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

The Leica SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is an exceptional lens in the Leica M series, boasting excellent optical performance, versatility, and a compact design. It is one of the finest standard lenses for Leica M cameras and is prized by photographers worldwide for its outstanding image quality and distinctive bokeh. Features: 1. **Outstanding Maximum Light Output**: - 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**: - Incorporates an **aspherical lens element** that minimizes distortion and ensures maximum sharpness right to the corners of the image. - Enables first-class image quality, regardless of aperture or distance. 3. **Compact Design**: - Despite its high speed, 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-crafted 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 detail sharpness. - The characteristic **bokeh** at full aperture ensures pleasant and soft background blur. 6. **Versatility**: - The 50mm focal length range is ideal for **portraits**, **street photography**, **landscapes**, and **travel photography**. - Versatile use at both f/1.4 for artistic effects and at smaller apertures for maximum depth of field. 7. **Precision manual focus**: - The precise manual focus mechanism allows 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) - **Closest 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 the 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 imaging performance have.### Application:The Leica SUMMILUX-M 50 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is an indispensable tool for professional photographers and ambitious enthusiasts seeking a standard lens with superior image quality and versatile application possibilities. Combining classic Leica precision with cutting-edge optical technology, this lens offers an unparalleled shooting experience. It is a lens that will last for generations and capture the essence of photography.