Legendary Leitz 8-element Summicron 35mm f/2 in L39 — one of the most coveted Leica lenses.
The Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 eight-element in L39 mount is one of the most celebrated Leica lenses ever produced, renowned for its distinctive rendering that combines sharpness with a three-dimensional quality few other lenses achieve. The chrome L39 (screw-mount) version is the earliest and rarest variant of this legendary design.
Optical quality delivers the unique rendering that has made the eight-element Summicron 35mm a cult favourite. The lens produces images with remarkable depth, microcontrast, and a three-dimensional pop that modern aspherical designs rarely replicate. The eight-element design was computationally advanced for its era.
Build quality is to Leitz's exacting standards with chromed brass construction and the precision machining that defines vintage Leica optics. The L39 screw mount provides compatibility with Leica thread-mount rangefinders and adapts to M-mount and mirrorless cameras. Surviving examples in good condition are increasingly scarce.
One of the most sought-after and valuable Leica lenses on the used market, the eight-element Summicron 35mm L39 commands premium prices that continue to rise. For Leica collectors and photographers who prize unique rendering character above modern convenience, it represents a genuine photographic treasure.