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Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2

Leica · 2026

In production35mm

Limited-edition Classic Line reinterpretation of the Elcan 66mm f/2, a lens designed at Ernst Leitz Canada in the late 1960s by Dr Walter Mandler for the US Navy. Leica says it is optimised and adapted to meet today's standards. Limited to 660 copies.

Focal length
66mm
Max aperture
f/2
Mount
Leica M
Format
35mm

Known for

    Considerations

    • Limited to 660 copies
    • Optical construction, weight and close-focus distance not stated in the source

    Optical characteristics

    Ratings not yet published

    Buying guide

    Available to order from September 2026. Serial number 001 is to be auctioned at the Leitz Photographica Auction in Wetzlar in November. The mount is not stated outright; the source places the lens in the Leica M system.

    Specifications

    MountLeica M
    Focal Length66mm
    Max Aperturef/2

    Optical design

    Formulaunknown
    Coatingunknown