Leitz Summicron-R 50mm f/2 Lens – Leica R Mount – 3rd Cam – Serviced

Description:
Leitz Wetzlar Summicron-R 50mm f/2 standard prime lens with Leica R mount and 3rd cam coupling, compatible with Leica R3 through R7 bodies. Renowned for its optical precision, creamy rendering, and classic German engineering, this lens is ideal for portraiture, documentary, and low-light photography. Made in Wetzlar, Germany.

Condition:
Overall Condition: Excellent

Fully tested and working. Focus and aperture rings smooth and precise. Lens optics clean with no haze or fungus, just been stripped and cleaned. Aperture blades snappy. Light cosmetic wear to barrel consistent with age. Please refer to photos for detailed condition.

Included:

• Leitz Summicron-R 50mm f/2 lens (3rd Cam)

Collectors Notes:
The Summicron-R 50mm f/2 is a cornerstone of Leica’s R-system, offering exceptional sharpness and tonal depth. The 3rd cam version ensures full metering compatibility with later R-series bodies while retaining backward usability. Increasingly sought after for adapted mirrorless use, this lens delivers the classic Summicron look in a robust SLR format.

Key Features:

• Leica R mount (manual focus)
• Focal length: 50mm
• Aperture range: f/2 to f/16
• 3rd cam coupling for full Leica R compatibility
• Multi-coated optics
• 55mm filter thread
• Minimum focus distance: 0.5m
• Solid metal construction
• Made in Wetzlar, Germany
• Compatible with Leica R3–R7 and adapted mirrorless systems

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