Featuring the same optical design and distinct image quality as the original version from the 1960s, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 is an M-mount lens that stands out thanks to its exceptional performance, bokeh, and compact size. Originally the fastest wide-angle lens in production, this new version remains true to the original and is able to deliver painterly, dreamlike images at its widest aperture setting and performs with exceptional sharpness when stopped down at the other end of the barrel. The stainless steel front is ring popularly referred to as "Steel Rim", and the lockable focus ring and attachable lens hood are also modeled after the original. The new version adds a second, round lens hood with an E46 filter thread that enables the use of lens filters, a welcome upgrade over the 1960's version. The Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 joins other lenses in Leica's Classic lines, which serve as an homage to the unique and creative lenses that make up their heritage of producing truly striking and unmistakable imagery.
- Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
- Manual Focus Design
- Stainless Steel Front Ring
- Focus Lock on Focus Ring
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Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Steel Rim Overview
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Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Steel Rim Reviews
A beautiful lens with characte
Steel Rim reissue is a total beauty that delivers a dreamlike, high-character glow and flare at f/1.4—I absolutely love the rendering. It makes every shot look incredibly pleasant, though the build quality is a bit of a letdown. That wobbling aperture ring feels surprisingly flimsy for such an elegant lens, but the gorgeous output still makes it a keeper
lenscap does not fit over hood or filters
This is a magic lens. As good as the best modern leses at f2.8, retro at 1.4. You have that switch at your fingertips without having to carry to lenses. The rubber lens cap only fits on the lense. Add a filter (protective UV or red) and it does not fit anymore. Add the ventilated shade and it does not fit anymore. Since Leica lens caps are expensive to replace I carry it with just a cloth stuffed into the lens hood or nothing when slung over my arm. Not ideal.