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 $9,595 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$9,595
at Camera Wholesalers
- Used from
- $5,995 at Leica Store Miami38% under new
- Used, typically
- $5,995
- Launch RRP
- $7,195Best new is 33% over
- 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 $9,595 to $9,990 at the 6 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $5,995. It launched at $7,195.
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 United States
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Leica Store MiamiLowest used
UsedIn stock
As new · Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,995
Camera WholesalersBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +33%
$9,595
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock· ×2 listings
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +33%
$9,595
Leica Store Miami
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +36%
$9,750
Abt
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +38%
$9,945
Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +38%
$9,945
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,195
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
$5,895
Camera West
UsedOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Leica M version
Above RRP +39%
$9,995
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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 $5,995 in United States (asking prices over 11 days); today from $5,995.
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 9% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $9,595 | $5,995 |
| United Kingdom | — | £4,406.70≈ $5,898 |
| EuropeCheapest | €7,848.90≈ $8,763 | €4,390≈ $4,901 |
| Australia | A$15,600≈ $10,719 | A$9,000≈ $6,184 |
| Singapore | S$12,850≈ $10,027 | — |
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
$5,995
Usually $5,995 to $5,995 · 11 days, 23 listings
Cheapest used today
$5,995
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $5,200 | $5,995 | $5,995 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $5,995 | $5,995 | $5,995 | 5 |
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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Alternatives to the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.
Leica
Noctilux-M 50 f/0.95 ASPH.
50mm f/0.95 · 2008
- Manual focus
- 700 g
Leica
Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH.
50mm f/1.4 · 2023
- Manual focus
- 377 g
More Leica lenses
- Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2015
- Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. · 2016
- APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. · 2021
- Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2022
- Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. · 2023
- Noctilux-M 35 f/1.2 ASPH. · 2026
- Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-90 f/2.8-4 ASPH. · 2015
- Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. · 2016
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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