
LEICA SUMMICRON 50mm f/2, with near-focusing range (shown without near-focusing attachment). This non-collapsible, or Rigid, version came in both screw and bayonet mounts. You will be able to order one of these lenses through a Leica dealer (and probably online such as B&H). This SUMMICRON has a slightly revised optical design from its collapsible predecessor, still with 7 elements but with superior performance. Leica 50mm summicron-m, rigid (1956-1967), 50mm, summicron, rigid collapsible. No pricing was mentioned but expect it to be a noticeable premium above the current 50 APO ( $7,795). Shipping will begin sometime in November with all 500 pieces (300 black and 200 silver chrome) released by late winter or early spring. The lens is in the style of the 50mm Black Chrome Summilux including the snap on lens shade and a non-tab focus ring. Not Noct heavy but easily over one pound in weight. It was made very clear the two lenses being displayed were prototypes and not finals but we were able if we wanted to mount a lens on an M.
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Original owners registration card, instructions, box with matching serial number included. The lenses were brought out at the end of Stefan Daniels keynote address (late afternoon). Late version (1965) M2 in almost new and perfect working condition, clean finder, with mint rigid Summicron 50mm. The lens will be available in two finishes: black paint and silver chrome. Optics are good with a very light amount of haze seen with an LED shone through it. 1599978 Superb cosmetic condition with absolutely minimal signs of use. Stay tuned for more details! #LeicaSocietyĪ post shared by Leica Society on at 5:09pm PDTĪ new Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens with a classic retro design of the original 50 rigid Summicron was introduced at the LHSA 50th anniversary event in Chicago ( previously reported here). Leitz Wetzlar Summicron 50mm f/2 V1 Rigid - more common in Leica-M mount, this is a more difficult to find lens in screw mount. It will be available in two finishes: black paint and silver chrome. The cat is out of the bag! Leica Camera’s Stefan Daniel and the Leica Society’s Bill Rosauer present a sneak peek at the LHSA 50th Anniversary APO-Summicron 50 lens which is a classic retro design of the original 50 rigid Summicron.
