Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5
Optical design
Bright lens thanks to the high aperture valuePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 39 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. 51 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. Weights 230 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 23 months of tracked sales — pay around the $1158.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
84 of 165 tracked sales (51%) closed at or under the $1158.50 fair value.
- May 26, 2024$776.00$-382.50 / typical
- May 26, 2024$785.00$-373.50 / typical
- Jul 14, 2025$790.00$-368.50 / typical
- May 26, 2024$793.00$-365.50 / typical
- May 26, 2024$795.00$-363.50 / typical
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A Hidden Leica Gem I bought the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f2.5 Lens to compliment my Leica Summarit-M 35mm f2.5 lens and both make up the lens portion of my Leica M9 kit. The Summarit-M series is among the most affordable Leica made lenses. The f2.5 version was replaced a few years ago with a f2.4 version and now both are discontinued. so you will only find used copies. While cheap by Leica prices, these lenses are far from cheap. While slightly slower than the f2.0 Summicrons they have the same Leica high quality optics and build quality. Besides the slightly slower speed, the biggest difference is the lens barrel is aluminum instead of brass and you get a soft pouch instead of a leather lens bag, plus a cost savings of several thousand dollars. The 35mm and 50mm are identical twins except for the focal length. There is also a Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 and a Summarit-M 90mm f2.5.Read full review
Visual magic without aspherical surfaces in the glass. A special "look" is given to the photos. Gives sharpness without that clinical aspherical look, said another way, gives the visual rendition of what a modern lens is without aspherical surfaces.
summarit 50mm ..No question..Great lens..Price?? Good for "Leica" prices maybe..But still ,little pricey ..
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5?
Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2.5/16, for the Leica M mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 230g.
What mount is the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 compatible with?
Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 uses a Leica M mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.
How much does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 typically sells for around $776.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 a good lens?
Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 10 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5?
Similar lenses include Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f/2, Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH, Leica ELMAR 50mm f/2.8.