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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (Silver Anodized)

BH #LE502SMS • MFR #11142
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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (Silver Anodized)
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16
  • Apochromatic Design
  • One Aspherical Element
Pairing the classic normal focal length with an optically refined design, the silver anodized APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens from Leica is a fast standard prime characterized by its apochromatic designation. Using anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glasses in its design, this lens is capable of focusing red, green, and blue wavelengths at the same plane in order to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations. One aspherical element is also featured in the design, to reduce spherical aberrations, and a floating element maintains clarity and sharpness throughout the focusing range from 2.3' to infinity. This compact 50mm lens is also distinguished by its compact form factor, making it ideal for use as an everyday lens. Like all M-mount lenses, this 50mm f/2 features a manual focus design, and a convenient focusing tab for more refined control during use.
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Is this Silver Anodized version constructed with ...

Is this Silver Anodized version constructed with aluminum or brass? What material is the mount part?
Asked by: Vito
The top plate on the silver M11 is made of solid brass.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-02-08

Is this lens comes with a silver or regular black ...

Is this lens comes with a silver or regular black plastic lens cap ?
Asked by: James
It comes with this black cap Leica Lens Cap for 35mm f/2.0 (#11879) & 50mm f/2.0 (#11826, 11816) M-Lenses B&H # LELC39M MFR # 14038
Answered by: Jessica G
Date published: 2021-08-20

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Is the silver version really the same weight as the black version?
Asked by: Anonymous
The Black and Silver Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH Lenses will be the same.
Answered by: Christina S.
Date published: 2022-07-03

If I shoot monochrome, do I need the extra color ...

If I shoot monochrome, do I need the extra color correction for chromatic aberrations?
Asked by: Stephen
I think the reply from staff member Stephen is fundamentally wrong. White light consists of all colors. So, even though you are shooting BW, fringing of colors will occur in case of using a non-APO lens. Therefore, the performance of an APO lens will improve sharpness of a BW image.
Answered by: Gerber
Date published: 2023-12-13

is this lens weather/dust sealed?

is this lens weather/dust sealed?
Asked by: Igor
No, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens offers no weather sealing.
Answered by: hectorm
Date published: 2023-04-16

Can I use a polarized filter on this lens? There ...

Can I use a polarized filter on this lens? There seems to be no where to screw it on.
Asked by: steven
Yes, you can use a polarizing filter on all Leica M lenses, including this one.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2025-04-01

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When can one expect this lens to arrive in stock??
Asked by: Anonymous
With Leica it is very difficult to predict when they will stock this lens. On a back-ordered Leica lens such as this one it usually takes at least 6-8 weeks to come into stock.
Answered by: Matthew C.
Date published: 2022-07-03

Does it come with a lens hood, or is it built?

Does it come with a lens hood, or is it built?
Asked by: Stephen
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (Black) has a built in lens hood.
Answered by: Daniel C
Date published: 2023-05-08
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