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2022-12-14T18:10:46
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
Finally got it after about 5 month wait. Worth it. Great little lens. Super sharp
FRANK P.
2017-02-24T03:53:43
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
This lens offers a critical addition and a challenge to the range finder experience.
JOHN K.
2007-02-05T19:00:00
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 M
Standard
Full Frame
Metal Gray
Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding
E39
Separate, screw-on
Click-stop diaphragm with half-increment lock settings
8 Elements in 5 Groups
11
10.6 oz (300g) (Approx.)
1.9 x 2.1" (47 x 53mm)
Aspherical
None
47 Degree
Manual Focus
27.56" (70cm) to Infinite
50mm
f/2
0.09x
39mm (Front)
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Precision in Perfection
The APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. is considered to be the benchmark in its class. Developed to correct even the slightest color deviations, it achieves image quality that remains unmatched, even on high-resolution sensors. Each subject is rendered with clarity, sharpness and neutral tonality - precisely where expression meets precision.
The Strengths of the 50 mm M-Lens
Thanks to its apochromatic correction, the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. delivers exceptionally high sharpness while remaining entirely free from color fringing and aberrations, even with a wide-open aperture. The f/2 lens speed enables separation with soft, unobtrusive bokeh. Its compact dimensions and well-balanced weight make it a reliable tool for portraits, reportage and everyday photography. The neutral color rendering makes this lens a dependable companion for diverse photographic expression.
Design of the APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH.
The optical system comprises eight lenses arranged in five groups, incorporating an aspherical surface and multiple glass elements with anomalous partial dispersion. Precise manual focusing and a close focus distance of 0.7 meters offer meticulous control over light, sharpness and background separation. This carefully crafted masterpiece is handmade in Germany from solid brass and aluminum, built to the most exacting standards with uncompromising passion.
Designed for use with: Leica M EV1, Leica M Monochrom Typ 246, Leica M Typ 262, Leica M10 and
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