Leitz Summar
The Leitz Summar is a lens. CameraWorth tracks 16 auction records for this model, with prices ranging from £81 to £4,000 (median £219).
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| 35mm f/3.2 | — | — | 0 | — |
| 50mm f/2 LTM | — | — | 15 | £81 – £2,000 |
| 75mm f/0.85 | — | — | 1 | £4,000 – £4,000 |
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.
Prices updated: June 2026
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| Jun 2026 | USD 400 | 🇺🇸 ebay | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
Title: [MINT] Leica Leitz Summar 5cm 50mm F2 Lens L39 LTM Leica Screw from JAPAN
Description:
Rear lens cap. No hidden costs or surprise fees at your doorstep. Functional;. There are a few tiny dusts. There is no scratches. Weekends are not available because office is closed. Location: shinagawaku, TOKYO, Japan |
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| Apr 2026 | £2,000 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica (Lot 35) Title: A Leitz Rigid Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
nickel, serial no. 167240, body, F-G, elements, G-VG, some light internal haze and some light cleaning marks |
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| Apr 2026 | USD 600 | 🇺🇸 ebay | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
Title: :[EX+] Leica SUMMAR 5cm (50mm) f/2 Collapsible L39 LTM Screw Mount Lens (GH)
Description:
This is very common for Summar's of this age, and even though present. The focus throw is smooth, consistent, and locks secure at infinity. All functions work properly. Optics are clean, free of any fungus, haze, debris, or separation. Location: Dearborn, MI, United States |
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| Apr 2025 | £81 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 53) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summar f/2 5cm Collapsible Lens
Description:
chrome, serial number 369802, barrel F-G, iris slightly stiff, focuses smoothly, optics F with internal dust and cleaning marks to front. |
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| Oct 2024 | £180 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 400) Title: A Leitz Wetzlar Summar 5cm f/2 lens
Description:
A Leitz Wetzlar Summar 5cm f/2 lens, L39 mount, serial no 302587, 1936, barrel G, elements G, with O filter, front cap, in Leitz Wetzlar 5cm |
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| Nov 2023 | £125 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 18) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
nickel, serial no. 210238, body, F, elements, F, cleaning marks to front element |
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| Nov 2022 | EUR 4,000 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 75mm f/0.85 | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 41 (Lot AI_41_40580) Title: Summar 0.85/7.5cm
Description:
famous, ultra-fast lens made by Leitz, designed in 1935 for X-ray photography, here in uncommon version, used during WWII by the German army for thermal imaging in Spanner devices; it is in very good condition, optics with only slight blemishes Estimate: EUR 6,000 - EUR 7,000 |
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| Oct 2022 | £150 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 70) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 219907, body, G-VG, elements, G, some light marks, complete with lens cap Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK |
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| Oct 2022 | £175 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 69) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 207722, body, F-G, elements, G-VG, some light cleaning marks, complete with maker's caps Note: Lot imported under Temporary |
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| Oct 2022 | £175 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 68) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
chrome, serial no. 443432, body, F-G, elements, G-VG, some light marks to the perimeter of the front element Note: Lot imported under Temporary |
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| Jan 2022 | £186 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 43) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
nickel, serial no. 216481, body, F, elements, F-G, cleaning marks to front element Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT |
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| Jan 2022 | £186 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 44) Title: A Leitz Summar f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
nickel, serial no. 229035, body, F-G, elements, F, some haze and coating issues to the front element Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% |
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| Apr 2018 | £252 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1042) Title: A Leitz Summar 'Black Rim' f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
1933, chrome, serial no. 193284, body, G, elements, G, some cleaning marks to front element |
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| Apr 2018 | £420 | 🇬🇧 Flints Auctions | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science & Medicine (Lot 1043) Title: A Leitz Summar 'Black Rim' f/2 50mm Lens
Description:
1933, chrome, serial no. 193315, body, G, elements, G-VG, some light internal haze and very light cleaning marks to front element |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 1,100 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_18127) Title: Summar 2/5cm nickel
Description:
very rare rigid nickel Summar in excellent condition, clean optics, keeper Estimate: EUR 1,200 - EUR 1,400 |
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| May 2006 | EUR 255 | 🇦🇹 Leitz Auction | 50mm f/2 LTM | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 9 (Lot AI_9_26341) Title: Summar 2/5cm Nickel
Description:
collapsible nickel lens with black front ring, both caps Estimate: EUR 350 - EUR 400 |
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