Leica Summicronn-r 2/50

Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 – Manual Focus Lens (Serial No. 2876590)

The Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2, serial number 2876590, was produced in 1978 by Leitz Wetzlar in Germany. This lens is part of the Leica R-series, designed for Leica’s SLR cameras, and is widely appreciated for its exceptional optical performance, buttery-smooth focusing, and signature Leica rendering. Built with precision engineering and high-quality materials, it's ideal for portraiture, reportage, and everyday photography, whether on a Leica R film body or adapted to modern digital mirrorless cameras.

Key Features

• Focal Length: 50mm – standard perspective, excellent for general use

• Maximum Aperture: f/2, down to f/16 – great for low light and shallow depth of field

• Mount Type: Leica R-bayonet – compatible with Leica R-series SLRs and easily adaptable to mirrorless digital systems

• Optical Design: 6 elements in 4 groups – optimized for sharpness and smooth rendering

• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5m (1.6 ft)

• Aperture Blades: 6-blade diaphragm

• Focus Type: Manual focus – long throw for precision

• Filter Thread: 55mm

• Construction: Full metal housing – built to last, with engraved markings and silky mechanical feel

What’s Included

• Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 lens (Serial No. 2876590)

Condition

Used – Good condition: The lens is fully functional, with clean, clear optics, smooth focusing, and properly working aperture blades. Some minor external wear may be visible on the barrel, consistent with normal use, but performance is unaffected.