Don’t forget, the 50 Summicron is the last Mandler design currently in production. Even though this version has been introduced in 1978, which makes the 50 Cron the oldest lens in the current Leica catalog, it can and still competes with the latest and greatest. Like the Summarit, this lens does not have an aspherical design. Introduced in 1953 with the Leica IIIF, the price for this gem is $2,295. I had the 35 Summarit on loan to me from Leica, and I loved it. It’s small size is great, and reminds me of the previous 50 Cron with the detachable hood (my favorite version of the Summicron). While still a little expensive, you’re getting a brand new Leica lens that performs exceptionally well. For those who are more price conscious but still want a Leica lens, you have the wonderful 50 Summarit for $1,495 without lens hood. The Ever Growing Choices of Leica 50mm Lenses:įast forward ten or twelve years from when I bought my M6 TTL, and now you have a variety of Leica 50mm lenses to choose from to complement your M system. ↑ My old Leica M3 with my 50 Summicron in chrome. Combine the price with the image quality that the 50 Summicron has to offer, and it’s pretty much a no brainer. At the time, since I bought my M6 new, this was the only lens that I could afford other than the 50 Elmar. My lens of choice? Again, it was the 50 Cron. When I went to college, I finally saved up enough money to buy an M6. There was no way that I could afford another Leica lens while in high school, so I made do with only a 50mm. When I received my first camera (a Leica M3), this was my first lens (borrowed from my dad), and it was my only lens for many years to come. The lens will be carefully packaged and shipped immediately.The 50mm lens is my favorite focal length for the Leica M system, and one of the biggest reasons for this is because of my relationship with the 50 Summicron. If you're unsure if this lens will fit your camera, just ask and I'll be happy to help. This is achieved by way of simple adapters. This lens can also be used easily on modern digital cameras, including mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm, Sony (such as the a7 and a9), and on Leica's own mirrorless cameras.
#LEICA 50MM SUMMICRON F2 SERIES#
These cameras include the original Leicaflex, the Leicaflex SL, the Leicaflex SL2, and the electronic Leica R series including the R8 and R9. This is the three cam version of the famous Summicron-R, which means it will naturally mount to all Leica R mount cameras (Leica SLRs) and work perfectly as intended. Simply put, this is one of the best 50mm lenses ever made. Leitz' optical coatings do well to completely eliminate chromatic aberration and other optical anomalies. The lens produces exceptional micro-contrast, further bolstering the stellar look of images it makes.
It offers exceptional sharpness at all apertures, even wide open, while also allowing us to make incredible bokeh and subject isolation when shot wide open toward close subjects. The Leitz Summicron-R 50mm F/2 is widely considered to be one of the best standard lenses ever made. The included polarizing filter, bubble lens case, lens cap and lens hood are original Leitz equipment and are in similarly great condition. The filter threads and lens mount are in unmarred condition. The focus ring spins wonderfully with perfectly damped resistance, and the aperture ring clicks into its detents with mechanical precision.
#LEICA 50MM SUMMICRON F2 FREE#
The aperture blades are free of oil and actuate beautifully. The glass elements are pristine and free of scratches, balsam separation, haze, and fungus. It is in excellent condition and is fully functional. This is the three cam version, which will work on every Leica SLR ever made. Here we have a beautiful Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm F/2 fast prime lens with original Leitz lens hood, lens case, Leitz polarizing filter, and Leitz lens cap.