How Much Is a Used Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm Worth? (2026 Price Guide)
32 total listings · from $1,473 · updated daily
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Current Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm Used Price in 2026
$1,538median across 32 listings from 10 sources
As of June 13, 2026, the median used Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm price across 32 active listings from 10 sources is $1,538, with a range of $1,473–$5,500. The cheapest active listing right now is $1,473 (MPB UK).
The APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH (released 2005) replaced the older Summicron-M 75mm and was designed by Peter Karbe as part of Leica's modern APO-Summicron family. Seven elements in five groups with apochromatic correction and an aspherical surface deliver some of the highest resolving power of any 75mm lens, with edge-to-edge sharpness and clean color from wide open. The 75mm focal length sits between the classic 50mm normal and the 90mm short tele, making it a favorite for portraits and reportage on the M system. Photographers wanting more speed and a softer classic look often look instead to the discontinued Summilux-M 75mm f/1.4. Used examples are sought after by working photographers and collectors alike.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm Price by Region
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APO-Summicron-M 75 or Summilux-M 75, which should I buy?
The APO-Summicron is the modern precision lens: apochromatic, extremely sharp from f/2, and color-accurate, but a stop slower. The older Summilux-M 75 f/1.4 trades that clinical sharpness for an extra stop and a glowing, lower-contrast rendering wide open. Choose the APO for resolution and reportage, the Summilux for classic portrait atmosphere.
Does the 75mm have a frameline on M bodies?
Yes. Modern M bodies, including all digital M cameras, project 75mm framelines (usually paired with the 50mm frame), so no external viewfinder is needed. On a few older bodies that lack the 75mm frame you would use the next available frame as an approximation, but this is not an issue on current cameras.
Is it hard to focus accurately at f/2?
Depth of field is shallow at 75mm f/2, so accurate rangefinder calibration matters, especially for portraits at close range. Many users have their body and lens checked together. It is more forgiving than an f/1.4 lens but still rewards careful focus and a well-adjusted rangefinder.
Is it 6-bit coded and adaptable to mirrorless?
Copies are factory 6-bit coded so digital M bodies identify the lens automatically. Because the apochromatic design is essentially telecentric and free of digital color-cast issues, it also adapts very well to full-frame mirrorless via an M-mount adapter, where it remains a standout performer.
