SUMMARY
A prototype Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. lens, created during the development of the unique Leica M for (RED) camera, is set to be auctioned at Wetzlar Camera Auctions on October 10, 2026. This prototype dates from around 2012 and was part of a project led by Jony Ive and Marc Newson for the charitable organization (RED). The lens features a different design from the final product, representing an experimental stage in the creation of the distinctive Leica M for (RED), which was later sold for $1.8 million. Its unique design and connection to Ive and Newson's creative process are expected to attract significant interest.
TAKEAWAYS
Prototype Leica lens designed by Jony Ive and Marc Newson is up for auction.
The lens was developed for the charitable Leica M for (RED) project around 2012.
This prototype has a distinct design and lacks a serial number, differing from the final product.
The auction is scheduled for October 10, 2026, at Wetzlar Camera Auctions.