How Much Is a Used Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm Worth? (2026 Price Guide)
27 total listings · $6,567–$6,601 typical range · updated daily
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Current Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm Used Price in 2026
$6,584median across 27 listings from 9 sources
As of July 28, 2026, the median used Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm price across 27 active listings from 9 sources is $6,584, with a range of $6,550–$13,707. The cheapest active listing right now is $6,550 (MPB UK).
The APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH (released 2021) is one of the newest additions to Leica's APO-Summicron-M family and the apochromatic answer to the Summicron-M 35mm ASPH, which remains in production alongside it. A ten-element design with a floating element group and apochromatic correction delivers near reference performance across the frame and at all focusing distances, even wide open. As Leica's flagship 35mm M-mount lens it commands a significant premium over the standard Summicron-M 35mm. Photographers who want the same apochromatic quality in a short telephoto often pair it with the APO-Summicron-M 75mm. Used examples remain scarce on the secondary market given the lens's recent release. Used prices vary by condition and finish.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm Price by Region
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APO-Summicron-M 35 or the standard Summicron-M 35, which should I buy?
The APO version is the top-performing 35mm Leica makes: apochromatic, with a floating element for consistent close-focus sharpness and higher resolution wide open. The standard Summicron-M 35 ASPH is smaller, lighter, and far cheaper while still excellent. Choose the APO only if you specifically want maximum resolution and color accuracy and accept the size and price; otherwise the standard 35 is the practical pick.
Is it worth buying used, and what should I check?
Because it launched in 2021, used copies are still relatively rare and discounts are modest. Inspect for clean glass, smooth focus, and that the lens is factory 6-bit coded (it ships coded). Confirm the lens hood and caps are included, since these are costly to replace. Verify the lens is the M-mount APO-Summicron, not the SL version, which does not fit M bodies.
Does it adapt well to mirrorless?
Yes. The apochromatic, well-corrected design performs strongly on full-frame mirrorless bodies via an M-mount adapter, with minimal color cast and excellent corner sharpness. Its 6-bit coding is ignored on non-Leica bodies, but image quality is among the best you can get from an adapted 35mm.
