Classic Leica M2 rangefinder kit with 50mm f/2.8 — the working photographer's Leica.
The Leica M2 with 50mm f/2.8 lens is a classic Leica rangefinder kit combining one of the most popular M-mount cameras with a compact standard lens. The M2 simplified the M3 by adding 35mm framelines while removing the self-timer and self-resetting frame counter, creating a practical workhorse favoured by photojournalists.
The M2's viewfinder includes framelines for 35mm, 50mm, and 90mm lenses, making it more versatile than the M3 for wide-angle photography. The 50mm f/2.8 lens — likely an Elmar — provides a compact standard perspective with the optical quality Leica is renowned for in a lightweight, collapsible or rigid barrel.
Build quality is to Leica's legendary standards with brass construction and chrome plating. The M2 is considered by many to be the most practical and well-balanced Leica M camera ever produced, with a shooting experience that remains rewarding decades after manufacture. Many working photographers preferred it over the M3.
On the used market, the Leica M2 with lens commands strong prices that reflect the camera's enduring reputation as the ideal photojournalist's Leica. For photographers wanting the classic Leica M experience with 35mm frameline support, it provides one of the finest rangefinder shooting experiences available.