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Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 — Specs & Serial Dating
Specifications
| Brand | Leica |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 50–50 mm |
| Max aperture | 2 |
| Min aperture | 16 |
| Mount | Leica M |
| Produced | 1953 |
Variants
- Summicron 50mm rigid · 1956–1968
Serial batches
| Year | Range | Variant | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 1100000–1130000 | Summicron 50mm rigid | 30000 |
Compatible cameras
About
The Summicron 50mm f/2 is Leica's benchmark standard lens. The first rigid version (1956) succeeded the collapsible Summicron and set a standard for resolution and micro-contrast that later versions refined rather than replaced.