Rare 1935 Leica wide-angle in LTM with f/6.3 aperture — highly collectible pre-war optic.
The Leica Hektor 28mm f/6.3 is a rare and historically significant wide-angle lens for Leica thread mount cameras, one of the earliest wide-angle lenses Leica produced. The extremely slow f/6.3 maximum aperture reflects the technical challenges of designing wide-angle optics in the 1930s while maintaining acceptable image quality.
Despite the slow aperture, the Hektor 28mm delivers surprisingly good optical quality within the limitations of its era. The lens produces sharp images with a distinctive vintage rendering character. The small maximum aperture means the lens is essentially a daylight-only optic, requiring bright conditions or long exposures.
Build quality is to Leica's exacting standards with chromed brass construction and the precision machining that defines pre-war Leitz optical products. The tiny physical size of this lens is remarkable — it is one of the smallest wide-angle lenses ever made for the Leica system, adding to its appeal as an elegant design.
Extremely rare and highly collectible, the Hektor 28mm f/6.3 is among the most sought-after pre-war Leica lenses. On the used market, it commands significant prices from Leica collectors and photographic historians. Its rarity, historical importance, and beautiful construction make it a prize for any serious Leica lens collection.