Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2

29 Aug 2026 · Lens Rumour

Leicarumors has confirmed a leaked image and details for the Leica Summicron-M 66 f/2, a limited edition of 660 units based on the Elcan 66mm f/2 — a spy lens built for the US Navy in the late 1960s, of which roughly 200 originals exist. Announcement is rumoured for September 3rd, price expected around $9,000 USD/EUR.

30 Aug 2026 · Lens Rumour

Per PhotoRumors, Leica is set to announce a Summicron-M 66mm f/2 lens around September 3rd, with a leaked image already out. A metal gray SL3 Reporter is also in the mix, unconfirmed on timing.

3 Sept 2026 · Launch Rumour

LeicaRumors has posted a September 2026 roundup of unconfirmed Leica products in the pipeline. Bodies include the M11-P Hammertone limited edition, an M11-R, a Q3 43 Monochrom, an SL3 Reporter in metal gray, and a Leica mirrorless medium format camera — with the M12 flagged as a 2027 rumour. Lens rumours span both M-mount and L-mount, with an SL 85mm f/1.4 noted as probably based on a Sigma design. All items are unconfirmed per LeicaRumors.

4 Sept 2026 · Lens News

Leica's new Summicron-M 66 F2 is a limited run of 660 units, each serialised, drawing directly from the Elcan 66mm F2 originally built for US Navy reconnaissance in the late 1960s. The aperture ring reverses the standard M-mount turning direction, and the distance scale follows military spec. Six elements in five groups, nine-bladed aperture, 1m close-focus. Serial number 001 goes to auction.

4 Sept 2026 · Lens News

Leica has confirmed the Summicron-M 66 f/2, a limited run of 660 numbered lenses reinterpreting the Elcan 66mm f/2 originally developed by Dr. Walter Mandler. It's an M-mount, six-element design, 456g, with a 1m minimum focus distance, nine-blade aperture, and E49 filter thread. The aperture ring rotates opposite to standard M lenses, and the focusing scale follows the original military spec arrangement. No pricing announced yet.