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Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Black)

BH #LE352SMB • MFR #11673
Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Black)
Key Features
  • Leica M Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Manual Focus Design
Pairing a favored focal length with a bright maximum aperture for flexible control, the black Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens is a standard wide-angle prime that is prized for image quality and refined optical design. Comprised of seven elements in five groups, and incorporating a single aspherical element, this lens eliminates nearly all distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the focusing range. This design also contributes to a high degree of sharpness, contrast, and clarity, and the f/2 maximum aperture enables working in difficult lighting conditions with ease. Additionally, an 11-blade aperture contributes to smooth out-of-focus rendering when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Despite its wide-angle focal length and fast maximum aperture, this manual focus lens still remains relatively compact to benefit its use as an everyday, go-to lens for M shooters.
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Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Overview

Pairing a favored focal length with a bright maximum aperture for flexible control, the black Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens is a standard wide-angle prime that is prized for image quality and refined optical design. Comprised of seven elements in five groups, and incorporating a single aspherical element, this lens eliminates nearly all distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the focusing range. This design also contributes to a high degree of sharpness, contrast, and clarity, and the f/2 maximum aperture enables working in difficult lighting conditions with ease. Additionally, an 11-blade aperture contributes to smooth out-of-focus rendering when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Despite its wide-angle focal length and fast maximum aperture, this manual focus lens still remains relatively compact to benefit its use as an everyday, go-to lens for M shooters.

One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for increased sharpness and clarity.
Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
Manual focus design provides a minimum focusing distance of 2.3' with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:17.5.
The front of the lens has 39mm-diameter threads to accept optional filters and the lens is male threaded to accept the included lens hood.
UPC: 799429116736

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
35mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
63°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.3' / 70 cm
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:17.4
Optical Design
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
11
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
39 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2.1 x 1.4" / 53 x 35.7 mm
Weight
9 oz / 255 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.15 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.8 x 4.7 x 4.7"

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Reviews

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Is this the version 2 of this lens?

Is this the version 2 of this lens?
Asked by: Oswaldo
Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Black) is version 2.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2023-02-16

Is the 35mm asph summicron the most recent ...

Is the 35mm asph summicron the most recent production beginning in 2017? This would be the second version 35mm asph summicron? Or are you selling the first version asph 35mm summicron which began production in 1996 ending in 2017? The product number I believe indicates the first asph 35mm summucron?
Asked by: John
The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH cat # 11673 is the latest version of this lens.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-01-15

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Will there be any degradation in image quality if you use a metabone Leica M to E mount adapter and shoot on a Sony A72 body?
Asked by: Brian
The Image quality from Sony would not be he same as from Leica. The adapter is not the cause, it's the camera.
Answered by: Yolin
Date published: 2021-04-08

Does this lens block the viewfinder at all? Does ...

Does this lens block the viewfinder at all? Does it cover the view inside the framelines? Can you see the lens outside the framelines with the hood on?
Asked by: Karim
It does not block the viewfinder at all without the hood on it. With the hood mounted, you may see a minimal amount of the lens hood in the framelines and the viewfinder, if any at all. The lens is visible in the viewfinder with the hood on. With the hood removed, much less.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-08-15

Does this lens have the 6-code bit ?

Does this lens have the 6-code bit ?
Asked by: Erwin
Yes, Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens have the 6-code bit coding on the lens mount.
Answered by: llinelva
Date published: 2023-11-02

question

Is the barrel of the silver lens made of brass or aluminium? B&H specs says it weighs 340 grams, suggesting it is brass, whereas other forums say it is silver anodised finish , suggesting aluminium.
Asked by: Pengkui
Brass helicoid on aluminium mount
Answered by: Anas N.
Date published: 2021-06-09

Is this lens FULLY compatible with the LEICA MP?

Is this lens FULLY compatible with the LEICA MP?
Asked by: Philippe
Yes the Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens is fully compatible with the Leica MP.
Answered by: Dan
Date published: 2023-01-16

What is the difference between the one made in ...

What is the difference between the one made in Portugal and the one in Germany
Asked by: Anonymous
There is no difference in the materials or in the way these two lenses are manufactured. The only difference is where they are manufactured and assembled. Leica decided to start production on certain lenses (this one included) in Portugal and to pass the savings from not paying the higher tariffs into the United States of their German counterparts on to the consumer. The quality is exactly the same for both as is the warranty etc. Only difference is one is stamped "Made in Portugal" and the other "Made in Germany".
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2021-03-12
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