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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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
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
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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Reviews
Generational lens
By Alen
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-11-13
If I could only have one lens, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 would be it—legendary for its timeless quality, compact build, and the ability to capture stunning images across generations.
Love it, I think it's the best for Leica M system
By Laredo
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-05-22
I got it for my Leica M10-R and I love it.
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Lens hood
Lens hood
The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.
Date published: 2023-10-18
Where is this lens made?
Where is this lens made?
Germany
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?
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;
Date published: 2019-07-13
Is this lens weather sealed?
Is this lens weather sealed?
No, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens is not weather sealed.
Date published: 2024-08-21
question
If I use it with an adaptor for a Sony Alpha a7 will I lose stops?
This will depend on the adapter specs. Please email AskBH@BHPhoto.com with which adapter you would like to use for further assistance.
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?
This is a great lens, but the APO model is still the top version with the best performance and sharpness.
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?
Even a M6 TTL 0.85?
Date published: 2021-08-18
Does this lens have the 6-bit coding?
Does this lens have the 6-bit coding?
Yes, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Len has 6-bit coding.
Date published: 2023-10-15