Leitz/Leica 85mm (8.5cm) F1.5 Summarex |
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$764.80 |
The 8.5cm (85mm) F1.5 SUMMAREX LEICA's/LEITZ's Consumate SM/LTM Portrait Lens
One of the most wonderful rare lenses ever designed and executed for Leica SM (and, with a proper adapter, for Leica M [not supplied]) for Portrait photography. Achieves previously unattainable control of Depth Of Field combined with excellent Bokeh. The price of this lens is deeply discounted for the various aesthetic and optical flaws (cleaning marks and very shallow scratches) that it suffers and which our testing indicate will have no significant performance consequences. If you buy this lens and find otherwise or are not pleased for any reason, you may return it for a full refund. |
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Rare and very sought after 8.5cm (85mm) F1.5 SUMMAREX
 
A nearly symmetric double Gauss seven element optical execution. Leica's first high speed ultra fast medium telephoto PORTRAIT LENS. Came first in black (in very low numbers during WWII) later in chrome. Produced only in screw mount. Later serial numbers were supplied with "M" adapters. Superb portrait lens with amazing Depth Of Field (DOF) control.
| Filter size |
E58 |
| Focal Length (Begin) |
85mm (8.5cm) |
| Type of Lens (mount[s]) |
Leica SM |
| Elements / Groups |
7/5 Seven Elements in Five Groups |
| Coating Type |
Uncoated early Coated later |
| Floating Element Design (non-zoom models) |
No |
| F Stop (begin) |
1.5 |
| F Stop (End) |
16 |
| Camera Format Type |
24mm X 36mm |
| Exposure Control Modes |
Fully Manual |
| Weight |
800g (1 3/4 lb) |
| Color Scheme(s) |
Black Painted
Chrome |
| Date/Event of introduction |
1940 (as 9.0cm similar optical formulation) ; 1943 as 8.5cm |
| Focusing System/Method (Lens) |
Conventional Physical Displacement |
| Type of Lens Formula |
Short Telephoto (Portrait) |
| Date of Final Production or Date of Withdrawal |
1954 |
| Type of Camera |
Rangefinder (mechanical) |
| Aperture Mechanism |
Manual |
| Angle of View |
28 degrees |
| Focusing Range |
1m (40") to Infinity |
New in box with warranty papers as it came from the dealer Indistinguishable from new but no box or no papers or both Very close to new condition with only subtle signs of use or handling. Extremely nice condition but does show some handling and use but no hard use whatsoever. Excellent condition but shows some wear and use. Perfectly Excellent operating condition but cosmetics leave something to be desired. Usable but has mechanical, optical and cosmetic issues as indicated in individual descriptions Issues as indicated in individual descriptions Very significant conditions as indicated in individual descriptions. The lower end of this range is basically a paperweight that looks something like it might once have taken some pictures.
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