What is the cheapest used Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) in the UK?

The cheapest used Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) currently listed is £69.00 at MrCAD, based on 11 listings compared across 5 UK retailers.

How many used Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 11 used Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) listings available across 5 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) use?

The Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) features a Full Frame sensor.

Used Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (LTM) for Sale — From £69

£69.00 Low price

£1506.95 High price

11 Listings

5 Retailers

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The original Leica standard lens — Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 that defined 35mm photography.

The Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 in Leica thread mount is the lens that defined 35mm photography — the original standard lens for Leica cameras from the earliest days. The four-element Elmar formula established the optical benchmark for compact camera lenses and was produced in many variants spanning decades of Leica production.

Optical quality delivers the characteristic Elmar rendering — sharp centre performance with a gentle fall-off that many photographers find more pleasing than clinically perfect modern designs. The f/3.5 aperture reflects the optical constraints of the era but provides adequate speed for daylight photography and moderate indoor use.

Build quality is to Leitz's legendary standards with chromed or nickel-plated brass construction depending on the production era. The collapsible or rigid barrel variants are precisely machined. The L39 thread mount provides compatibility with all Leica thread-mount rangefinders and adapts to M-mount and mirrorless cameras.

On the used market, the Leitz Elmar 50mm f/3.5 is one of the most historically significant photographic lenses ever produced. For collectors it represents the birth of 35mm photography, and for shooters it provides a distinctive vintage rendering experience. Prices vary enormously depending on age, condition, and serial number.