Leica's vintage Summilux 50mm — L39 screw mount version in silver finish, collector's item.
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 in Silver L39 screw mount is a vintage version of the original Summilux 50mm from the early 1960s. The L39 screw mount predates the M bayonet — this lens requires an adapter for use on M-mount bodies.
Optically characterful — early Summilux rendering with the distinctive look of 1960s fast Leica glass. The vintage rendering has a devoted following among collectors and creative photographers who appreciate the period optical character.
Leica L39 screw mount in silver chrome finish. The L39 mount works on M-mount bodies via the standard Leica L39-to-M adapter ring. Vintage construction with 43mm filter thread. 100cm minimum focus distance.
Available used at professional to luxury prices — vintage Leica glass maintains significant collector value. The L39 mount limits direct use without an adapter. For Leica collectors and vintage lens enthusiasts who appreciate early Summilux character.