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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.
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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.

Lens for Leica M · Announced May 2012

Official page on leica-camera.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

  • Full frame lens
  • Standard

Typically A$15,417–A$15,600 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

A$15,600

at Georges Cameras

Used from
A$9,000 at Camera Electronic42% under new
Used, typically
A$9,147.50
  • Focal length: 50mm, Full frame lens
  • Max aperture: f/2
  • Optical stabilisation: None
  • Focus: Manual
  • Weight: 300 g
  • Max magnification: 0.09×, Focuses to 0.70 m

APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. overview

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. is a 50mm f/2 prime for full-frame cameras on Leica M, announced by Leica in May 2012. 10 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

New, it sells for A$15,600 in Australia (Georges Cameras); used and refurbished copies start at A$9,000. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost A$15,417 to A$15,600 new.

Worth comparing it with the Leica Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH. and Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH..

Where to buy the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. in Australia

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    In stockCheapest live listing today: Used · timescamera777

    A$9,977
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  • Used listing at Camera Electronic

    Camera ElectronicLowest used

    UsedIn stock

    Mint in Box · SN 4752354 · Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$9,000

    View at Camera Electronic
  • Used listing at Camera Electronic

    Camera Electronic

    UsedIn stock

    Mint in Box · Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    Above typical used price

    A$9,295

    View at Camera Electronic

  • Georges CamerasBest price

    NewIn stock

    Black · Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$15,600

    View at Georges Cameras

  • Camera Electronic

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$15,600

    View at Camera Electronic

  • Georges Cameras

    NewIn stock

    Silver · Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$15,900

    View at Georges Cameras

  • Camera Electronic

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$15,900

    View at Camera Electronic

  • Camera Electronic

    NewIn stock

    Authorized dealer · Leica M version

    A$16,100

    View at Camera Electronic

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Things to know

  • 50mm prime, f/2.
  • Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
  • Manual focus only; no optical stabilisation.
  • 300 g; 53 × 47 mm; 39mm filters.
  • Focuses down to 0.70 m, up to 0.09× magnification.
  • Used, it typically sells for about A$9,147.50 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$9,000.

Not the best for

  • Fast-moving subjects (manual focus only)
  • Close-ups (0.09× magnification)

From the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest in Europe: about 18% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. in each market, with an approximate conversion into AUD
MarketLowest newLowest used/refurb
United States$9,595≈ A$13,965$5,995≈ A$8,725
United Kingdom—£4,406.70≈ A$8,584
EuropeCheapest€7,848.90≈ A$12,754€4,390≈ A$7,134
Australia(you)A$15,600A$9,000
SingaporeS$12,850≈ A$14,593—

Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.

Used: what it should be worth

Should be worth, used

A$9,147.50

Usually A$9,147.50 to A$9,295 · 21 days, 45 listings

Cheapest used today

A$9,000

About what it usually goes for

APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.: typical used and lowest new price by dayFrom 17 Oct to 6 Nov, prices between A$9,147.50 and A$15,600. Latest typical used A$9,295. Latest lowest new A$15,600.17 Oct6 NovA$15,600A$9,147.50
Typical used Lowest new
MonthCheapestTypicalHighestDays seen
Nov 2026A$9,000A$9,221.25A$9,2956
Oct 2026A$9,000A$9,147.50A$9,147.5015

From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.

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APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. specifications

Optics

Focal length
50mm
35mm equivalent
50mm (full frame)
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Made for
Full frame
Elements / groups
8 / 5
Aperture blades
11
Closest focus
0.70 m
Max magnification
0.09×

Focus & handling

Autofocus
Manual focus
Optical stabilisation
No
Weather sealed
—
Internal zoom
—
Aperture ring
Yes
Teleconverter compatible
No

Size & weight

Weight
300 g
Diameter × length
53 × 47 mm
Filter thread
39 mm

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