Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture value Has 11 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 60 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 345 grams so plan ahead, carry only if really necessary.Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 19 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1090.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
76 of 152 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $1090.50 fair value.
- Sep 26, 2024$659.00$-431.50 / typical
- Sep 26, 2024$678.00$-412.50 / typical
- Sep 26, 2024$681.00$-409.50 / typical
- Sep 26, 2024$683.00$-407.50 / typical
- Sep 26, 2024$695.00$-395.50 / typical
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Reviews
Excellent lens Compact size smaller than a 90mm, 46mm filter ring, super sharp with no significant distortion. Good contrast. Can soften the background, bokeh is OK not awesome. It is not that much longer than a 50 and the framing marks in any M finder for a 75mm are sort of vague, you will have to train ourself not to use the more prominent 50mm frame lines. Worth picking one up at a good price particularly if your go to is 35mm. MUCH easier to nail focus than with the 75 summilux but the lens signature of the Lux is unique, this is just very sharp.
Smaller but with no sacrifice in performance This Elmarit 75mm is an ideal medium tele. Because of its size and lighter weight it is easily stowed for travel and is a good focal length for portraiture. The 2.5 aperture is fast enough for most conditions and while some suggest the later 2.4 is more versatile because of its ability to .7mm versus .9mm close focusing if this lens I have never been hampered by this. Further some Leica “gurus” bemoan the fact that the numerals are printed not engraved, from a practical standpoint this is not a concern. I enjoy the versatility of this lens.
A Leica lens worth the extra money A Leica lens worth the money. Leica lenses are phenomenal but for digital sensors that allow editing a Zeiss or Voightlander lens will suffice 95% of the time. That said, you can get this lens for not much more for its modern Zeiss or Voightlander equivalent and it is worth it. This is my favorite lens on my M-D. It is sharp both for film (I recommend getting a shoe mounted viewfinder if your M camera does not have 77mm frame lines) and digital and its mechanics cannot be beat. Cheap for Leica but all the quality is there. Another good 75mm 2.5 is the Voightlender LTM, for 1/2 the price of this one, though not as sharp as the Leica in renders nicely on a digital sensor and is wonderful for film.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5?
Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 is a camera lens with 75mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.5/16, for the Leica M mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 345g.
What mount is the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 compatible with?
Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 uses a Leica M mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.
How much does the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 typically sells for around $659.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 a good lens?
Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5 has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 30 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5?
Similar lenses include Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 Asph, Leica Elmarit-M 90mm f/2.8, Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4.