The previously rumored Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens is now officially announced. The lens will unite the classic look of the legacy Summicron 50mm f/2 from 1954 with modern technology to fully exploit the contrast and resolution offered by current digital cameras. Only 500 pieces will be produced (300 black and 200 silver […]
The new Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens is listed for sale at Meister Camera in Germany with a price tag of €9,100 (around $10,700) and it seems that it is already sold out. Additional information:
Two new bags from Oberwerth: The International Leica Society (LHSA) announced the production of a new commemorative LHSA 50th Anniversary Oberwerth Freiburg bag. Additional information is available here.
A quick update to my previous post – three more pictures of the new Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens courtesy of chi_rol_leica:
Here is a better picture of the new Leica APO-Summicron 50mm LHSA 50th anniversary lens that was published on the front cover the latest Viewfinder magazine:
The cat is out of the bag! Leica Camera’s Stefan Daniel and the Leica Society’s Bill Rosauer present a sneak peek at the LHSA 50th Anniversary APO-Summicron 50 lens which is a classic retro design of the original 50 rigid Summicron. It will be available in two finishes: black paint and silver chrome. Stay tuned […]
Discounts and rebates on Leica products are almost non-existent, so when I see any kind of a Leica deal online, I share it here on the blog. Currently Leica Store Miami is offering a complimentary LHSA membership with the purchase of a qualifying product (any Leica M, SL or Q camera):
