Leica - APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (Leica M, Metal Gray)

• Full-Frame | f/2 to f/16
• Apochromatic Design
• One Aspherical Element
• Floating Elements System
• Manual Focus Design
• Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.3'
• Filter Thread: 39mm
• Built-In Extendable Lens Hood

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (Metal Gray)

Precision Optics in a Classic Focal Length
Combining the timeless 50mm perspective with advanced optical engineering, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. in metal gray delivers exceptional image quality in a compact, everyday-ready design. This fast standard prime is defined by its apochromatic construction, ensuring outstanding color accuracy and clarity across a wide range of shooting conditions.

Apochromatic Optical Performance
Engineered to meet Leica’s highest standards, the lens incorporates specialized glass elements—including anomalous partial dispersion and high-refractive-index materials—to align red, green, and blue wavelengths at the same focal plane. This precise correction virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations, resulting in images with superior color fidelity and contrast throughout the aperture range.

Advanced Lens Construction
A carefully refined optical formula enhances overall performance:

• Aspherical element minimizes spherical aberrations for sharpness from center to edge
• Floating element system maintains consistent clarity and detail from the minimum focusing distance to infinity
• Hybrid optical design combines a Gaussian-type structure in front of the aperture with a configuration inspired by the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 behind it, reducing distortion while ensuring even illumination and high resolution

Versatile f/2 Aperture
The bright f/2 maximum aperture offers excellent performance in low-light environments and provides precise control over depth of field, making it ideal for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting.

Compact, Everyday Form Factor
Despite its advanced optical design, the lens remains compact and lightweight, making it a natural companion for daily use and travel. Its balanced size pairs seamlessly with Leica M-series rangefinder bodies.

Manual Focus Control
As with all M-mount lenses, the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. features a fully manual focus design. A smooth, responsive focusing ring and integrated focusing tab allow for precise adjustments, with a minimum focusing distance of 2.3 feet and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:11.3.

Built-In Practical Features
A retractable lens hood is integrated into the design to help reduce flare and ghosting while protecting the front element. The lens also accepts standard 39mm screw-in filters, adding versatility for creative control and protection.

Refined for Discerning Photographers
Blending Leica’s heritage of precision craftsmanship with modern optical innovation, the APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. stands as a benchmark standard lens—delivering uncompromising image quality in a compact, elegant form.