The Digital M Era · 2006–present

Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (2016)

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Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (2016)
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Leica reworked the ASPH in 2016 with updated coatings and mechanics tuned for 40+ megapixel sensors. It keeps the line's signature: the do-everything 35 that disappears in use. Codes: 11673 black, 11674 silver.

Key specs

focal length
35mm
max aperture
f/2
design
ASPH, updated 2016
mount
Leica M

Summicron 35mm f/2 Generations Guide

Collector & User Inspection Guide

warning

Haze and Cleaning Marks on Soft Vintage Coatings (v1 / v2)

Early German/Canadian glass from the 1950s–1970s used soft optical coatings. Inspect with a strong penlight through the open iris to check for internal haze (lubricant breakdown) or hairline cleaning marks on the outer elements.

caution

King of Bokeh (v4) Plastic Aperture Ring & Tab

Version 4 "King of Bokeh" uses lightweight composite materials for the crescent finger tab. Check that the tab is not loose, cracked, or glued back on.

Market value

Used-market price (USD, estimated median)

Estimates from auction and dealer records — condition and completeness vary.

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DatePriceSourceCondition
2016-01$3,195Leica MSRPNew
2022-01$3,600Dealer MedianMint
2026-01$3,995Dealer MedianMint

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leica_Summicron

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