Leica 50mm f2 Summicron (Type II) (Black Paint, 11117) - Lens

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Model Details

Manual focus normal lens made for M-mount rangefinder cameras introduced by Leica initially in 1956. Leica made many different versions of the 5cm f2 Summicron that differ in both design and optical formula. This is the second model of the lens. The body changed to a non-collapsible, rigid design with a slightly different optical formula. The number of elements stayed the same, but the shape of the elements in the front two groups had changed slightly. The lens became available in black in 1961. Early black ones are painted, like this one, and later ones are anodized. Metal body available in black paint.

  • Leitz Wetzlar 5cm f2 Summicron (Type II) (7 elements, 4 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 1m
  • Aperture blades: 10
  • Size: 46 x 43 mm
  • Weight: 258g
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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 (Type II) (Black Paint, 11117) - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T109407 €20.176,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron (Type II) (Black Paint, 11117) + 39mm Green Filter X 1 C. E39
Available T115055 €23.000,00 Leica 50mm f2 Summicron (Type II) (Black Paint, 11117) + Lens Hood (IROOA / 12571)