This product is a reissue of the classic 1960s Elcan 66mm f/2 lens, limited to 660 pieces worldwide, priced at $10,900
By Frank Ulom
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Published on September 3, 2026
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2 min read
Leica today announced the launch of the Summicron-M 66mm f/2 lens. This product is a reissue of the classic 1960s Elcan 66mm f/2 lens, limited to 660 pieces worldwide, priced at $10,900.
The Elcan 66mm lens was originally designed for the U.S. Navy and was typically used with the Leica KE-7A (the military version of the M4) camera. It was designed for covert shooting situations requiring extreme detail, and only 200 were produced, making it one of the rarest lenses for the M mount.
In terms of specifications, the Summicron-M 66mm f/2 retains the original’s optical structure and lens design, but has been optimized for the modern M system. It features a 6-element, 5-group optical design, an aperture range of f/2-f/16, and a 9-blade aperture diaphragm. The lens measures approximately 60.1 x 60mm and weighs 456g.
Furthermore, this lens differs from ordinary products in its mechanical structure; its aperture ring rotates in the opposite direction to standard M-mount lenses , and its distance scale arrangement follows military specifications.
The official claim is that this lens can produce “soft bokeh and high contrast” at its widest aperture, and deliver “delicate image quality” when stopped down.
