Smallest, lightest Leitz 50mm?

[Drewus]

Hey guys,

I'm just wondering what the smallest and lightest Leitz lens would be in the 50mm range?

I've only ever had my hands on a Summar, and that is already a pretty small lens, but what about the Elmar or the Summitar? I'm guessing the Summicron is the biggest of them all?

 

[notturtle]

I am guessing that a black modern elmar-M is about the smallest and lightest. much lighter than brass, but the unit is larger overall than the older chrom ones. not that is is enough to matter I dont think.

 

[sleepyhead]

A old 50mm Elmar f/3.5 is pretty darn small and light.

 

[VictorM.]

Definitely the older Elmar 50/3.5. Collapsed, it's little more than a body cap.

 

[bastian a.]

the old elmar 50/3,5 (m39, collapsible) is very small, light and quite a good performer, especially the "red-scale elmar".

b.

 

[awilder]

Possibly the 50/2 Elcan. Designed to be very compact with only 4 elements. Not typically for sale except with collectors as this was made for the US military.

 

[rlouzan]

Yes, the 50mm Elcan f2 prototype😉 - but not the military/civilian model.

See:
Classic Camera
n.10
50mm Elcan prototype (n. 0001168)

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Possibly the 50/2 Elcan. Designed to be very compact with only 4 elements. Not typically for sale except with collectors as this was made for the US military.

 

[rpsawin]

I have a current copy of the 50mm Elmar (collapsable) and it's a lightweight. I also think it's underrated. I find it to be a very good lens.

Bob