Ken Hansen New York

High standard
The Summicron-M 50mm f/2 stands out due to both its compact and well-proven optical design, as well as its legendary focal length which can provide natural perspectives. Its fine picture quality extends all the way to the extreme corners of the image field, and outstanding contrast is achieved at all apertures.

Technical details
The well-balanced design makes this ideal standard lens an outstanding choice in terms of all criteria, including image quality, speed, size and weight. Stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 brings only a minimal increase in contrast. Distortion is extremely low, practically invisible.

AT A GLANCE

The Quintessential 50mm Leica Lens
Built-In Retractable Lens Hood

IN THE BOX

50mm Summicron-M f/2 Lens
E39 Lens Cap
Rear Lens Cap M
Lens Pouch

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical)
for 35 mm (24 x 36 mm):

47°, 40°, 27°

Optical design

Number of lenses/groups:

6 / 4

Focal length:

52.3 mm

Position of entrance pupil:

25.1 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

Focusing range:

0.7 m to infinity

Distance setting

 

Scales:

Combined meter/feet graduation

Smallest object field:

277 x 416 mm

Largest reproduction ratio:

01:11.5

Aperture

 

Setting/Function:

With click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm

Lowest value:

16

Bayonet:

Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models

Filter mount:

Non-rotating, internal thread for screw-on filters size E 39

Lens hood:

Built-in telescopic

Dimension and weight

 

Length:

43.5 mm

Largest diameter:

53 mm

Weight:

Approx. 240 g