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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens

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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range f/2 to f/16
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.3'
A versatile all-around lens, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 from Leica is a normal-length prime featuring a fast f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light as well as offering greater control over depth of field. A six elements, four groups optical design provides even brightness and sharpness across the image frame, and also helps to virtually eliminate distortion for clean, natural rendering. Beyond its optical performance, the lens is also compact for everyday use, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3', and it has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.
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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Overview

A versatile all-around lens, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 from Leica is a normal-length prime featuring a fast f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light as well as offering greater control over depth of field. A six elements, four groups optical design provides even brightness and sharpness across the image frame, and also helps to virtually eliminate distortion for clean, natural rendering. Beyond its optical performance, the lens is also compact for everyday use, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3', and it has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.

Versatile normal-length lens features a bright f/2 maximum aperture that benefits working in difficult lighting conditions as well as offers increased control over depth of field.
Six elements in four groups optical design promotes even edge-to-edge illumination and sharpness, as well as high contrast at all aperture positions.
Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:11.5.
Built-in extendable lens hood shades and protects the front element to reduce lens flare and ghosting. Additionally, the front of the lens is threaded to accept 39mm screw-in filters.
UPC: 022243118267

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Specs

Color
Black
Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Aperture
f/2
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
47°
Minimum Focus Distance
2.3' / 70 cm
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:11.5
Optical Design
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
39 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
1.7 x 2.1" / 43.5 x 53 mm
Weight
8.5 oz / 240 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.05 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
4.9 x 4.7 x 4.6"

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Reviews

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Lens hood

Lens hood
Asked by: Benjamin
The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.
Answered by: Dan W
Date published: 2023-10-18

Where is this lens made?

Where is this lens made?
Asked by: Daria
Germany
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2023-04-28

Does pairing this lens with a Leica CL provide ...

Does pairing this lens with a Leica CL provide for autofocus?
Asked by: Al
Autofocus is NOT available on any Leica M lens; Many M lenses cannot fit onto the Leica CL body. Wikipedia has a useful write-up; The best CL lenses are the original C 40 f/2, and C 90 f/4 lenses;
Answered by: Alastair
Date published: 2019-07-13

Is this lens weather sealed?

Is this lens weather sealed?
Asked by: Ranjit
No, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens is not weather sealed.
Answered by: Ejona G
Date published: 2024-08-21

question

If I use it with an adaptor for a Sony Alpha a7 will I lose stops?
Asked by: Anonymous
This will depend on the adapter specs. Please email AskBH@<a href= http://BHPhoto.com target= _blank >BHPhoto.com</a> with which adapter you would like to use for further assistance.
Answered by: Dana G.
Date published: 2018-08-28

Is it as sharp as Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm?

Is it as sharp as Leica APO Summicron-M 50mm?
Asked by: Wesam
This is a great lens, but the APO model is still the top version with the best performance and sharpness.
Answered by: Joseph
Date published: 2021-03-25

Will the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens work on ...

Will the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens work on Leica M6 TTL 0.85?
Asked by: Dillon
Even a M6 TTL 0.85?
Answered by: Dillon
Date published: 2021-08-18

Does this lens have the 6-bit coding?

Does this lens have the 6-bit coding?
Asked by: Dennis
Yes, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Len has 6-bit coding.
Answered by: Rachael B
Date published: 2023-10-15
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