I can now confirm the rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here are the updated details:
- Based on one of the rarest and most historically significant lenses in the Leica M-System: the Elcan 66 mm f/2 (never released for public sale)
- A spy lens originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst Leitz Canada in the late 1960s for the US Navy
- Only around 200 units of the original Elcan 66 mm f/2 were ever produced (strong collector appeal)
- Limited edition to 660 pieces (why not 666?:)
- Announcement rumored for September 3rd (Thursday)
- Part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection
- Price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros
- Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
Leica rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited edition lens next week on September 3rd
