Leica M2 Specifications
Leica M2 Button Rewind, No Self Timer
Leica M2 Lever Rewind, No Self Timer with 50mm F2.8 Elmar
Leica M2 Lever Rewind & Self Timer with 50mm 2.8 Elmar
Leica M2
The Leica M2 is a personal favorite. I believe it to be the smoothest of all Leica M cameras. The uncluttered viewfinder is a joy to use. No double framelines, and a frameline for the 35mm lens, unlike the M3. Sleek and smooth is what the M2 is all about. Exceptional quality.
1957-1968
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SN# |
926,001 |
1,207,000 |
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Finish |
Chrome, Black Paint |
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Lens |
Bayonet Mount |
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Shutter |
Focal Plane |
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Film Advance |
Single Stroke Lever |
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Rangefinder/Viewfinder |
Coupled |
Frames 35,50,90 |
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Rangefinder Base Length |
49.3mm |
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Viewfinder Magnification |
.72 |
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Field Selector Lever |
Yes |
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Shutter Speeds |
1,B,1/1000 |
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Flash Sync |
Yes, Elec. 1/50, Bulb 1/500 |
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Exposure Meter |
No |
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Film Speed |
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Self Timer |
Yes |
The first 500 had no self timer |
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Weight |
580 Grams |
Note: Early models were fitted with a 'button' style rewind know. Later models were fitted with a 'lever' style rewind knob. The latest models had the 'lever' rewind and a self timer.
Variations/Special Models
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Year |
Model |
Units Produced |
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1959 |
MP-2 (motor drive) |
15 |
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1960 |
M2 Military (blue/grey) |
20 |
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1966 |
M2-M (motor drive) |
276 |
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1966-1968 |
<900 |
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1969 |
M2-R (rapid film load) |
2000 |