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Leica

Leica II

Early 35mm rangefinder camera produced by Leitz in Wetzlar, Germany, beginning in 1932. Added an integrated coupled rangefinder to the Leica I design, making accurate focusing faster. Uses Leica's screw-thread (L39/M39) lens mount.

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Robert Capa
Robert Capa

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Used Leica II Model D during the Spanish Civil War; later switched to Contax II
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Last updated March 20, 2026