Lexicon & Catalog
Codewords & Order Codes Lexicon
Historical 5-letter telegraphic words and modern 5-digit order numbers decoded. Essential for cataloging and collector provenance.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (FLE II, Black)
The 2022 FLE II update featuring 0.4m close-focus capability, integrated round pull-out hood, and 11 aperture blades.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (FLE II, Silver)
Silver anodized version of the 2022 FLE II with 0.4m close-focusing.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (FLE I, Black)
First Floating Element (FLE) version with metal screw-on hood, eliminating focus shift.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (FLE I, Silver)
Silver anodized finish of the original 2010 FLE Summilux 35.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (Black, Pre-FLE)
First mass-production single aspherical 35mm Summilux replacing the AA.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (Silver, Pre-FLE)
Silver brass version of the 1994 ASPH pre-FLE.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Aspherical (Double Aspherical / AA)
Legendary dual hand-ground aspherical surfaces. Only ~2,000 produced.
Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 Classic (Steel Rim Re-issue)
Official heritage remanufacture of the 1961 Steel Rim with vintage glow.
Summilux 35mm f/1.4 (Steel Rim Original / v2)
Original Steel Rim (1961) and later v2 pre-ASPH standard production.
Summilux 35mm f/1.4 with M3 Goggles (Ocular)
Steel Rim version equipped with viewfinder optical goggles for Leica M3.
Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (v6 / 2016 Edition, Black)
Current 35mm Summicron ASPH with 11 aperture blades and screw-on metal hood.
Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (v6 / 2016 Edition, Silver)
Silver chrome version of the 2016 35mm Summicron ASPH.
Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (v5, Black)
First aspherical Summicron 35, the default documentary lens for 2 decades.
Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (v5, Silver)
Solid brass silver chrome edition of the v5 ASPH.
Summicron 35mm f/2 (v4 King of Bokeh / v3 Canada)
Famous 7-element King of Bokeh (v4) and Canadian v3.
Summicron 35mm f/2 (v2 6-Element)
First 6-element Mandler redesign.
APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH
Apochromatic reference 35 with 0.3m close focus capability.
Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH II (Black, Close-Focus)
Latest 2023 redesigned Summilux 50 with 0.45m close-focus and 11-blade diaphragm.
Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH II (Silver, Close-Focus)
Silver edition of the 2023 0.45m close-focus Summilux 50 ASPH II.
Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH (Peter Karbe, Black)
Peter Karbe optical breakthrough: floating element, built-in hood, reference fast fifty.
Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH (Silver Brass)
Silver solid brass edition of the 2004 50 Summilux ASPH.
APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH (Black)
The optical sharpness benchmark touching 100% MTF curve.
APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH (Silver)
Silver chrome edition of the reference APO 50.
Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH (Black)
World fastest production 35mm full frame lens.
Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0 (E58)
Legendary Walter Mandler f/1.0 with E58 filter thread.
Noctilux-M 50mm f/1.0 (E60, Built-in Hood)
Later version f/1.0 with E60 thread and integrated pull-out hood.
Leica M11 (Black)
60MP full-frame rangefinder in black aluminum.
Leica M11 (Silver)
60MP full-frame rangefinder in silver brass.
Leica M11-P (Silver)
Discreet M11 with Content Credentials security.
Leica M11-P (Black)
Black version of M11-P with matte dark engraving.
Leica M11-D
Screenless digital rangefinder for pure analog photography ritual.
Leica M10 (Black Chrome)
Slim analog-thickness body with dedicated ISO dial.
Leica M10 (Silver Chrome)
Silver edition of the slim digital M10.
Leica M9 / M Typ 240 (Black)
Historic 18MP full-frame Kodak CCD digital rangefinder.
Leica M9 (Steel Grey)
Iconic launch colorway for the original M9.
Leica M6 (2022 Re-issue)
Official modern remanufacture of the mechanical M6.
Leica M6 (2022 Re-issue Black Chrome)
Standard production 2022 M6 black chrome body.
Leica M6 Classic (Black Chrome)
Original classic M6 with built-in LED light meter.
Leica M6 Classic (Silver Chrome)
Silver chrome edition of the original classic M6.
Leica MP (Black Paint)
Mechanical perfection film body in glossy black paint over brass.
Leica MP (Silver Chrome)
Silver chrome edition of the mechanical MP.
Leica Q (Typ 116)
Groundbreaking 24MP full-frame compact with Summilux 28/1.7.
Leica Q2
47.3MP weather-sealed fixed-lens compact.
Leica Q3 (Black)
60MP compact with 8K, tilting screen, and phase-detect AF.
Leica Q3 43 (APO 43mm f/2)
APO-Summicron 43mm f/2 ASPH normal lens edition of Q3.
Leica SL3 (Black)
60MP flagship mirrorless with hybrid autofocus and 8K.
Leica I (Model A)
Original code word for the first production model Leica.
Leica II (Model D)
First coupled rangefinder Leica camera body.
Leica III (Model F)
Model F with slow speed dial down to 1 second.
Leica IIIa (Model G)
Introduced 1/1000s top shutter speed.
Leica IIIb
Viewfinder and rangefinder eyepieces unified closely.
Leica IIIc
Die-cast unibody chassis Leica.
Leica IIIf (Black Dial)
Flash-synchronised screw-mount body.
Leica IIIg
Ultimate screw-mount Leica with brightline framelines.
Leica M3 (Double Stroke)
Original code word for Leica M3 body.
Elmar 50mm f/3.5
Classic 4-element 3-group collapsible standard lens.
Summicron 50mm f/2 (Rigid)
Rigid chrome Summicron 50mm f/2 for M bayonet.
Summicron 50mm f/2 (Dual-Range)
Dual-Range Summicron with close-focus optical goggle.
Summicron 35mm f/2 (8-Element)
8-element in 6 groups wide-angle lens (八枚玉).
Summar 50mm f/2
First fast standard 50mm f/2 lens.
Optical Near-Focusing Device
Near-focus attachment for collapsible 50mm lenses.
Rangefinder Attachment
Short base rangefinder mounted on accessory shoe.