Classic Leica Rigid Summicron 50mm f/2 — safe on digital M bodies with proven optics.
The Leitz Summicron 50mm f/2 Rigid version 2 is a classic Leica M-mount standard lens from the era that transitioned from collapsible to rigid barrel designs. The rigid barrel eliminated the risk of the collapsible mechanism damaging digital sensor glass, making it the preferred choice for Leica digital M cameras.
Optical quality is excellent with the Summicron formula delivering sharp, contrasty images with the natural rendering that has made the Summicron 50mm one of photography's most enduring lens designs. The rigid v2 represents a mature evolution of the design with the optical performance that defines the Summicron name.
Build quality is to Leitz's legendary standards with chromed brass construction, smooth helicoid focusing, and the mechanical precision that has kept these lenses functioning perfectly for over sixty years. The rigid barrel provides a more substantial feel than collapsible versions and is safer on digital M bodies.
On the used market, the Rigid Summicron v2 is sought after for both film and digital Leica M use. For Leica M photographers wanting a classic Summicron that is safe on digital bodies, the rigid version provides the optical quality and mechanical reliability that the Summicron name guarantees.