What is the cheapest used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) in the UK?

The cheapest used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) currently listed is £367.12 at eBay, based on 3 listings compared across 3 UK retailers.

How many used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) listings available across 3 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) use?

The Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) features a Full Frame sensor.

Is the used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) going up or down in price?

Over the past week the average used price has fallen 78.1%, from £1829 to around £400, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) for Sale — From £367

£367.12 Low price

£3290.00 High price

3 Listings

3 Retailers

1 New this week

Great for: street portrait landscape travel

Highly sought-after vintage wide-angle lens for Leica L39 screw mount cameras.

The Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 8-element design is a highly sought-after early version of the Summicron 35mm, produced from 1958 using a unique 8-element optical formula. The L39 (Leica Thread Mount) variant was produced for use on Leica screw-mount cameras (IIIg, IIIf, etc.) and Leica M cameras via L39-to-M adapter. The 8-element formula produces a distinctive rendering character.

35mm focal length, f/2 maximum aperture, 8-element optical formula (unusual design), Leica Thread Mount (L39/LTM) chrome finish, rangefinder-coupled.

The Summicron 35mm 8-element is among the most collectible Leitz lenses ever produced, prized for its distinctive rendering — complex aberration correction in the 8-element formula produces a unique character, particularly in the bokeh transition zone. Optically different from all subsequent Summicron 35mm designs. Chrome examples are rarer than black paint versions.

Inspect all 8 elements carefully for fungus, haze, and coating condition — this is a critically valuable collectible where optical condition drives most of the value. Verify L39 thread engagement is clean. Test rangefinder coupling. Check aperture blades. Authenticity verification by a Leica expert is recommended for high-value examples.

Avg £400, down 78.1% over 1 week

Price history ↓

Get Alerts

Email me when a match is listed.

As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase through eBay links on this page.

ProductPriceRetailer

Leica 3.5cm Summaron + FOOKH The Latent Image

£400.00

The Latent Image

Leica 35mm f2 Summicron (8 Element) Chrome L39 A5051909 Exc+ Aperture UK

£3290.00

Aperture UK

Leitz Summicron F/2 35mm Screw In Bayonet With Finder Leather Case eBay

£367.12

eBay

Used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) price history

Tracking the used Leitz Summicron 35mm f/2 (8 Element, Chrome, L39) price? Over the past week, the average has fallen 78.1%, from £1829 to around £400. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £384 and £1845 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 6 Jul – 20 Jul 2026.