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Pairing the classic wide-angle focal length with an optically refined design, the black APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. lens from Leica is a fast wide-angle prime characterized by its apochromatic designation. Six lens elements feature anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glass, rendering the lens capable of focusing red, green, and blue wavelengths at the same plane in order to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations. In addition, three aspherical elements with a total of four aspherical surfaces are incorporated to reduce spherical aberrations, providing edge-to-edge sharpness.
The APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. goes one step further, by facilitating true close-up imaging with minimum a focusing distance of just 11.8", surpassing previous M-series lenses featuring a typical close-focus distance of approximately 27.5". With a smoothly engineered detent at 0.7m on the focus ring, the user can feel when the lens steps into the close-focus range and indicates when Live View or an EVF should be used for precise focus and composition. This compact 35mm lens is also distinguished by its compact form factor, making it ideal for use as an everyday lens. Like all M-mount lenses, it features a manual focus design, and a convenient focusing tab for more refined control during use.
This lens works wonderfully with the Leica M 10-R and M 11. I take it on walks in the woods and on vacation to the Rocky Mountains. It is sharp and light weight and the focus action is smooth. The only complaint is that it is easy to lose the lens cap. When I go for a walk I typically put the lens cap in a shirt pocket or leave it on the car console. I picked this lens up at the company after it came out. The close up mode works acceptably with the VisoFlex but focusing is a challenge. But I rarely use it for closeups. I typically focus with the range finder and frame with the VisoFlex, using the thumb wheel to fine tune the exposure using the histogram to shift the brightness values.
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