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Leitz 75mm f/1.4 Summilux-M

The Leitz 75mm f/1.4 Summilux-M is a fast short-telephoto prime for the Leica M rangefinder bayonet, sitting between the classic 50mm and 90mm portrait focal lengths. Introduced in the 1980s and produced into the early 2000s, it was designed as a low-light and shallow depth-of-field portrait lens for the M system.

At recent UK auction, hammer prices for clean copies have ranged from £2,250 to £3,000, with a median around £2,600 across the sales on file. The strongest results came in 2023 and 2024 at £3,000, while a 2025 example settled at £2,250, suggesting that as of today the lens still sells for solid four-figure money but with condition and completeness driving the spread. Late Canadian and German production examples in clean cosmetic order tend to command the upper end of the value band.

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Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Apr 2025 £2,250 Flints Auctions
Nov 2024 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Jul 2023 £3,625 Flints Auctions
Jun 2023 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Jun 2017 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2016 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2015 EUR 3,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2014 EUR 2,600 Leitz Auction
Mar 2014 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2012 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction

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