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*'''Leica Order No.''' 11 856 - 11 868 - 11 869 - 11 623 - 11 621 (silver-S-mount) / '''LLC''' - 127  
*'''Leica Order No.''' 11855-silver - 11856-silver - 11868-black anodized - 11869-titan - 11623-black - 11621-silver-S-mount / '''LLC''' - 127  
*'''Production era''' - 1992-2005, 17,132+ lenses
*'''Production era''' - 1992-2005, 18,132+ lenses
*'''Variants''' -  Black, chrome and titanium versions
*'''Variants''' -  Black, chrome, titanium and scalloped focusing knurl (SFK) versions
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M-bayonet (Screw-mount in limited edition - see Forum discussion [1] [2] [3] below)
*'''Lens mount''' - Leica M-bayonet (Screw-mount in limited edition - see Forum discussion [1] [2] [3] below)
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 7 /5
*'''Number of lenses /groups''' - 7 /5
*'''F stop range''' - f/1.4-f/16
*'''F stop range''' - f/1.4-f/16 with half click-stops
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 0.7 m /2.30 ft
*'''Closest focusing distance''' - 0.7 m /2.30 ft
*'''Smallest object field''' - 277 x 416 mm
*'''Smallest object field''' - 277 x 416 mm
*'''Diaphragm setting /type''' -
*'''Diaphragm setting /type''' - 12-blade
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 45 degrees
*'''Angle of view''' diagonal - 45 degrees
*'''Filter type''' -  E46
*'''Filter type''' -  E46
*'''Hood''' - Built-in telescoping hood
*'''Hood''' - Built-in telescoping hood
*'''Accessories''' -  
*'''Accessories''' -  
*'''Materials''' -  Black anodized aluminum; silver or titanium lacquered brass
*'''Materials''' -  Black anodized aluminum (known as black chrome); black, silver or titanium lacquered brass
*'''Dimensions''' (length x diameter) - 54.5 x 47.7 mm / 2.15 x 1.88 in
*'''Dimensions''' (length x diameter) - 54.5 x 47.7 mm / 2.15 x 1.88 in
*'''Weight''' - 275 g /9.70 oz in black; 380 g /13.4 oz in silver & titanium
*'''Weight''' - 275 g /9.70 oz in black; 380 g /13.4 oz in silver & titanium
*'''Inscription''' - LEICA SUMMILUX 1:1.4/50 E46 388XXXX
*'''Inscription''' - LEICA SUMMILUX 1:1.4/50 E46 388XXXX
*'''Designer''' -
*'''Designer''' - [[Peter Karbe]] (with telescoping hood by [[Rolf Crema]])
*'''Tech Data''' - [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3a/Puts-2002-M-lenses.pdf Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf] - pgs. 43 - 51
 
== Comment ==
 
*'''On the street''' - $US 1,800 in 2010
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/page57.html Erwin Puts]
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/50mm-f14.htm Ken Rockwell]
**[http://stevehuffphotos.com/Steve_Huff_Photos/Blog/Entries/2009/7/8_THE_LEICA_50_SUMMILUX_1.4_PRE-ASPH_LENS_REVIEW.html Steve Huff]
*'''Forum discussion'''
*'''Forum discussion'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/4044-buying-50-summilux-asph-one.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/7115-summilux-m-50mm-f-1-4-a.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/7115-summilux-m-50mm-f-1-4-a-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/digital-forum/7115-summilux-m-50mm-f-1-4-a-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible-3.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-collectors-historica/15886-what-best-ltm-lens-possible-3.html]
*'''Reviews'''
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/73740-50mm-summilux-vs-asph.html]
**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/lenses/page57.html The Tao of Leica]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/74096-question-50mm-pre-asph.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/77489-50-summilux-asph-pre-asph-differences.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/77489-50-summilux-asph-pre-asph-differences-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/90997-summilux-50mm-type-1-a.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/112667-fed-up-waiting-50mm-lux-thinking.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/112667-fed-up-waiting-50mm-lux-thinking-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/129630-50mm-pre-asph-lux-new-ish.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/129630-50mm-pre-asph-lux-new-ish-2.html]
**[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134239-can-i-use-my-50mm-f1.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134239-can-i-use-my-50mm-f1-2.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134239-can-i-use-my-50mm-f1-3.html]


== 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M III Serial Numbers ==
== Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M III Serial Numbers ==


{| class="prettytable"
{| class="prettytable"
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!Total
!Total
|-
|-
|3588960||3590459||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1992||1500
|3588960||3590459||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black-11114+silver-11855)||1992||1500
|-
|-
|3653421||3653695||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||275
|3653421||3653695||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||275
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|3655716||3655821||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||106
|3655716||3655821||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||106
|-
|-
|3660831||3661830||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||1000
|3660831||3661830||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+black)||1994||1000
|-
|-
|3675531||3676530||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1994||1000
|3675531||3676530||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+black)||1994||1000 [[~ 3676430 (black)]]
|-
|-
|3689931||3690930||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan)||1995||1000
|3689931||3690930||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan)||1995||1000
|-
|-
|3693931||3694930||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1995||1000
|3693931||3694930||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+silver+black)||1995||1000
|-
|-
|3726303||3726553||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1995||251
|3726303||3726553||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1995||251
|-
|-
|3760000||3760999||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1996||1000
|3760000||3760999||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)||1996||1000
|-
|-
|3772930||3773929||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||1997||1000
|3772930||3773929||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)||1997||1000
|-
|-
|3868267||3868616||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount)||1999||350
|3868267||3868616||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount)||1999||350
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|-
|3881947||3882246||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount)||1999||300
|3881947||3882246||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount)||1999||300
|-
|3902076||3903075||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)||2000||1000
|-
|-
|3929514||3930513||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2001||1000
|3929514||3930513||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2001||1000
|-
|-
|3964511||3965510||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2003||1000
|3964511||3965510||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)||2003||1000 [[~ 3965097 (silver)]]
|-
|-
|3977089||3977588||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2004||500
|3977089||3977588||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2004||500
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|3988719||3989218||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2005||500
|3988719||3989218||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2005||500
|-
|-
|3990069||3991118||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2005||1050
|3990069||3991118||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver)||2005||1050
|-
|-
|3991869||3992870||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2005||1000
|3991869||3992870||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 ||2005||1000
|-
|-
| -4010599-||-4011798-||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (11 623-black)||2006||unknown
| -4010031||4011798-||Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (11 623-black)||2006||1768+
|-
|-
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1992-2005||17,132
|TOTAL||ASSIGNED||SERIAL NUMBERS ||1992-2005||18,132
|-
|-
Serial numbers compiled from [http://www.imx.nl/photo/downloads/files/leicapocket_pod1.pdf Puts Pocket Pod]<br>
Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-wiki.en/images/3/3e/Leica-puts-pocket-book.pdf Puts Pocket Pod.pdf]<br>[[~ stolen lens, please report if found on sale]]
|}
|}
Lens superseded by [[50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M]]

Latest revision as of 17:18, 14 October 2014

M-50f14-t.jpg

  • Leica Order No. 11855-silver - 11856-silver - 11868-black anodized - 11869-titan - 11623-black - 11621-silver-S-mount / LLC - 127
  • Production era - 1992-2005, 18,132+ lenses
  • Variants - Black, chrome, titanium and scalloped focusing knurl (SFK) versions
  • Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet (Screw-mount in limited edition - see Forum discussion [1] [2] [3] below)
  • Number of lenses /groups - 7 /5
  • F stop range - f/1.4-f/16 with half click-stops
  • Closest focusing distance - 0.7 m /2.30 ft
  • Smallest object field - 277 x 416 mm
  • Diaphragm setting /type - 12-blade
  • Angle of view diagonal - 45 degrees
  • Filter type - E46
  • Hood - Built-in telescoping hood
  • Accessories -
  • Materials - Black anodized aluminum (known as black chrome); black, silver or titanium lacquered brass
  • Dimensions (length x diameter) - 54.5 x 47.7 mm / 2.15 x 1.88 in
  • Weight - 275 g /9.70 oz in black; 380 g /13.4 oz in silver & titanium
  • Inscription - LEICA SUMMILUX 1:1.4/50 E46 388XXXX
  • Designer - Peter Karbe (with telescoping hood by Rolf Crema)
  • Tech Data - Erwin Puts (2002) Leica M-Lenses.pdf - pgs. 43 - 51

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Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M III Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses and Puts Pocket Pod.pdf
~ stolen lens, please report if found on sale
SN Start SN End Product Year Total
3588960 3590459 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black-11114+silver-11855) 1992 1500
3653421 3653695 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 1994 275
3655716 3655821 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 1994 106
3660831 3661830 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+black) 1994 1000
3675531 3676530 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+black) 1994 1000 ~ 3676430 (black)
3689931 3690930 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan) 1995 1000
3693931 3694930 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (titan+silver+black) 1995 1000
3726303 3726553 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 1995 251
3760000 3760999 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black) 1996 1000
3772930 3773929 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black) 1997 1000
3868267 3868616 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount) 1999 350
3870167 3871166 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black) 1999 1000
3877167 3877466 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount) 1999 300
3881947 3882246 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver-S-mount) 1999 300
3902076 3903075 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black) 2000 1000
3929514 3930513 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2001 1000
3964511 3965510 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver) 2003 1000 ~ 3965097 (silver)
3977089 3977588 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2004 500
3979589 3980088 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2004 500
3982051 3982550 Summilux-M Titan 5 cm 1:1.4 (titanium) 2004 500
3982551 3983050 Summilux-M Schw 5 cm 1:1.4 (black) 2004 500
3985034 3985533 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2004 500
3988719 3989218 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2005 500
3990069 3991118 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver) 2005 1050
3991869 3992870 Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 2005 1000
-4010031 4011798- Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (11 623-black) 2006 1768+
TOTAL ASSIGNED SERIAL NUMBERS 1992-2005 18,132
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