Leica's vintage fast 50mm — Summarit f/1.5 in L39 screw mount, a post-war classic.
The Leica Summarit 50mm f/1.5 (LTM) is a vintage fast standard prime from 1949 in Leica's L39 screw mount — one of the fastest post-war Leica lenses. The Summarit designation indicates f/1.5 maximum aperture.
Optically characterful — vintage 1949 rendering with the dreamy wide-open quality of post-war fast lenses. Sharp from f/4. The f/1.5 was extremely fast for its era. The rendering has a devoted following among vintage lens enthusiasts.
Leica L39 screw mount. 1949 production. The L39 mount works on M bodies via adapter. Vintage construction. The Summarit f/1.5 was the predecessor to the Summilux f/1.4 designation.
Available used at mid-range to professional prices. A piece of Leica post-war history. The vintage rendering has appeal for creative and film photography. Check for haze, cleaning marks, and smooth operation. For Leica vintage collectors.