Elcan 2/50mm Leica - M, lens made for U.S. Army, Leitz Canada ca.1972

ELCAN 2/50 mm Lens for Leica KE 7A Leitz Canada serial no. 276 0115 Very rare and highly desirable ELCAN 2/50 mm lens, originally produced by Leitz Canada for the military Leica KE 7A system. The lens is preserved in near mint cosmetic condition, with sharp and crisp feet scale engravings. The optics are very clean, free from haze, fungus, or separation. Thanks to its Leica M bayonet mount, this lens is fully usable on all Leica M cameras, combining important military provenance with excellent practical usability. A seldom encountered ELCAN lens, representing a significant chapter in Leitz Canada’s military optical production and a prime collectible for advanced Leica and military camera collectors.Incl. Lens hood and original front cap