50mm f/1.4 Summilux-R II

• Leica Order No. - 11344 . LLC - 128

• Production era 1998-2009, 2,700+ lenses

• Variants - Non-ROM & ROM versions

• Lens mount - LEICA R-bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9, additional electronic exposure control

• Number of lenses /groups - 8 / 7

• Focusing range - 0.5 m / 20 in < ∞

• Aperture - f/1.4 - f/16 - Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 178 x 266 mm / 1:7.4

• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 47°, 40°, 27°

• Position of entrance pupil - 28 mm / 1.1 in (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 60 / Built-in, telescopic

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Anodized aluminum and optical glass

• Focal length - 52.3 mm / 2 in

• Length to bayonet flange - 51 mm / 2 in

• Largest diameter - 70 mm / 2.76 in

• Weight - 710 g / 17.3 oz

• Inscription - SUMMILUX-R 1:1.4/50.

• Leica Tech Data - 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-R II.pdf

Comment

• On the street - $US 2,000 (2008 used) - 600 (non-ROM) - 790 (ROM) in 2010
• Reviews
  • Puts-R courtesy of Mario Mazziol
  • Erwin Puts pg. 88
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50mm f/1.4 Summilux R II Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
3794010	3794509	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	1997	500
3797910	3798409	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	1997	500
3820625	3821624	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	1998	1000
3939614	3940113	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	2002	500
3989869	3990068	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	2005	200
unknown	unknown	50mm f/1.4 Summilux R	2006-2009	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	1997-2005	2,700