Standard Prime
Leica M Mount
f/2
39 mm
50 mm
0.24 kg
Overview

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

A versatile all-around lens, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 from Leica is a normal-length prime featuring a fast f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light as well as offering greater control over depth of field. A six elements, four groups optical design provides even brightness and sharpness across the image frame, and also helps to virtually eliminate distortion for clean, natural rendering. Beyond its optical performance, the lens is also compact for everyday use, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3', and it has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.

SKU: GC165-11826

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

A versatile all-around lens, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 from Leica is a normal-length prime featuring a fast f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light as well as offering greater control over depth of field. A six elements, four groups optical design provides even brightness and sharpness across the image frame, and also helps to virtually eliminate distortion for clean, natural rendering. Beyond its optical performance, the lens is also compact for everyday use, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3', and it has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.

Versatile normal-length lens features a bright f/2 maximum aperture that benefits working in difficult lighting conditions as well as offers increased control over depth of field.

Six elements in four groups optical design promotes even edge-to-edge illumination and sharpness, as well as high contrast at all aperture positions.

Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3' away with a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:11.5.

Built-in extendable lens hood shades and protects the front element to reduce lens flare and ghosting. Additionally, the front of the lens is threaded to accept 39mm screw-in filters.

Key Features:

Leica M-Mount Lens

Aperture Range f/2 to f/16

Manual Focus Lens Design

Minimum Focus Distance 70 cm

39 mm Filter Thread

Built-in Extendable Lens Hood

What's in the Box:

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

Leica 39E Lens Cap for 50mm f/2.0 M

Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses

Leather Lens Case

Standard Prime
Leica M Mount
f/2
39 mm
50 mm
0.24 kg
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Product Overview

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

A versatile all-around lens, the Summicron-M 50mm f/2 from Leica is a normal-length prime featuring a fast f/2 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light as well as offering greater control over depth of field. A six elements, four groups optical design provides even brightness and sharpness across the image frame, and also helps to virtually eliminate distortion for clean, natural rendering. Beyond its optical performance, the lens is also compact for everyday use, its manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 2.3', and it has a built-in expandable lens hood to prevent lens flare and ghosting.

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Key Features

Standard Prime

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 (Black Anodised) is a high-performance standard prime lens.

Leica M Mount

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised) features a leica M-mount for seamless compatibility.

f/2

Leica Summicron-M 50mm Lens (Black Anodised) comes with fast f/2 aperture.

39 mm

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised) features a 39 mm front diameter.

50 mm

Leica Summicron-M f/2 Lens (Black Anodised) offers a 50 mm focal length.

0.24 kg

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised) weighs 0.24 kg.

Lightweight, Robust, Intuitive Design

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens (Black Anodised)

Lightweight, Robust, Intuitive Design

Fluid Focus, Everyday Creativity

The Summicron-M 50 f/2 combines sharp clarity with cinematic bokeh, neutral colour rendering, fluid manual focus, and a lightweight, discreet design-perfect for spontaneous, creative photography every day.

Master Every Frame With Precision

Master Every Frame With Precision

The Summicron-M 50 f/2 blends sharpness with cinematic bokeh. Wide apertures deliver clarity, while micro-contrast and neutral colours ensure consistent results. Lightweight and discreet, it inspires creativity anywhere.

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