75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M

• Leica Order No. - 11637

• Production era - 2005-Current < 1,653+ lenses

• Manufacturer - Schneider

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet

• Number of lenses/groups - 7 /5

• F stop range - f/2-f/16

• Entrance Pupil position - 30.1 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Closest focusing distance - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft

• Smallest object field - 169 x 254 mm

• Maximum magnification - 1:7

• Diaphragm setting / type - Preset 9-blade, with click-stops, half values available

• Angle of view diagonal, horizontal, vertical - 32°, 27°, 18°

• Filter type - Internal thread for screw-on filters size E49, non-rotating

• Lens hood - Built-in, telescopic, lockable

• Accessories - UVa Filter E49 13328, Universal Polarizing Filter 13356, Polarizing Filter 14418, Leica M Viewfinder Magnifiers 1.25x & 1.4x 12004 - 12006

• Materials - Anodized aluminum, brass, and optical glass

• Dimensions Length x Diameter - 66.8 x 58 mm / 2.6 x 2.3 in

• Weight - 430 g / 15.2 oz

• Inscription - APO-SUMMICRON-M 1:2/75 ASPH. E49

• Leica Tech Data - 75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M.pdf

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• On the street - $US 3,295 in 2008 - 2,225 in 2010
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• From Erwin Puts Blog "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy. For this moment in time I would propose the following set:

Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH

Summilux-M 1.4/35 mm ASPH (latest version)

Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH

Here are the arguments: . . ."

• Erwin Puts 82
• Erwin Puts 83
• Marco Cavina

Leica 75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from Puts Pocket Pod
~ stolen lens, please report if found on sale

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3983051	3983073	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2004	25
3986034	3986433	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2004	400
3986584	3986843	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2005	260
3988144	3988493	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2005	350
3989219	3989365	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2005	150
-3993946	4004757-	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2006	10,812+ ~3999265
-unknown	4007331-	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2007	unknown
-4044657	4045124-	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2008	468+
-4071637	unknown-	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2010	unknown
-4122527	4122572-	75mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M	2012	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2004-2005	1,653+