Leica goes on safari with the new M10-P and Summicron-M 50mm f/2 “Safari” limited editions

Leica Camera has released a new Leica M10-P camera and Summicron-M 50mm f/2 lens. They’re a lot like the old M10-P and 50mm f/2 lens, except these are limited “Safari” edition. Leica says that the release of these items “reopens a beloved chapter in Leica Camera’s ongoing tradition of special olive green camera releases”. There will only be 1,500 M10-P cameras up for sale worldwide and only 500 of the matching lens.

Leica M10-P Edition “Safari” – $8,450

• Sensor: Full Frame 24MP CMOS
• Lens Mount: Leica M Bayonet
• Compatible Lenses: Leica M, Leica R via adapter
• Storage: SD Card
• LCD: 3″ TFT 1.04MP touch screen
• ISO: 100-50000
• Continuous shooting: Up to 5fps
• Connectivity: Built in WiFi
• Video capabilities: None
• Dimensions: 139 x 38.5 x 80 mm
• Weight: Approx. 675g (with battery)

The Safari comes at a $455 premium over the standard model for the olive green paint job, bumping it up from $7,995 to $8,450. There will only be 1,500 made, it’s available to buy now.

Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Edition “Safari” Lens – $2,750

• Focal length: 50mm
• Mount: Leica M
• Max aperture: f/2
• Min apertureL f/16
• Angle of view 47°
• Minimum focus distance: 70cm (2.3′)
• Optics: 6 elements in 4 groups
• Focus type: Manual focus
• Filter thread diameter: 39mm
• Dimensions: 43.5 x 53mm (1.7 x 2.1″)
• Weight: 240g (8.5oz)

As with the M10-P Edition “Safari”, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Edition “Safari” also comes with something of a price jump. Compared to the original at $2,395, the “Safari” is $2,750. So, an increase of $355. Only 500 samples of this lens will be made, and while you can pre-order now, it won’t be released until mid-February.

I’ll still never understand how anybody can spend this much money on a camera with a 35mm sensor. But, if it’s your thing, maybe this will tempt you to part with some more of your cash.