing rendering. A lesser-known but beautifully made camera from the golden age of West German rangefinders.

Key Features:

• Format: 35mm film
• Lens: Lordonar 50mm f/2.8 (Tessar-type)
• Shutter: Prontor-SVS (1s to 1/300s + B)
• Focus: Coupled rangefinder
• Aperture range: f/2.8 to f/22
• Mount: Leidolf proprietary bayonet
• Body: Die-cast aluminium with leatherette wrap
• Origin: Made in Wetzlar, West Germany

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