


Used Summicron Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 5cm F/2 | M39 | U8
Sale Price$599.99
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- Fully functional
- Minor signs of use
- Minor signs of wear and tear
- Core Specs Manufacturer: Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar Type: Standard prime lens (rangefinder) Mount: Leica Thread Mount (LTM / M39) Focal Length: 5cm (50mm) Aperture: f/2 → f/16
- Optical Design Design: 6 elements in 4 groups (Double Gauss) Coating: Single-coated (early coatings) Diaphragm: 10 blades (very smooth rendering)
- Focus & Handling Focus Type: Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) Minimum Focus Distance: ~1 meter Focus Throw: Long, very precise
- Build & Mechanics Construction: All-metal (brass + chrome) Design: Collapsible barrel (retracts into body) Filter Size: E39 (Series VII on some early versions) Weight: ~240g
- Collapsible (most common) Produced ~1953–1956 Compact, classic look Some copies use thorium glass → can yellow over time
- Strengths Classic Leica rendering (soft contrast + smooth tonal rolloff) Beautiful bokeh (10-blade diaphragm) Sharp center even wide open (for its era) Compact and elegant
- This lens is known for: “Glow” at f/2 (slight spherical aberration) Creamy transitions (portrait-friendly) Vintage contrast curve (great for film)
- Used Summicron Ernst Leitz Wetzlar 5cm F/2 | M39 | U8


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