Leica 50mm f/1.5
The Leitz 50mm f/1.5 Summarit is a fast standard prime for Leica rangefinder cameras, produced in both Leica screw-mount (LTM) and early M-bayonet versions during the post-war era. It was designed as Leitz's low-light fifty, sitting between the slower Elmar and Summicron lines and the later Summilux that eventually replaced it.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the 50mm f/1.5 Summarit have ranged from £81 for a heavily used example up to £2,000 for an exceptional copy, with most clean user-grade lenses trading in the £350–£400 band and a median of roughly £387 across the sample. As of today in 2026, that puts a typical working Summarit firmly in the mid-hundreds at saleroom level, while mint or boxed examples and scarce early variants are what push the price well into four figures. These are wholesale hammer results and exclude buyer's premium, so retail dealer asking prices sit noticeably higher than what the lens sells for under the hammer.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
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| LTM | — | — | 7 | £170 – £450 |
| M | — | — | 1 | £510 – £510 |
| Summarit | — | — | 42 | £65 – £186,530 |
| Xenon LTM | — | — | 19 | £230 – £4,480 |
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | USD 388 | £290 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Summarit | |
Title: Leica 5cm 50mm f1.5 Wetzlar Summarit M39 LTM Lens #548
Description:
Moderate internal haze. Light wear on lens barrel. We want you to receive the item as quickly as possible! Intentional or accidental abuse or neglect. This warranty does not cover Very rough looking. Location: Indianapolis, IN, United States |
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| Jul 2026 | £280 | £280 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Summarit | |
Title: Leica 5cm 50mm F1.5 Summarit L39 LTM Lens Clean Glass Some Marks On Front Filter
Description:
For sale is my old Leica 5cm f1.5 Summarit lens with period third party aluminium rear cap and blue Walz filter. I've use this lens quite a lot with great results. The focus is smooth, The aperture is clean and the glass is in very good condition with no fungus, haze or separation. Ther are some marks on the front element, only really visible with rear torchlight. These doesn't impact the image, just the collectabillity and price! Sold as-is. See my other listings, I'm have a big photographic clearout! Free Postage! Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom |
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| Jul 2026 | USD 610 | £456 | 🇺🇸 eBay | Summarit | |
Title: CLA'd [ALMOST MINT] Leica Leitz Summarit 50mm 5cm f/1.5 M Mount Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Mold on the lens was removed at overhaul. ALMOST MINT. Rear lens cap. tiny scuffs from normal use. Note . Appearance is beautiful. There is no balsam separation. Location: TOKOROZAWA, SAITAMA, Japan |
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| Jul 2026 | £317 | £317 | 🇬🇧 eBay | Summarit | |
Title: Leica Leitz Summarit 50mm 5cm f/1.5 M Mount Lens Sample Photos
Description:
Recently I bought my first leica m240 and this Summarit 5cm /50mm was part of the bundle. After shooting for a while I decided that 50mm it's not my focal length neither rendering of that lens it's to my liking. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Jun 2026 | £510 | £510 | 🇬🇧 eBay | M | |
Title: [MINT] Leica Summarit 5cm 50mm F1.5 M Mount Lens From JAPAN
Description:
Important Notice There is no fog. Beautiful condition. Pre-owned, minimal signs of use. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Appearance;. Above condition is based on my own opinion. Location: Osaka, OSAKA, Japan |
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| Apr 2026 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 96) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
black re-paint, serial no. 1499006, body, VG, elements, P/F-VG, marks and issues to front element Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK |
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| Apr 2026 | £362 | £290 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 34) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1052546, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some internal haze Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this lot for UK bidders only. International |
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| Apr 2026 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 33) Title: A Leitz Xenon f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 375913, body, G, aperture ring fairly stiff, elements, G, some internal haze and some scuff marks to the front element Note: A 5% |
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| Mar 2026 | £288 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 15) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit f/1.5 5cm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 1211442, barrel VG, optics F with internal haze, and light cleraning marks to front. |
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| Nov 2025 | EUR 750 | £660 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 47 (Lot A02406) Title: Leitz Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
Unusual quite late 4-ring Xenon, in very good condition, note the aperture up to "only" f:9, good optics only showing some cleaning marks, including both caps, delivered to retailer Cattaneo on 16.08.1939. |
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| Nov 2025 | £350 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 16) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 953414, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some light cleaning marks, complete with XOONS lens hood Note: A 5% import VAT applies to this |
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| Sep 2025 | £81 | £65 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 18) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit f/1.5 5cm Lens For Repair
Description:
chrome, serial number 822337, optics F, partially dismantled, for restoration. |
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| Jul 2025 | £288 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 6) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit f/1.5 5cm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 821674, barrel G, optics F with internal haze and cleaning marks. |
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| Jun 2025 | EUR 4,000 | £3,399 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 46 (Lot A01483) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm Midland
Description:
Beautiful very rare Summarit with original Midland engraving, in absolutely mint condition, good optics only showing a few light cleaning marks, with front cap and uncommon metal rear cap with 'E. Leitz Wetzlar' engravings. Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Apr 2025 | £475 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 25A) Title: A Leitz Xenon f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 426067, body, G, elements, G-VG, some light internal haze to rear and some very light cleaning marks |
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| Apr 2025 | £375 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 71) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1391148, body, VG-E, elements, G-VG, some internal haze and one single blooming spot |
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| Apr 2025 | £400 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 25) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1527927, body, VG, elements, VG, some light internal haze, with maker's rear cap and filter |
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| Mar 2025 | £302 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | LTM | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 206) Title: A Leitz 5cm f/1.5 Summarit LTM Lens
Description:
A Leitz 5cm f/1.5 Summarit LTM Lens Serial No: 1119971 (1953) Body: VG Optics: G - some haze and internal spotting to front element group Notes: with (Qty: 1) ... read more |
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| Jan 2025 | £225 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 9) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit, f/1.5 5cm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 1078739, barrel G, optics F with haze and fungus, with plastic bubble, G. |
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| Jan 2025 | £188 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 16) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit, f/1.5 5cm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 801536, barrel G, iris blades out of alignment, optics F with haze and light cleaning marks, with leather case, G. |
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| Jan 2025 | USD 700 | £567 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | Summarit | |
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Auction: 2025 Auction Results (Lot 207) Title: 50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount.
Description:
50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount. |
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| Nov 2024 | £500 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 26A) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens with Engraving Error
Description:
chrome, serial no. 892994, body, VG, elements, F-G, some haze and fungus to middle groups Notes: Engraving error to front ring, the decimal point |
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| Nov 2024 | £562 | £450 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 26) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1528029, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some marks to the front element, complete with XOONS lens hood |
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| Oct 2024 | £280 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Harper Field Auctions | LTM | |
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Auction: Buying & Selling (Lot 1657) Title: Leitz Summarit screw mount f=5cm 1:1.5 camera lens, serial number 149967 (likely pre 1957), with UVa
Description:
Leitz Summarit screw mount f=5cm 1:1.5 camera lens, serial number 149967 (likely pre 1957), with UVa |
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| Aug 2024 | £328 | £260 | 🇬🇧 Chiswick Auctions | LTM | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 273) Title: A Leitz 5cm f/1.5 Summarit LTM Lens
Description:
A Leitz 5cm f/1.5 Summarit LTM Lens Serial No: 890766 (1951) Body: VG Optics: VG Notes: Leica thread mount (Qty: 1) |
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| Jul 2024 | £312 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 6) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit f/1.5 5cm (50mm) Lens
Description:
chrome, 1957, serial no.1526533, body VG, optics F, overall haze, with maker's caps and empty filter case |
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| Apr 2024 | £240 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | LTM | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 552) Title: A Leitz Wetzler 5cm f/1.5 Summarit Lens
Description:
A Leitz Wetzler 5cm f/1.5 Summarit Lens, L39 mount, serial no 891119, 1951, barrel G, elements some pitting on bottom rim, elements G, some fogging, |
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| Jan 2024 | USD 1,100 | £866 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | Summarit | |
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Auction: 2024 Results (Lot 357) Title: 50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount
Description:
50mm Summarit f1,5 in Leica screw mount |
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| Sep 2023 | £375 | £300 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 12) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 5cm Camera Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1500802, body VG, optics F, some internal haze present, with Summarit UVa screw-in filter, in maker's lens bubble, (Qty: 1) |
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| Sep 2023 | £288 | £230 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 16) Title: A Leitz Xenon f/1.5 5cm Camera Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 375931, body G, metre scale, optics G, some light cleaning marks & haze present, with front lens cap, in maker's bubble, (Qty: 1) |
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| Aug 2023 | £170 | £170 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | LTM | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 99) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit 5cm f/1.5 L39 Mount Lens
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Summarit 5cm f/1.5 L39 Mount Lens, serial no 1119561, 1953, barrel G, elements P-F, fugus/haze to elements |
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| May 2023 | £562 | £450 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 40) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. 1471980, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some internal haze, complete with Leica M adapter and maker's bubble |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 2,200 | £1,887 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40204) Title: Leica Xenon 1.5/5 cm Taylor-Hobson Pat. XEMOO
Description:
rare and beautiful early 3-ring Xenon, in outstanding condition, perfect lenses, Taylor-Hobson British and US Pat. engraving, with both caps and red maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Jun 2022 | EUR 1,200 | £1,029 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 40 (Lot AI_40_40460) Title: Leitz Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
uncoated 3-ring Xenon in outstanding condition, very good optics without any scratch, only a very discrete haze can be seen, with both caps and red maker's box Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Apr 2022 | £438 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 22) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1952, chrome, serial no. 951491, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some internal haze Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be |
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| Jan 2022 | £347 | £280 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 39) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 820981, body, G, elements, F-VG, heavy internal haze |
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| Nov 2021 | EUR 220,000 | £186,530 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 39 (Lot AI_39_39581) Title: Summarit M 1.4/5cm First One prototype Nr. A
Description:
A sensational recent discovery and an important part of the history of Leica - a prototype M Summarit 1.4/5cm with the special serial number 'A'. It shows some of the characteristics of the early prototype Summarit 1.4/50mm lenses, as well as some unique features like the unusual focusing tab or reversed knurling on the focusing ring. It is in beautiful, almost perfect condition. The lens comes with an original 1958 blueprint 'Objektiv Summarit f=5c, 1:1,4' stamped red with 'UNGÜLTIG' (invalid) and with the Summarit name changed later to Summilux. Included in the lot is also a written expertise from Mr. Ottmar Michaely. It may be the first Leica 1.4/50mm lens with a Leica M bayonet made! It is, for sure, one of the most interesting lenses we've offered for sale in our auction! Estimate: EUR 120,000 - EUR 140,000 |
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| Nov 2021 | USD 800 | £594 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: November 2021 Auction Results (Lot 101) Title: Leitz “Taylor-Hobson” 50mm Xenon f1,5 Nr. 288995
Description:
Leitz “Taylor-Hobson” 50mm Xenon f1,5 Nr. 288995 |
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| Jun 2021 | EUR 2,000 | £1,717 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 38 (Lot AI_38_39404) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm SOOIA
Description:
an interesting Summarit with no Canada or Wetzlar engraving, the factory records of the Leitz engraving department revealed interesting supplementary information about the lenses from a small batch 1526900-1527160: 'ELC irrtümlich von Polier Abtg.' (Ernst Leitz Canada, mistakenly engraved from the polishing department), the lens is in beautiful, mint condition and there are no delivery entries for this serial number, included in this lot is a written expertise from Mr. Ottmar Michaely, a very interesting piece of the history of Leica Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Apr 2021 | £558 | £450 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 21) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. 1528163, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some very light cleaning marks to front element and light internal haze, in maker's |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 5,000 | £4,480 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38993) Title: Xenon 1.5/5cm X-ray
Description:
Very rare version of the Leitz Xenon with a heavy rim at the front, possibly made to use with X-ray Leica, in excellent condition, optics with only minimal cleaning marks, with both caps and red box Estimate: EUR 4,000 - EUR 5,000 |
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| Nov 2020 | £521 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 132) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1957, chrome, serial no. 1528851, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some internal haze, with caps in Leitz New York case Note: Lot imported under Temporary |
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| Nov 2020 | £471 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 131) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1953, chrome, serial no. 1055582, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some internal haze, with maker's rear cap |
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| Jun 2020 | EUR 3,600 | £3,236 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 36 (Lot AI_36_38049) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm Midland
Description:
Very rare Midland Summarit - only around 1000 lenses were assembled by Leitz Canada and engraved accordingly 'Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd. Midland', it was one of the first Leica products made in Canada; the offered lens is in near mint cosmetic condition, with good optics, plastic keeper Estimate: EUR 2,800 - EUR 3,200 |
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| May 2020 | £490 | £400 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 32) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens, 1949, chrome, serial no. 740189, body, G, elements, F-VG, some internal marks; Engraving to barrel 'Taylor, Taylor |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 600 | £515 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37798) Title: Leitz Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
uncoated three-ring Xenon in excellent condition, good optics (only minimal cleaning marks), with both original caps Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| Nov 2019 | EUR 750 | £643 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 35 (Lot AI_35_37978) Title: Leica Xenon 1.5/5 cm Taylor-Hobson Pat. XEMOO
Description:
beautiful early 3-ring Xenon with good lenses (minimal haze inside), Taylor-Hobson Pat. engraving, with both caps Estimate: EUR 600 - EUR 700 |
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| Nov 2019 | USD 4,500 | £3,492 | 🇺🇸 pedia_sales_tamarkin | Summarit | |
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Auction: November 2019 Auction Results (Lot 247) Title: Leica 50mm Summarit f1,5 Midland, Nr. 1526987
Description:
Leica 50mm Summarit f1,5 Midland, Nr. 1526987 |
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| Oct 2019 | £288 | £240 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 166) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1953, chrome, serial no. 1054220, body, VG-E, elements, G, some internal haze and a few cleaning marks to front element, with maker's caps. |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 2,000 | £1,762 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36954) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm Midland
Description:
very rare Midland Summarit - only around 1000 lenses were assembled by Leitz Canada and engraved accordingly 'Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd. Midland', it was one of the first Leica products made in Canada; the offered lens is in near mint cosmetic condition, with good optics (some coating flaws and minimal cleaning marks), with front and rear cap Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 500 | £441 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36946) Title: Leitz Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
three-ring Xenon (Taylor-Hobson British Patent) in very fine condition, good optics, with original caps and red maker's box Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | EUR 500 | £441 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 33 (Lot AI_33_36612) Title: Leitz Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
4-ring Xenon in very good condition, six aperture blades, meter scale, good optics with slight cleaning marks, both caps Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2018 | £300 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1014) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1953, chrome, serial no. 1057192, body, VG, elements, VG, some light cleaning marks |
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| Nov 2018 | £384 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1013) Title: A Leitz Xenon f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1936, chrome, serial no. 289477, body, G, elements, G-VG, some light cleaning marks to front element and light internal haze, with maker's front cap; |
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| Apr 2018 | £384 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1044) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1956, chrome, serial no. 1391572, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some light internal haze, with filter and maker's caps |
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| Apr 2018 | £420 | £350 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1047) Title: A Leitz Xenon f/f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
1936, chrome, serial no. 288878, body, G, elements, F-G, internal haze and cleaning marks to front element, with maker's caps; Early version with two |
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| Oct 2017 | £300 | £250 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | Summarit | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 15) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 1527319, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some internal haze, with maker's front cap |
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| Jun 2017 | EUR 1,200 | £1,053 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 31 (Lot AI_31_35433) Title: Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
four-ring Xenon engraved ' Leitz Xenon 1:1.5/5cm No.490833 D.R.P.a' and British (Taylor-Hobson) and US patent numbers, in meter, in perfect near mint condition, clean lenses, both caps Estimate: EUR 1,000 - EUR 1,200 |
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| Nov 2016 | EUR 2,600 | £2,259 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 29 (Lot AI_29_33769) Title: Summarit 1.5/50mm 'Preseries'
Description:
the most early Summarit with original M-mount we know to exist by Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar in near mint condition with clean lenses, both caps - would match a pre-series or very early M3 Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,800 |
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| Nov 2016 | £190 | £190 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica Thursday 3rd November 2016 at 10:00 (Lot 330) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens, chrome, serial no. 1275939, body, VG, elements, VG, some heavy internal haze, with caps and maker's case Estimate: £100 - £200 |
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| Nov 2015 | EUR 900 | £636 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 28 (Lot AI_28_32559) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm
Description:
extremely early Summarit with original M-mount from 1953 by Ernst Leitz GmbH Wetzlar in near mint condition with clean lenses, both caps Estimate: EUR 1,600 - EUR 1,900 |
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| Oct 2015 | £320 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services (archive) | — | |
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Auction: Camera & Photographica Equipment Auction Thursday 29th October 2015 at 11:00 (Lot 269) Title: A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens
Description:
A Leitz Summarit f/1.5 50mm Lens, chrome, serial no. 1420862, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some internal haze, with maker's caps Estimate: £120 - £180 |
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| Mar 2014 | EUR 1,800 | £1,497 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 25 (Lot AI_25_30302) Title: (Prototype) Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
very interesting 3-ring Xenon, front ring engraved 'Taylor-Hobson British Patent 373950 and US Patent 2019985 Leitz Xenon f=5cm 1:1,5 Nr.' (no serial number or D.R.P. engraving), barrel engraved 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar', in feet, lens in good condition with caps Estimate: EUR 1,500 - EUR 1,800 |
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| May 2012 | EUR 650 | £522 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 21 (Lot AI_21_14026) Title: Xenon 1.5/5cm
Description:
four-ring Xenon engraved ' Leitz Xenon 1:1.5/5cm No.490916 D.R.P.', clean lenses Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| Nov 2005 | EUR 3,975 | £2,700 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 8 (Lot AI_8_26095) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm Cut-away
Description:
with M-mount, original Leitz cut-away without lenses, rare Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2005 | EUR 730 | £499 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_25194) Title: Summarit 1.5/5cm Midland
Description:
Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd.Midland SOOIA in screw mount, rare, perfect lenses, both caps, plastic keeper Estimate: EUR 900 - EUR 1,100 |
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| Sep 2004 | £119 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | — | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 73) Title: Xenon 5cm. f/1.5 no. 490889
Description:
Xenon 5cm. f/1.5 no. 490889 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| May 2004 | EUR 938 | £630 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | Summarit | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 5 (Lot AI_5_23550) Title: Summarit ELC 1.5/5cm
Description:
mint and rare lens engraved: Ernst Leitz Canada Ltd.Midland, orig.NY UV filter, both caps Estimate: EUR 1,955 - EUR 1,246,601 |
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| Sep 2003 | £164 | £140 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Summarit | |
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Auction: CAMERAS & PHOTO EQUIP, INCLUDING A EUROPEAN LEICA COLLECTION (Lot 57) Title: Summarit 5cm. f/1.5 no. 1120676
Description:
Summarit 5cm. f/1.5 no. 1120676 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| May 2000 | £258 | £220 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | LTM | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 176) Title: Summarit f/1.5 5cm. lens no. 891993
Description:
Summarit f/1.5 5cm. lens no. 891993 Estimate: £100 - £150 |
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| Nov 1999 | £368 | £320 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Magic Lanterns, Optical Toys and Cameras (Lot 292) Title: Xenon 5cm. f/1.5 no. 376622
Description:
Xenon 5cm. f/1.5 no. 376622 Estimate: £250 - £350 |
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| Jul 1999 | £437 | £380 | 🇬🇧 Christie's | Xenon LTM | |
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Auction: Cameras and Optical Toys (Lot 29) Title: Xenon f/1.5 5cm. no. 288915
Description:
Xenon f/1.5 5cm. no. 288915 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Leitz 50mm f/1.5 Summarit worth today?
UK auction hammer results for the Summarit 50mm f/1.5 span £81 to £2,000, with the typical value for a usable copy sitting around £350–£400 based on recent sales.
What does a 50mm f/1.5 Summarit sell for at UK auction?
Most clean examples sell for between £350 and £558 at UK auction, while exceptional or boxed copies have reached £2,000 and tired lenses with heavy haze have fetched as little as £81.
Why is there such a wide price range on the Summarit 50mm f/1.5?
Condition drives the value: coatings scratch easily and internal haze is common, so a clean, haze-free lens in a good mount commands several times the price of a cloudy or fungused example.
Does mount type affect the price of the Summarit?
Yes, as the lens was made in both LTM screw-mount and M-bayonet, and buyers generally pay a premium for the mount that fits their camera, though the spread within each mount is driven more by optical condition than by mount alone.