Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus normal lens made for M-mount rangefinder cameras introduced by Leica in 1979. Leica made many different versions of the 5cm f2 Summicron that differ in both design and optical formula. This is the fourth model of the lens and was a recomputed version of the earlier six-element type III. It was produced in both Germany & Canada and was the final 50mm Summicron to not have a built-in lens hood. It exhibits variation in the shape of the focusing lever, location of the serial number, and style of engraving. Metal body available in black (11819).

  • Leitz Wetzlar/Canada 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (6 elements, 4 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.7m
  • Aperture blades: 8
  • Lens hood: Leica Lens Hood (12538)
  • Size: 52 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 195g
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T74460 €1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819)
Available T103603 €1.449,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819)
Available T113967 €1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819)
29 Nov 2025 T125478 € 1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
27 Nov 2025 T105994 € 1.614,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
08 Jun 2025 T97819 € 1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
23 May 2025 T100037 € 1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
18 Jan 2025 T86514 € 1.560,02 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
06 Dec 2024 T73627 € 1.699,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
19 Feb 2024 T57836 € 1.199,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
21 Feb 2023 T36962 € 1.649,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
30 Nov 2022 T31543 € 1.649,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image
26 Nov 2021 A73799 € 1.519,05 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron-M (Type IV) (Black, 11819) - Lens Image