Rare US Deal: Leica M EV1 Summilux Kits Save Up to $1,250
Leica Camera USA and Leica Store Miami are listing M EV1 kits with silver Summilux-M 35mm ($15,240, save $1,250) and 50mm ($12,890, save $1,000). As of Sep 14, 2026 the 35mm kit remains in stock at Miami; the 50mm kit is listed out of stock there.
Leica rarely discounts current M-system camera kits in the US. Authorized dealers are now listing two Leica M EV1 bundles with silver-finish Summilux-M primes that cut as much as $1,250 off buying the body and lens separately — a money story worth watching while stock lasts.
Primary listings checked for this update include the Leica Camera USA M EV1 + Summilux-M 35mm silver kit page and Leica Store Miami’s M-system camera collection. Trade write-ups from Leica Rumors (10 September 2026) and Red Dot Forum match the same kit math.
The two kits and the savings math
Both kits pair the standard black M EV1 body (listed at $9,290) with a silver Summilux-M:
| Kit | Separate total (as cited) | Kit price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| M EV1 + Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (silver / FLE II) | $16,490 | $15,240 | $1,250 |
| M EV1 + Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (silver chrome) | $13,890 |
Leica Camera USA’s 35mm kit page states the $1,250 combined savings explicitly. Red Dot Forum (Leica Store Miami’s editorial site) describes the same two kits and notes the two-tone look of a black M EV1 with silver Summilux glass.
Why the pairing fits the M EV1
The M EV1 is Leica’s M body with a built-in electronic viewfinder rather than a traditional optical rangefinder. That makes close-focus Summilux glass a natural match: Red Dot Forum highlights the Summilux-M 35mm FLE II’s focus range down to 0.4 m, which extends beyond a classic M rangefinder’s typical 0.7 m coupling limit and relies on Live View / EVF focusing in the close range. The classic silver-chrome 50mm Summilux is framed as a more traditional look on the modern EVF body, with the EVF helping nail focus at f/1.4.
For related M-system coverage on this desk, see the Summicron-M 66mm f/2 limited edition announcement and M11 firmware 2.6.4 adding the Summicron-M 66 profile.
Stock check (as of 14 September 2026)
Verification for this pass:
- Leica Camera USA — 35mm silver kit product page live at $15,240 with the $1,250 savings callout.
- Leica Store Miami — M EV1 + Summilux-M 35mm kit listed at $15,240 and marked In Stock; M EV1 + Summilux-M 50mm kit listed at $12,890 and marked Out of Stock on the M-system camera collection page checked for this update.
Promotions and inventory can change without notice. Confirm live price, stock, and any store-specific terms before buying.
What remains open
End date for the promotion is not stated on the USA kit page reviewed here. Availability outside the US is not covered by these listings. Independent optical reviews of these specific kit combinations are outside the scope of this deal note.
Source: Leica Camera USA — M EV1 + Summilux-M 35mm silver kit
Source: Leica Store Miami — M-System cameras