Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH., black anod.

The Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. is an exceptional lens in the Leica M series, distinguished by its excellent optical performance, versatility, and compact design. It is one of the best standard lenses for Leica M cameras and is appreciated by photographers worldwide for its outstanding image quality and distinctive bokeh. Features: 1. **Outstanding Aperture**: - With a maximum aperture of **f/1.4**, the Summilux-M offers exceptional performance in **low light** and allows for shallow depth of field for creative image composition. - Perfect for portraiture, available light photography, and artistic applications. 2. **Aspherical Lens Elements**: - Contains an **aspherical lens element** that minimizes distortion and ensures maximum sharpness right to the edges of the frame. - Enables first-class image quality, regardless of aperture or distance. 3. **Compact Design**: - Despite its high light-gathering ability, the lens is compact and lightweight, making it ideal for everyday use. - It integrates seamlessly into the ergonomic design of Leica M cameras. 4. **High-Quality Materials and Craftsmanship**: - Precision-engineered from high-quality materials such as metal and glass, for **long-lasting durability** and **first-class handling**. - The classic Leica design makes it a timeless tool. 5. **Excellent Image Quality**: - Superior color reproduction, high contrast, and exceptional detail sharpness. - The characteristic **bokeh** at wide apertures creates a pleasing and soft background blur. 6. **Versatility**: - The 50mm focal length range is ideal for **portraits**, **street photography**, **landscapes**, and **travel photography**. - Versatile use at f/1.4 for artistic effects as well as at smaller apertures for maximum depth of field. 7. **Precise Manual Focus**: - The precise manual focus mechanism allows for exact control, supported by the viewfinder or the camera's live view.### Technical Specifications: - **Focal Length**: 50 mm - **Maximum Aperture**: f/1.4 - **Minimum Aperture**: f/16 - **Construction**: 8 elements in 5 groups (including aspherical elements) - **Minimum Focusing Distance**: 0.7 m - **Filter Thread**: E46 - **Weight**: approx. 335 g ### Advantages: - **Artistic Freedom**: The shallow depth of field and unique bokeh open up numerous creative possibilities. - **Reliability**: Thanks to its robust construction, the lens is suitable for intensive use and extreme conditions. - **Uncompromising Quality**: Ideal for photographers who demand the highest levels of sharpness and image quality.### Application: The Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/50 ASPH. is an indispensable tool for professional photographers and ambitious enthusiasts seeking a standard lens with outstanding image quality and versatile applications. This lens combines classic Leica precision with state-of-the-art optical technology, offering an unparalleled shooting experience. It is a lens that will last for generations and capture the essence of photography.