Classic Canadian Leica 90mm f/2 Summicron: same sharp soul from 1959–1980, with changing looks, materials, blades, and handling over time.

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I

Name: Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I
Brand: Leica
Availability: InStock
Author: Thomas Boots

M mount

€248

42 listings · €248–€5,181 · median €979

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The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I is a M-mount lens for Leica rangefinder cameras. As of October 2026, it sells from €248 used across 42 listings, with a 30-day median of €979. Leica price index →

Reference maintained by Thomas Boots · prices updated October 2026

How it compares

Measured against the 25 other 90mm M-mount lenses in the catalogue.

608 g Weight Lighter than 12% of them

f/2 Maximum aperture Faster than 80% of them

Specification

Model number(s): 11027, 11122, 11123, 11124, 11126, 11132, 11133

Focal Length: 90mm

Aperture: 𝑓/2

Release Year (from): 1958

Production Year (to): 1980

Diameter: 65.9 mm

Filter Size: 48 mm (E48)

Length: 102.5 mm

Minimum Focus Distance: 1m

Elements in Groups: 6/5

Aperture Blades: 15

Mount: M

Material Weight: Brass, 608g

About this lens

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 is a fast short-telephoto M-mount lens made in Canada from 1959 to 1980. It uses a 6-element, 5-group double-Gauss optical design and was one of Leica’s key high-speed portrait and telephoto lenses of its era.

Across its production life, the lens appeared in several different types. Early versions, such as the 1960-style chrome lens, used mostly chromed brass construction, had 15 aperture blades, and an aperture ring that operates in the earlier “backwards” direction. Later versions from the 1970s changed to more modern cosmetics, used more aluminum in the barrel while retaining brass helicoids, and typically had 12 aperture blades with a normal aperture-ring direction. Despite these handling and construction differences, the M-mount optical design remained unchanged throughout production.

Good source, if you're interested in all the lens variations.

Where to buy

Prices for Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I

Lowest right now

€248 75% below 30-day median

Good time to buy. The lowest listing is 75% below the 30-day average.

Median · 30d

€979

Available

42 listings · 4 sources

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Lowest & median price by condition for the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I
Condition	Lowest	Median
Mint	€989	€989
Excellent	€508	€814
Good	€439	€651
Fair	€248	€551
Other	€394	€813

Best price Fair

Leica 90mm f2 Summicron (Type II) (Black, SEOOM / 11122)

Sold by Kamerastore

€248 ≈ $268

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Price history

Over the last 21 weeks the median price for the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I has risen, ranging from €710 to €979 (now €979).

Weekly price (EUR)

Median: Good or better Lowest: Good or better

Jun 1Jun 29Jul 27Aug 24Sep 21Oct 19

The figures behind this chart

Weekly median and lowest price
Week	Median	Lowest
Jun 1, 2026	€736	€508
Jun 8, 2026	€777	€508
Jun 15, 2026	€777	€528
Jun 22, 2026	€777	€528
Jun 29, 2026	€824	€634
Jul 6, 2026	€806	€529
Jul 13, 2026	€806	€529
Jul 20, 2026	€786	€509
Jul 27, 2026	€809	€509
Aug 3, 2026	€856	€509
Aug 10, 2026	€854	€509
Aug 17, 2026	€813	€459
Aug 24, 2026	€798	€459
Aug 31, 2026	€777	€459
Sep 7, 2026	€777	€459
Sep 14, 2026	€790	€459
Sep 21, 2026	€803	€459
Sep 28, 2026	€803	€459
Oct 5, 2026	€803	€459
Oct 12, 2026	€803	€440
Oct 19, 2026	€805	€439

Median price at condition Lowest price at condition

What these condition grades mean

Every shop grades differently. Leica Classic uses letters, Ffordes uses E++ and E+, German dealers write "Zustand B", Japanese dealers write A−. We map all of them onto the one ladder below. Where a shop states its own grade, we print it under ours.

New: Unused, sold as current stock.Usually the maker's own store or a dealer's new inventory.
Mint: Used, but with no wear we can see described.Leica Classic A · Ffordes M
Excellent: Light wear, glass reported clean.Leica Classic A− and A/B · Ffordes E++ and E+ · Japanese A−
Good: Visible wear from use, optics reported sound.Leica Classic B · "Zustand B"
Fair: Heavy cosmetic wear, or a stated optical fault such as haze, fungus or cleaning marks.Leica Classic B−
Heavily used: Works, but wear or a fault affects using it.Leica Classic C
For parts: Not usable as sold.Leica Classic C− and D
Unknown: The listing said nothing we could grade. We show the seller's own words instead of guessing.

Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I: frequently asked

How much does the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I cost?

As of October 2026, the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I sells from €248 used, with a 30-day median of €979, across 42 active listings.

Where can I buy a Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I?

As of October 2026, the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I is sold by 4 sources (42 listings), from €248 used: all compared cheapest-first on this page.

What filter size does the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I take?

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I takes 48 mm screw-in filters (E48).

How close does the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I focus?

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I focuses down to 1 m. It is not rangefinder coupled, so focus by scale, live view or an EVF.

How heavy is the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I?

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I weighs 608 g, lighter than 12% of the 25 other 90mm M-mount lenses in the catalogue.

Which cameras does the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I fit?

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I has a Leica M mount, so it fits every Leica M body natively and mirrorless cameras with an M adapter. It carries no 6-bit code, so select the lens profile by hand on a digital M.

When was the Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I made?

The Leica Summicron 90mm f/2 I was produced from 1958 to 1980.