Iconic Leica Summicron 35mm f/2 in chrome, the benchmark wide-angle for the M rangefinder system.
The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 (Chrome) is a wide-angle prime for the Leica M mount in chrome finish — representing a pre-ASPH production version of Leica's classic 35mm Summicron. The chrome finish indicates earlier production (pre-ASPH versions, 1958-1997). Leica M mount.
f/2 maximum aperture. 35mm focal length (full-frame wide angle). Chrome finish. Pre-ASPH optical design. Rangefinder-coupled. At approximately 180g. Leica M mount.
The pre-ASPH Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Chrome has a distinctive vintage rendering — the classic formulas (6-element versions are particularly sought-after for their bokeh character at f/2). Different from the current ASPH version (1997+) which is sharper and more corrected.
On the used market the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 (Chrome) is a sought-after vintage wide prime. Condition checks: front element, rangefinder coupling, lens version (6-element vs 8-element). Leica M mount — pre-ASPH Chrome.