


The focus ring has just the right resistance (and it takes ~225° from infinity to 1.0 m), the aperture ring has half-stop click-stops but could be slightly tighter. This is a Leica lens, so you probably expect perfect build quality with very tight tolerances as well as superb handling, and this is mostly what you get. Handling / Build Quality Leica Summicron-M 90mm 2.0 (pre Asph) In Germany buying one in A-condition will set you back at least 650€. This pre-Asph version usually starts selling for $800 at (affiliate link).

I am reviewing the “pre-Asph” E55 version here which has the following specifications: This one came as E49 version where the retractable lens hood covers the aperture ring and a more common E55 versionĪlongside these three there are also 90mm 2.0 lenses with Leica R-Mount on the market which are usually cheaper, but not nearly as compact (especially when taking into account the necessary adapters). Summicron-M (III) 90 mm 2.0 (often referred to as “pre-Asph”).There are roughly three different versions with Leica M-Mount that have been produced in meaningful quantities:
