New: Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 – One of the rarest lenses in Leica M history has been reinterpreted in a limited edition.
The Summicron-M 66 f/2 carries forward the legacy forged by one of the most extraordinary chapters in the history of the Leica M series. With a focal length that is unique to Leica, it is modelled on the historic Elcan 66 mm f/2 lens, designed by Walter Mandler specifically for the US Navy in the late 1960s. Building on the optical design of the original model, this reinterpretation also impresses with its exceptional image quality and soft bokeh effect at a wide aperture. When stopped down, it produces a precise image characterised by great attention to detail and high contrast.
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New: Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2
Leica Classic Line
A reinterpretation of the historic, rare Elcan 66 mm f/2 lens with its unique focal length.
A Lens Devised for a Secret Mission
In the late 1960s, Dr. Walter Mandler designed the Elcan 66 mm f/2 lens specifically for the U.S. Navy. Only a few were ever produced, making this focal length—the only 66mm in the Leica range—one of the rarest lenses in M history. The new Summicron-M 66 f/2, limited to 660 units, continues this extraordinary legacy as part of the Leica Classic Line, reinterpreting this historic rarity.
Character at Every Aperture
When used at wide aperture, the Summicron-M 66 f/2 produces a soft bokeh effect that flatters portraits. When stopped down, it produces brilliantly sharp images that are rich in detail and contrast. This is precisely what the original was designed for. And it is exactly what the reinterpreted version delivers. Its distinctive focal length produces images that are full of character.
Key information:
– A reinterpretation of the rare Elcan 66 mm f/2 lens
– 66mm focal length – unique to Leica
– Limited to 660 units
– Lens from the Leica Classic Line
– Soft bokeh effect and high contrast
– The aperture ring rotates in the opposite direction to standard M-Lenses
– Made in Germany