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Leica M 50mm f2.0 APO ASPH Black
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Leica·CW ID: 46793·MFR ID: 11141

M 50mm f2.0 APO ASPH Black

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Widely regarded as the finest standard lens of its kind, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. pairs apochromatic correction with an aspherical surface across eight elements to deliver sharpness that holds up on even the highest-resolution M sensors. Color fringing and aberrations are suppressed wide open, giving you neutral tonality and dependable rendering in any light.

For you, it is the do-everything 50 for portraits, reportage, and daily shooting, with an f/2 aperture that separates your subject against a soft, unobtrusive background. Handmade in Germany from brass and aluminum and finished with 6-bit coding, it's a lens our team recommends without hesitation.

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  • Apochromatic correction eliminates color fringing, even wide open at f/2
  • Widely regarded as the benchmark standard lens in its class
  • Reference sharpness that holds up on high-resolution M sensors
  • Neutral tonality and color rendering for versatile results
  • f/2 aperture for subject separation with soft, unobtrusive bokeh
  • Optical design of 8 elements in 5 groups with 1 aspherical surface
  • Special glass with anomalous partial dispersion
  • Precise manual focusing to 0.7 m close focus
  • 11-blade click-stop diaphragm with half-increment lock settings
  • Leica M bayonet with 6-bit coding
  • Handmade in Germany from brass and aluminum at approx. 300 g

Scope of Delivery:

  • Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. lens
  • Screw-on lens hood
  • Front lens cap
  • Rear lens cap

Limited Warranty:

This Leica product carries Leica's limited manufacturer warranty when purchased from an authorized dealer, including accessories in their original packaging. Registering your product with a Leica Account extends coverage by an additional 12 months. Buying from an authorized dealer such as Camera West ensures your Leica is a genuine, warranty-eligible product backed by Leica's official service network.

General

Model: Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH.

Order number: 11141

Angle of view (diag/horiz/vert): 47deg / 40deg / 27deg

Made in: Germany

Optical Design

Elements / groups: 8 / 5

Aspherical surfaces: 1

Entrance pupil before bayonet: 24.4 mm

Focusing

Focus range: 0.7 m to infinity

Scale: Combined meter/feet

Smallest object field: 271 x 407 mm

Largest reproduction ratio: 1:17.4

Aperture

Setting: Click-stop diaphragm with half-increment lock settings

Aperture range: f/2 to f/16

Diaphragm blades: 11

Dimensions

Bayonet: Leica M with 6-bit coding

Filter thread: E39

Lens hood: Screw-on

Length: approx. 47 mm

Diameter: approx. 53 mm

Weight: approx. 300 g

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The Benchmark Standard Lens

Apochromatic correction removes color fringing and aberrations even at f/2, delivering a level of sharpness that remains a reference in its class and holds up on the most demanding high-resolution M sensors.

Neutral, Dependable Rendering

Expect true-to-life tonality and color across the frame, giving you versatile, consistent results for portraits, reportage, and everyday photography.

Beautiful Subject Separation

The fast f/2 aperture and 11-blade diaphragm produce soft, unobtrusive bokeh that isolates your subject cleanly while keeping the classic Leica look.

Compact and Handmade in Germany

Built from solid brass and aluminum with 6-bit coding, this Summicron balances perfectly on any M body and is engineered for a lifetime of use.

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