The Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. is an exceptional lens from the Leica M series that impresses with its excellent optical performance, versatility and compact design. It is one of the best standard lenses for Leica M cameras and is valued by photographers worldwide for its excellent image quality and distinctive bokeh.

### Features:

1. **Outstanding light intensity**:
   - With a maximum aperture of **f/1.4**, the Summilux-M offers exceptional performance in **low light** and enables a shallow depth of field for creative composition.
   - Perfect for portraiture, available light photography and artistic applications.

2. **Aspherical lens elements**:
   - Includes an **aspherical lens** that minimizes distortion and ensures maximum sharpness right into the corners of the image.
   - Enables premium image quality regardless of aperture or distance.

3. **Compact design**:
   - Despite its high aperture, the lens is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for everyday use.
   - It fits seamlessly into the ergonomic design of Leica M cameras.

4. **High-quality materials and workmanship**:
   - Precision manufactured from high-quality materials such as metal and glass, for a **long service life** and **first-class handling**.
   - The classic Leica design makes it a timeless tool.

5. **Excellent image quality**:
   - Outstanding color reproduction, high contrast and exceptional sharpness of detail.
   - The characteristic **Bokeh** when the aperture is open ensures a pleasant and soft background blur.

6. **Versatility**:
   - The 50mm focal length range is ideal for **portraits**, **street photography**, **landscapes** and **travel photography**.
   - Versatile use both at aperture 1.4 for artistic effects and at smaller apertures for maximum depth of field.

7. **Manual focus with precision**:
   - The precise manual focus mechanism allows precise control, supported by the viewfinder or live view of the camera.

### Technical data:
- **Focal length**: 50 mm  
- **Maximum aperture**: f/1.4  
- **Minimum aperture**: f/16  
- **Construction**: 8 elements in 5 groups (including aspherical elements)  
- **Close focusing distance**: 0.7 m  
- **Filter thread**: E46  
- **Weight**: approx. 335 g  

### Advantages:
- **Artistic freedom**: The shallow depth of field and the unique bokeh open up numerous creative possibilities Possibilities.
- **Reliability**: Thanks to the robust construction, the lens is suitable for intensive use and extreme conditions.
- **Uncompromising quality**: Ideal for photographers who have the highest demands on sharpness and imaging performance .

### Application:
The Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. is an indispensable tool for professional photographers and serious enthusiasts looking for a standard lens with superior image quality and versatility.

This lens combines classic Leica precision with the latest optical technology to provide an unparalleled shooting experience. It's a lens that will last for generations and captures the essence of photography.