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Leica

Leica 50mm f1.4 Summilux-M Classic

$3,895.00 USD

Pickup available at Camera West Rancho Mirage

Usually ready in 24 hours

Leica reintroduces a classic 50mm, the original 50mm f1.4 Summilux-M from 1959. The original 50mm f1.4 Summilux became an icon alongside the Leica M3, featuring a unique characteristics when used wide open due to its lack of modern optical corrections. Since the original 50mm Summilux, there have been four key versions, culminating in the modern aspherical, close-focus version we know today making the 50mm Summilux-M a staple in Leica’s optical offerings over the past seven decades. The recreation of the 50mm f1.4 Summilux-M brings welcomed changes while remaining true to its predecessor's form both aesthetically and functionally, with two key exceptions. The modern recreation moves from an e43 filter thread to a more contemporary e46 filter thread, and—most notably—allows for 0.7m close focus compared to the original's 1m minimum. This improvement in close focus significantly increases the creative possibilities of the classic 50mm f1.4 Summilux-M and enhances the already illustrious and unique signature of the lens when used wide open.

We think the reintroduction of the 50mm f1.4 Summilux-M is a fantastic addition to the Leica M lineup of classic lenses, which includes the 28mm f5.6 Summaron-M, 35mm f1.4 Summilux-M Steel Rim, 50mm f1.2 Noctilux-M, and 90mm f2.2 Thambar. These classic reintroductions offer photographers a unique character in their images, distinct from the perfection found in modern optics, yet without the idiosyncrasies common in vintage lenses that have stood the test of time and use. We love historical Leica optics, and these recreations are some of our personal favorites here at Camera West & Leica Store San Francisco!
Features at a Glance
  • New optical design of a classic Leica lens: Replicating the distinguished bokeh from the original lens released 1962, while also supporting Leica’s high-resolution sensors, thanks to new
    manufacturing techniques, modern glass elements and lens coatings.
  • Homage to Leica’s lens heritage: The barrel design is based on the first version of the 50mm Summilux-M lens (released between 1959 – 1961) while the optical design is based on the 2nd version of this lens (released between 1962 – 2004).
  • Designed to the highest standard: Composed of over 100 different parts, this brass lens is handmade in Germany, with a chrome-plated surface finish. This lens is not a limited edition
    and is part of Leica’s current lens portfolio.
  • Unique image rendering: Creating images with a wide-open aperture allows the lens to produce incredibly soft bokeh, while also being very sharp and showcasing low optical distortions
    when stopped down.
What's Included
  • Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4, Silver Chrome Finish
  • Leather case
  • Lens front cap
  • Lens hood
  • Lens hood cap
  • Rear cap
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Striking Shots and Unparalleled Portraits

This legendary lens will inspire you with its image quality and picturesque bokeh when shooting with a wide aperture. At the same time, it delivers precise focus and striking contrast when stopped down. The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 invites you to explore the interplay of sharpness and blur, offering you boundless opportunities to express yourself creatively.

Timeless Aesthetics

The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 has been developed based on its legendary predecessor. The new version of this standard lens is also made by hand out of solid brass and equipped with a removable, round lens hood. This protects the lens, minimises glare and lens flares, and emphasises the vintage look. The aesthetics of this classic lens form a perfect symbiosis with a Leica M-Camera, both visually and technically.

Unmatched – Since 1959

We introduced the first Summilux lens back in 1959. The name ‘Summilux’ is derived from the Latin ‘summa lux’, meaning ‘maximum light’. Since then, Summilux has been synonymous with our particularly fast lenses. The Summilux-M normal lens, with its focal length of 50 mm, is the prime lens for many photographers worldwide, and has captured countless iconic pictures throughout the history of photography.

“Made in Germany” Quality

The reinterpretation is based on optical calculation for the second Summilux-M 50 f/1.4, which was produced between 1962 and 2004 with very few modifications. Meticulously crafted from 105 individual components, this optical masterpiece is the result of carefully considered refinements. Seven lenses, manufactured from advanced types of glass and arranged in five groups, reproduce subjects at a close focusing distance of only 0.7 m, delivering the impeccable quality expected from a lens bearing the ‘Made in Germany’ designation. Furthermore, its twelve aperture blades ensure an exceptionally smooth and harmonious bokeh.
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