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Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens

Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens

Manual focus normal lens for M-mount rangefinder cameras by Leica. Manufactured from 1994 to 2007. The third version of a collapsible, Elmar-designated 50mm lens. Compatible with all M-mount bodies. Cannot be collapsed into the M5 or CL due to the internal metering system. Mount or remove collapsible 50mm Elmar lenses extended only on these bodies. Has in-between aperture stops. Metal body available in black & silver.

  • Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M (4 elements, 3 groups)
  • Minimum focus distance: 0.7m
  • Aperture blades: 6
  • Size: 52 x 22mm (collapsed), 52 x 39mm (extended)
  • Weight: 168g (black), 242g (silver)
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Leica M

Leica’s M mount was introduced in 1953 alongside its first camera, the M3. Despite the rise of the SLR, Leica cameras have continued to succeed as their unique combination of build quality, speed, and discretion sets them apart from competition. The M bayonet mount, and the cameras introduced alongside it, offered (& continue to offer) a number of advantages over SLRs and other rangefinder cameras.

One big advantage is automatic framelines, which react to the lens on the camera to show accurate framelines in the viewfinder. This is even possible with older Leica Thread Mount (LTM) lenses if the correct adapter is used.

Other manufacturers, such as Cosina Voigtländer, Carl Zeiss, Konica, and Minolta, have also produced rangefinder cameras using Leica M mount.

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Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T50308 €1.049,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M
Available T57612 €949,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M
21 Jun 2023 T43943 € 1.279,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens Image
28 Mar 2023 T14604 € 1.199,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens Image
18 Jul 2022 T17375 € 1.249,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens Image
14 Apr 2022 T11132 € 1.199,00 Leica 50mm f2.8 Elmar-M - Lens Image