50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M

• Leica Order No. - 11891-black - 11892-silver - 11628-LHSAchrom.MP3

• Production era - 2006-Current - black chrome edition of 500 in 2015 (shown w/ hood)

• Variants - Black, Silver and limited edition MP3 versions in Black paint and Chrome (shown)

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet

• Number of lenses/groups - 8 /5

• Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞

• Aperture - f/1.4 - f/16 - Setting /Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available, 9-blade manual diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 271 x 407 mm / 1:11.3

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

• Position of entrance pupil - 12.7 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-on filters size E46, non-rotating / Built-in, telescopic, lockable (except for limited edition MP 3 version w/43mm filter)

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Chrome plated brass - Black anodized aluminum - Black paint and chrome plated brass MP 3 limited editions

• Focal length - 51.6 mm / 2 in

• Length to bayonet flange - 52.5 mm / 2.1 in

• Largest diameter - 53.5 mm / 2.1 in

• Weight - Chrome plated brass approx. 460 grams /16.2 oz - Black anodized /black chrome aluminum 335 grams /11.8 oz
• Inscription - LEICA SUMMILUX-M ASPH. 1:1.4/50 E46 4XXXXXX
• Designer - Peter Karbe 22 Feb 2004
• Leica Tech Data - 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M.pdf - courtesy Summilux.net

Comment

• On the street - $US 4,395 in 2012 - 3,500 in 2010 - 3,595 in 2008 - Black chrome $US 3,950 in 2015
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Leica 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses
~ stolen lens, please report if found on sale

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-3979722	3992771-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+titan+chrom.MP3)	2006	13,050+ ~ 3992701 (silver)
-4000044	4011769-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2007	11,726+
-4038335	4069477-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)	2008	31,143+ ~4038372
-4069765	4102485-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2009	32,721+
-4102545	4116998-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2010	14,454+ ~4104176
-4123003	4127983-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2011	4,981+
-4132495	4162622-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2012	30,128+
-4203402	4214858-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)	2013	11,457+ ~4203502
-4244010	~ 4245234	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver)	2013	1,225+
unknown	~ 4264495	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)	2014	unknown
-4316136	4317002-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (blackchrom)	2015	500
-4296628	unknown	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver)	2015	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2006-Current	unknown