The Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2 Is a New Take on a Historic Spy Lens

The Leica Summicron-M 66mm f/2 Is a New Take on a Historic Spy Lens

Leica has announced the Summicon-M 66mm f/2, which it calls a reinterpretation of the Elcan 66mm f/2 that was developed by Dr. Walter Mandler at Ernst Leitz Canada in the late 1960s.

The Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 rises from the ashes, as Leica recreates its old spy lens – but only 660 will be made

The Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2 revives one of the rarest M lenses ever made

Leica releases revamped, limited-edition version of classic Cold War Elcan 66mm lens

Leica is releasing a revamped version of one of its classic Cold War “spy lenses” for the first time since the original lens was originally launched 60 years ago. The Summicron-M 66 f/2 lens was originally released by Leitz Canada as the Elcan 66mm f/2 in the late 1960s and primarily used by the US […]

Leica Revives a Rare 1960s US Navy Spy Lens for the Classic Line

Leica Revives a Rare 1960s US Navy Spy Lens for the Classic Line: Reinterpreting the legendary Elcan 66 mm f/2, the modern release maintains its unique reversed aperture ring and distinctive vintage engravings.

Leica's Rarest Lens Returns as the New Summicron-M 66mm f2

Leica has achieved the impossible again. The company has announced a new version of its "spy lens," the Elcan 66mm f2, called the Summicron-M 66mm f2. A focal range of this nature doesn't exist anywhere else, making it not just unique but priceless. Leica users who love sharp images will adore this model for its ability to give that and much more. Without further ado, let's see what the newest version offers.