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Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount)

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Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount)
Key Features
  • Full-Frame | f/2 to f/22
  • Compact, Lightweight Prime
  • Three Aspherical Elements
  • Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura Coating
Pairing a favored focal length with a bright maximum aperture for flexible control, the black Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens from Leica is a wide-angle prime that puts image quality and refined optical design inside a compact, lightweight package. Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the lens is comprised of nine elements in eight groups, and the three aspherical elements greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions for notable image sharpness and clarity. The lens's f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions while offering precise control over focus position for working with shallow depth of field techniques, and a quiet and precise autofocus motor benefits both stills and video capture. Well-suited for nearly any photographic application, the 14.2 oz lens owes its lighter weight to the omission of optical image stabilization, and this compact workhorse is constructed with a metal body and weather-sealing for durability and protection in harsh environments and inclement weather conditions.
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Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH Overview

Pairing a favored focal length with a bright maximum aperture for flexible control, the black Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens from Leica is a wide-angle prime that puts image quality and refined optical design inside a compact, lightweight package. Designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the lens is comprised of nine elements in eight groups, and the three aspherical elements greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and distortions for notable image sharpness and clarity. The lens's f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in a variety of lighting conditions while offering precise control over focus position for working with shallow depth of field techniques, and a quiet and precise autofocus motor benefits both stills and video capture. Well-suited for nearly any photographic application, the 14.2 oz lens owes its lighter weight to the omission of optical image stabilization, and this compact workhorse is constructed with a metal body and weather-sealing for durability and protection in harsh environments and inclement weather conditions.

  • Wide-angle 50mm L-mount prime designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras
  • Fast internal focusing with inner direct drive
  • Consistent f/2 maximum aperture for working in difficult lighting conditions
  • Excellent sharpness across all f-stops and focus distances with creamy bokeh
  • Three aspherical elements reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations for increased image sharpness and clarity
  • Compact dimensions and lighter weight thanks to omission of OIS
  • Weather-sealed design protects against dust and moisture

Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH Specs

Focal Length50mm
Maximum Aperturef/2
Minimum Aperturef/22
Lens MountLeica L
Lens Format CoverageFull-Frame
Angle of View47.4°
Minimum Focus Distance17.7" / 45 cm
Optical Design9 Elements in 8 Groups
Focus TypeAutofocus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size67 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)2.9 x 3.3" / 74.5 x 83 mm
Weight14.2 oz / 402 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.4 x 7 x 6.5"

Leica Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH Reviews

Lovely and Long-Awaited

By Arthur
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2023-03-21

This Leica 50mm Summicron-SL lens is a lovely, long-awaited prime lens for Leica SL series cameras. Leica's original SL zoom lenses are burdensome to carry and use; and though subsequent APO primes are of course lighter, they're still larger and weigh more than some other-brand zooms. However, the new, non-APO, SL prime series (there's also a 35mm) cut both the size and weight of the APOs by nearly half. One can only be grateful. Naturally, pixel-peepers can assure themselves that this new 50mm lens does not match the extraordinary optical performance of the APO version, but it is still excellent and more than adequate for any normal use. Now what Leica needs to do is to complete its new, non-APO series by adding the 18mm, 24mm, and 85mm models.

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