Used Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens, Black

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Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M lens; experience unparalleled clarity.
  • Enjoy exceptional build quality in this Leica lens, designed for durability and precise manual focusing.
  • Achieve gorgeous bokeh with the 11-blade aperture, perfect for portraits & creative photography.
  • The Leica 35mm lens is ideal for street photography, offering a natural perspective and fast aperture.
  • Experience superior image quality with aspherical lens elements, reducing distortion for sharp results.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this Leica M-mount lens perfect for travel and everyday use.
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2022-12-14T18:10:46

Rated 5 out of 5

The best of the best but not by much!

As you have probably read. This lens is like no optic ever before! Absolutely love it but its extremely pricey and if you don't want to spend that much I can strongly recommend the Zeiss 35mm F1.4 all around or the Voigtlander APO Lanthar 35mm VM which is just as good in every noticeable regard other than size and vignetting wide open. But if you need to have the absolute best this lens is for you.

Stefan M.

2021-08-23T08:34:58

Rated 5 out of 5

leicabuff

Finally got it after about 5 month wait. Worth it. Great little lens. Super sharp

FRANK P.

2017-02-24T03:53:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful results

Woke up at dawn this morning - fog rising from snow covered fields obscuring the mountains and rising sun... remarkable images from this lens!

Sylvia M.

2013-06-27T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

excellent lens

This lens offers a critical addition and a challenge to the range finder experience.

JOHN K.

2007-02-05T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Finest 90mm lens in the world.

This is simply the finest 90mm lens in the world, regardless of speed, for 35mm photography. Color rendition is outstanding with excellent flare supression for the focal length. The resolving power of this lens is already at the limit of the finest resolving color transparency films at f/2. Unlike some reviews that state the lens is slightly soft at its closest focus distance, my observation is it is tack sharp at all distances. I shoot almost exclusively the highest resolution films, both black and white and color, and I am always astounded at the reproductive quality of this lens. It is in my opinion the best 90mm lens that has ever been produced.

Fine P.

Leica APO-Summicron-M Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Leica M

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Color

    Black

  • Bayonet

    Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding

  • Setting/Function

    Lock blade, with half-increment lock settings

  • Aperture Blades

    11

  • Scale

    Combined scale meter (m)/foot (ft)

  • Smallest object field

    Full-frame: 135 x 203mm, M8: 101 x 152mm

  • Largest scale

    1:5.6

  • Number of aspherical surfaces

    4

  • Entrance Pupil

    13.8mm

  • Focus range

    0.3m to infinity

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    10 Elements / 5 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    11

  • Weight

    11.3 oz (320g)

  • Dimensions

    (L x Dia.): Without Lens Hood: Approx.: 1.61 x 2.09" (40.9 x 53mm)
    With Lens Hood: 1.61" (49.3mm)

Features

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  • Special Features

    Aspherical

  • Compatibility

    Leica Leica M Monochrom, Leica M (Typ 240), Leica M (Typ 262), Leica M Monochrom, Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246), Leica M-D (Typ 262), Leica M-E, Leica M-P (Typ 240), Leica M10, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica M10-D, Leica M10-D OB, Leica M10-R, Leica M10P, Leica ME (Typ 240)

  • Angle of View

    62.5°

  • Focus Type

    Manual Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    11.8" / 30 cm

  • Focal Length

    35mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2

  • Filter Size

    39 mm (Front)

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About Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 Aspherical Lens, Black

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Finest 90mm lens in the world.

By Fine P.

This is simply the finest 90mm lens in the world, regardless of speed, for 35mm photography. Color rendition is outstanding with excellent flare supression for the focal length. The resolving power of this lens is already at the limit of the finest resolving color transparency films at f/2. Unlike some reviews that state the lens is slightly soft at its closest focus distance, my observation is it is tack sharp at all distances. I shoot almost exclusively the highest resolution films, both bl...

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leicabuff

By FRANK P.

Finally got it after about 5 month wait. Worth it. Great little lens. Super sharp

Leica APO-Summicron-M

Leica APO-Summicron-M.

Tradition Of Excellence.
Leica M lenses have always been known to be among the best in the world. The APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. certainly continues this tradition. Its extraordinary optical performance places the new addition in a league of its own - even among M lenses. With a close-focusing distance that is notably short for the M-System, exceptionally sharp rendition, distinctive bokeh and great light sensitivity, this masterpiece of German engineering enables photographers to work even more creatively - not just with the Leica M, but also with the Leica SL2 and SL2-S.

A Closer Look.

The APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. quite literally goes one step further, by facilitating true close-up shots. Its minimum focusing distance of just 30 centimeters surpasses all previous M lenses. A floating lens element ensures exceptional rendition quality across the entire image at all distance settings.

The focus ring has a particularly large rotational throw of 300 Degree , giving ample range for extremely precise focusing even throughout the extended close-focus range. In conjunction with its high light sensitivity, the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. takes compositional creativity to the next level. An exceptional lens for those once-in-a-lifetime Leica moments.

A Closer Look.

An Optical Masterpiece.

With its intricate design, special glass types and high-precision craftsmanship, the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. ranks among Leica's most elaborately constructed lenses. The result: a close-to flawless imaging performance. Three of the ten lens elements (divided into five groups) feature aspherical surfaces - one of them on both sides. In addition, the new M lens renders images with practically no chromatic aberration, thanks to apochromatic correction - a rare quality in lenses of this focal length.

The specially designed lens hood, in combination with highly effective anti-reflective coatings, make the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. virtually impervious to stray light and glare.

An Optical Masterpiece.

Features.

  • APO Quality
  • Close focus distance
  • Sharpness with open aperture
  • Corner sharpness
  • Bokeh
  • 0.3m vs 0.7m
  • Brilliant sharpness

Warranty Information

This used item has a FREE 180-day warranty. See details.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning images with the Leica 35mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M lens; experience unparalleled clarity.
  • Enjoy exceptional build quality in this Leica lens, designed for durability and precise manual focusing.
  • Achieve gorgeous bokeh with the 11-blade aperture, perfect for portraits & creative photography.
  • The Leica 35mm lens is ideal for street photography, offering a natural perspective and fast aperture.
  • Experience superior image quality with aspherical lens elements, reducing distortion for sharp results.
  • Compact and lightweight design makes this Leica M-mount lens perfect for travel and everyday use.