Leica Elmar M 50mm F2.8 Discontinued?

I've heard they have been discontinued too. I don't really understand it given it's so good.

I've owned a few different 50mm lenses including the vaunted summicron (latest edition) and liked them all. I happily sold the summicron when I realised how great this lens is. If you're thinking about getting one, then get one. Unless you need the speed, this is it.

Ian
 
I bought a black one at Leica Ginza in Tokyo last month.

Can't say I'm especially enamoured with the lense - it isn't substantially smaller than the 'cron, you have to remember to extend it, and you lose a whole stop. And the images lack the 'cron's glow and separation...

I think I've used it once...
 
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