Limited edition versions of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm F2 ASPH, Summaron-M 28 mm F5.6 and Summilux-M 28 mm F1.4 ASPH lenses have been announced for the Leica M rangerfinder series, with alternative finishes, red markings and different materials setting them out from the normal production versions.
Each of the limited editions has its distance or aperture markings picked out in red paint, and each comes in a different paint or finish to the standard models.
The lens with the most unique features is the APO-Summicron-M 50 mm F2 which comes in black chrome, and substitutes the regular focusing ring for a `scallopedī version that the company says echoes the design of the 1956 model. There is a lot of brass too, with the components of the barrel made in brass, as is the lens hood and the lens cap.
The Summaron-M 28 mm F5.6 will come in a black matt paint thatīs especially hard wearing, according to Leica, making it as tough as the black chrome finishes. The Summilux-M 28 mm F1.4 will come in a silver anodized finish.
Each of the lenses will be technically identical to the standard production models, just with these cosmetic differences. There will only be 700 of the 50mm lens, 500 of the 28mm F5.6 and 300 of the 28mm F1.4 - and all will be available by the end of the month. For more information see the Leica website.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm F2 - $9,595
Leica Summaron-M 28 mm F5.6 - $2,995
Leica Summilux- M 28 mm F1.4 - $6,995 Press release:
Leica Camera AG presents three new design options in the Leica M-Lens portfolio.
Leica Camera AG presents new design versions of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm F2 ASPH., Leica Summaron-M 28 mm F5.6 and Leica Summilux- M 28 mm F1.4 ASPH. lenses for the Leica M-System. The special series of the three lenses are distinguished by unique design highlights and are being offered in a limited number of examples. The performance and technical specifications of ...
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