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Leica 35mm
Summicron-M Lenses
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Prices are
the approximate average amount one should
expect to pay for a 35mm Summicron in excellent,
but used, condition on ebay.com. Glass and
body should be clean and without scratches or
cleaning marks. Hoods, boxes, caps and finer
condition will all add to price. Leica lenses can
and do vary widely in price depending on exact
condition, serial # and pedigree. Expect to pay
20% more directly from a dealer. Since the growth
of digital cameras, specifically the M8 and the
RD1 cameras, the price of 35mm Summicron lenses
has risen. The rise of the euro in relation to
the US$ is also having an impact on higher prices
on the newer lenses. If a lens has been converted
to 6-Bit, add $ 100. UPDATED March 18, 2007 |
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Approximate Serial #
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Notes
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Summicron F2 Type 1 |
M2 chrome $ 1,300* M3 chrome $
1,000
M2
black $ 2,500*
M3
black $ 2,250*
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1,631,xxx - 2,3xx,000 |
Introduced 1958. Many users
believe the Type 1 is the best non-aspherical
version ever made. There are two versions of Type
1; one is the "M3" type which has
"eyes" attached to allow the lens to be
used on the M3's finder which doesnt cover the
35mm view. The other version is called the
"M2" type which is a regular M mount
lens that can mount to any M-mount camera. The M3
type will work on other M cameras, but it will
bring up 50mm framelines. The eyes can NOT be
removed, else focusing errors will occur. Both
types came in chrome and in black. These lenses
had 8 elements and provided excellent resolution,
but contrast was middle of the road. Many users
love this version for classic black and white
photography. About 12,000 M2 types were made;
10,000 M3 types. Close focus .7 meter (M2) and
.65 meter (M3). Most of the Type 1 lenses were
made and marked in CANADA. Some were made and
marked Wetzlar. Wetzlar lenses bring a
premium. |
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Summicron F2 Type 2 |
$ 850 |
2,3xx,000 - 2,461,000 |
Introduced 1969. Elements
reduced from 8 to 6 in this version to improve
contrast. Series 7 filter size. Contrast is
improved over Type 1, but resolution is not quite
as good. Some had an infinity lock, others did
not. Lens came only in black. Aperture adjusted
with a tab. Close Focus .7 meters. |
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Summicron F2 Type 3 |
$ 800 |
2,4xx,000 - 2,9xx,000 |
Introduced about 1971/2.
Optics changed slighty, infinity lock gone.
Performance is basically identical to previous
version. Some early ones may have Series VII
filter, but then all E39 filter. Lens came in
black only after 26xxxxx. Close Focus .7 meters. |
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Summicron F2 Type 4 |
$ 1,050 black $ 1,150
chrome
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2,974,xxx - 3,731,000 |
Introduced 1979. Known as the
"Bokeh King," this lens helped start
the bokeh craze of 10+ years ago. Optics changed
to 7 elements. Two versions - one with a convex
focus tab, the other a concave tab ( see images
below ). Originally made in black only; about
1994 some chrome versions were produced.
Performance is improved over previous version,
but coma and astigmatism remain in outer zones (
contributing to the nice bokeh ). E39 filter.
Close Focus .7 meters. |
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Summicron F2 ASPH |
$ 1,300 black $ 1,500
chrome
$
1,500 titanium
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3,731,000 - Current |
Introduced 1996. 7 elements
including asphere surfaces. Significant
improvements in contrast, resolution, vignetting.
Technically, one of the finest 35mm f2.0 lenses
anyone has made. Chrome, black and titanium
versions available. Close Focus .7 meters. |
* Significant price swings
based on condition, availability and Canada or Wetzlar
made/marked.
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Type
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Type
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Type
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Type
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All Images
but Type 5 Courtesy of kevincameras.com
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Type
4 tab 1
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Type
4 tab 2
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Type
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