The previously rumored Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens is now officially announced. For pricing and availability, check our sponsors: Americas Europe Asia B&H Photo Leica Miami Tamarkin Camera Classic Connection WEX Photo Red Dot Cameras Calumet Foto Koch Rangefinder Map Camera Additional information from Reddotforum:
Tomorrow, Leica is rumored to announce a new Summicron-M 66 f/2 limited edition lens – here is what to expect:
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 […]
Leica is rumored to announce a new Elcan 66mm f/2 limited-edition lens next week, on September 3rd (Thursday). The new model will be part of the vintage/historical/heritage/classic collection. Only 660 pieces will be produced, and the price is expected to be around 9,000 dollars/euros. Additional information on the original Elcan 2/66mm:
Here are the differences between “Leica Classic Line“, “Leica Classic“, and “Leica Classic Store“: The Leica Classic Line currently contains five lenses: Leica Summaron-M 28 f/5.6 (1955, currently in stock) Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 (1960, currently in stock) Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 (1959, available for pre-order) Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH (1966, currently in stock) […]
In previous posts, I have wrongly called “Heritage” the re-issue of older Leica M lenses. The correct product line name is “Leica Classics Range“. The “Leica Classics Range” lenses currently consist of: Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH (1966) Leica Summaron-M 28 f/5.6 (1955) Leica Thambar-M 90 f/2.2 (1935) A new 35mm 2.8 lens from the Leica Classics Range […]
Some additional information on the previously rumored Leica Noctilux M 50mm f/1.2 Heritage limited edition lens (previously rumored here, here and here): Limited edition – only 100 pieces will be produced Will be available only in silver chrome Price expected to be around €8,500 (approx $10,000) Shipping will start in early 2021 The original Leica […]
