Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 Version V in black, the definitive M standard lens in discreet finish at potentially accessible pricing.
The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 (Black, V) is the fifth-version ('Type V') standard prime for the Leica M mount in black finish. Type V = the current production design, introduced 1994. The Summicron-M 50mm f/2 is Leica's reference standard prime — continuously produced since 1953. Leica M mount.
f/2 maximum aperture. 50mm focal length (full-frame standard prime). Type V (5th version, current). Black finish. Rangefinder-coupled. At approximately 240g. Leica M mount.
The Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Type V is the contemporary production version — a 6-element optical design refined over decades. Highly regarded for its technical performance and compact size. Compatible with all Leica M bodies from the M3 onwards. The Type V may have ROM/6-bit coding depending on production date.
On the used market the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 (Black, V) is a consistently sought-after standard prime. Condition checks: front element, rangefinder coupling. Leica M mount — Type V (current production).