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Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (11891)

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Features

  • Consists of eight lens in 5 groups
  • Glass with anomalous partial dispersion
  • Made of a fluorite-type glass while lens element
  • Made of glass with a very high refractive index to minimize monochromatic aberrations

Description

The optical structure of the Leica Normal 50mm f1.4 Summilux M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens, Black consists of eight lens in 5 groups. Glass with anomalous partial dispersion (elements 2/3) was used to ensure correct color rendition. Lens element 2 is made of a fluorite-type glass while lens element 3 is made from glass originating from the former Leitz glass laboratory. Lens element 4 has an aspherical surface. Lens elements 1, 6 and 7 are made of glass with a very high refractive index to minimize monochromatic aberrations. In all every innovation currently available in lens technology - aspherical lenses, glass with anomalous partial dispersion (APO), glass with a high refraction index and a floating element - has been combined to create a lens that will set new imaging standards. This is the first Leica M lens with a specifically patented 'floating element' used to maintain imaging performance at a very high level even in close-focus ranges down to 0.7m. During focusing, the rearmost optical component (elements 7/8) moves relative to the rest of the optical system and produces brilliant image quality in near focus ranges. To maximize the benefits of the 'floating element' an extremely precise adjusting mechanism has also been utilized that had to fit into the restricted space inside this compact M-lens At full aperture, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. offers high contrast rendering even for the finest structures. This performance can only be raised slightly by stopping down. Another notable feature of this lens is that it is virtually distortion-free. The normal vignetting for such high-speed lenses at full aperture is strongly reduced by stopping down slightly. Furthermore, the use of the most advanced coating technology ensures a high degree of anti-glare. The LEICA SUMMILUX-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. also offers special features in terms of its handling: The built- in lens hood not only provides protection against stray light and dust, it can also be

Brand: Leica


Focal Length Description: 50 mm


Lens Type: Standard


Compatible Mountings: Leica M


Camera Lens Description: 8


Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 4 inches


Item Weight: 11.8 ounces


Item model number: 11891


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 28, 2005


Manufacturer: Leica


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    • It’s worth the wait
I have wanted this lens for many years. It’s expensive but like no other. I have compromised by buying fast 50’s from other manufacturers in the past. While they’re good, they don’t quite perform like Leica lenses. Good glass is a lifetime investment.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023 by Randall B. Scott
    • Wow, just wow!
At first I was petrified in spending so much on a lens (note, I even bought mine used for less than retail), but upon seeing the results, I'm quite stunned. It renders the out of focus areas (bokeh) unlike any other lens I've ever tried (and I even own the Canon 85 f1.2 for my DSLR), and the color rendition is so creamy, like eye candy! If you have either Leica M or Sony A7 series with adapter, I can highly recommend this lens! My only complaint is the insane price. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2017 by Mediahound 🎧
    • Astonishing piece of glass
I knew this lens would be good, but wasn't prepared for just how good. I've been using a Canon 5D, mark 3 with Canon lenses, which have been excellent. I'm not sure what the right word is, but there is a softness to the images taken with this lens, especially wide at f/1.4 which I've never seen.
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2014 by Thomas Watkin
    • I rarely write reviews but imo this is the best 50mm lens in the market right now
I rarely write reviews but imo this is the best 50mm lens in the market right now. The bokeh is so beautiful and creamy and WOW !!! is soo...clear and sharp when stopped down to f2. You get what you pay for but the price is well-deserved!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2014 by Ge
    • Perfect lens
A light lens that you can in your every day. The quality is amazing and you will not regret the extra money you paid for it. A must have lens for like fans as me.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2013 by Marcos Henrique Faco
    • Five Stars
Amazing.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2016 by frankie
    • Nothing like a Lux
I spend a good amount of my free time testing out different lenses and have played with all the best from Nikon and Carl Zeiss. Recently, I made the move to Leica and picked up the Lux 50 after a lot of research and compares on the web. The other lenses up for grabs at the time of my purchase were: Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2/50 ZM Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1.5/50 ZM Leica Summicron-M 2/50 (including the new ASPH model) Leica Noctilux-M 0.95/50 Voigtländer 1.1/50 Obviously, I was looking for the absolute best for my M-E and did not want to settle for a substitute. The only other lens on my Leica at the time was the Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 - an absolute dream as well. What I was looking for in a 50mm: -It MUST have sharpness in subject, wide open. -Little to no distortion from edge to edge -Smooth, creamy bokeh (no "worming") -Balanced contrasts between lights and dark -Light weight I feel the purpose of a fast 50 is to be able to shoot in all lighting environments, wide open. Why buy a f/1.4 or f/2 if you can't shoot sharp at those apertures? Again, this is how I shoot, so it's what I am reflecting on. The other lenses had some nice qualities about them and I'd be happy with any of them. They each have their own characteristic and render the drop to bokeh slightly different. A lot of people drool over the Noctilux - but that was actually the first one I dropped from my list. Sure, the speed is nice, but I wasn't "in love" with the look it produced. For that much cash, I'd want to be completely blown away - and the tank called the Noctilux doesn't do it for me. With it's price and gargantuan size, it was easy to eliminate. The Voigt was nice as well - but the qualities I wanted weren't there (other than the easy price point for a 1.1!) Both Zeiss lenses are gorgeous. I was a full-on Zeiss evangelist and know exactly what they can and can not do. I swore I'd never own a lens from another maker which is why my first Leica lens was actually a Zeiss. But, I knew in my heart I wanted the magic combination of a Leica lens on a Leica body. I still may grab a Zeiss to back-up the Lux - or use in alternate situations. I digress... So, in the end it was down to the Lux and Cron(s). I began pixel peeping literally thousands of images taken with each lens. The bokeh of the lux always seemed to edge out that of the cron. Also, it had a slight edge on sharpness. Now, I know the average schmo looking at the images isn't going to see a difference - but I feel those getting these lenses get them because they CAN see the difference and want the ultimate clarity in their work. I do not regret this lens for a second. It is sharper than anything I have owned in the DSLR work and works just as nice at f/1.4 as it does a f/11 - it does its job perfect. It's a nice weight on the M-E. Solid build. Very solid. They compare it to a tank, and that is accurate. When you hold it in your hand, you know you are holding a gem that is unsurpassed in photography. Disclaimer- If you're reading this review - it's because you're serious about your Leica glass and photography. No, I am not a dentist that wants to flaunt gear. I want to shoot rangefinders (all done with the DSLR game) and I want to shoot the best possible glass that I can get on there. I suggest you go onto your favorite photo sharing site and search on the lenses you are wanting and let them speak for themselves. You'll see a pattern that you can pick out the 50 lux most of the time, once you know what you are looking for. You're investing a lot of money, so take your time to find what you want in your image. The ones I mentioned above all have great qualities and there are a couple that I'd be willing to buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013 by Raymond Larose
    • Nearly perfect lens
I've borrowed this lens a few times but only recently bought it for myself. It's a nearly perfect lens. It's truly sharp from f/1.4 on with targets both near and far, and there is almost no color fringing. It's compact, and the build quality is fantastic. Distortion is negligible. Flare resistance is good, and the built in hood is very handy. Compared to the Voigtlander 50/1.5 Nokton VM, the Leica is a bit sharper and has smoother bokeh wide open. Unlike the Voigtlander, the Summilux bokeh does not maintain a round shape as you stop down to f/2.8 (Google for "Bokeh Comparison - Leica 50mm Summilux M ASPH and Voigtlander 50mm Nokton M ASPH"), but that doesn't bother me much. The (non-APO) current production Summicron and Zeiss Planar are obviously slower but much less expensive and just as sharp. I would choose either of those if the extra stop of speed were not so important to me. The current Noctilux and Voigtlander 50/1.1 Nokton are both much faster but also much larger and heavier than the Summilux. The Zeiss 50/1.5 Sonnar has very different character than the Summilux. For general use I prefer the Leica, which unlike the Zeiss has no noticeable focus shift and lesser field curvature. On the other hand, the Zeiss has unique and appealing character as well as much smaller size and lower weight than the Summilux. Coming from a Canon and Nikon DSLR background, the performance of this lens is pretty much everything I ever wanted but couldn't have from the Canon and Nikon 50/1.4 and 50/1.2 lenses. Now there are the very high-performing Zeiss Otus and Sigma ART 50s for the DSLRs, but those lenses are very large and heavy compared to the Summilux. There are few lenses with almost no compromise. The Summilux is as close as I've ever come. Supposedly the APO Summicron is even better, but I wouldn't sacrifice the speed to trade for one, even if the price were on equal footing. I can't see myself wanting for even more sharpness or even less color fringing than this lens delivers. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014 by Kon Peki

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