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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver
Product Code: L242505S
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The new generation Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver delivers increased resolution, an 11-bladed aperture and closer 45cm minimum focus distance in one of the world's most desirable lens formats.
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We Love
- New generation prime lens for M rangefinders with high resolving power even at its widest aperture
- 45cm close minimum focus distance opens up new creative opportunities for unique close-up images
- 11-blade aperture design renders beautifully soft defocus areas and distinct rounded bokeh
- Low 377g weight and maintains the same proportions as the previous generation lens with a l
- Combines a classic with modern design including a rounded screw-in lens hood with unmistakable image quality
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver Summary
When choosing any Leica M lens for your Rangefinder you are buying into a heritage, which spans over 150 years. The release of the new generation Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver is the culmination of this experience and Leica has enhanced their classic prime with a series of generational upgrades.
These include higher resolving power in order to reproduce infinitesimal detail which new generation sensors are capable of capturing, with cameras such as the M11 Silver and M11 Monochrom able to record an astounding 60 megapixels. Contrast is also enhanced, along with a closer 45cm minimum focusing distance and new 11-bladed aperture design. This renders beautifully rounded bokeh as well as gorgeous defocus areas in order to focus the viewer’s eye on your subject.
Despite these upgrades, the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens dimensions remain unchanged from the previous model which weighs a mere 377g for perfect balance on the body.
Key Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver Features
- New optical design capitalises on high resolution sensors
- High resolving power with excellent contrast
- 45cm close minimum focus distance via App, Visoflex and Live View
- 11-bladed aperture design
- Integrated lens hood which can be easily screwed-on and off
- Weighs just 377g
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver in More Detail
A modern masterpiece
The new generation Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH. Lens in fetching silver finish has been designed to meet the demands of high resolution sensors found in cameras such as the Leica M11 Monochrom, which was release alongside this lens. The standard prime resolves 60 megapixels of incredible detail which fourth generation Rangefinders capture, along with high-contrast results, in almost any situation.
Close 45cm minimum focus distance
Detailed close-ups are possible with the Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 thanks to a double cam mechanism and a minimum focusing distance of 45 centimetres. Leica engineers developed the mechanism in order to also increase the rotation range of the distance ring compared to the previous lens model.
This facilitates extremely easy and convenient focusing over the entire range, particularly in the close-up range, with distances as short as 70cm handled via the rangefinder. For the extended close-up range of 70 to 45 centimetres, you can focus via Live View on the screen, Visoflex or the Leica FOTOS App.
Intuitive and consistent photography
It was important to Leica that the new generation lens maintains the same physical dimensions the the previous model, which they successfully achieved. The new model weighs only 377 grams, despite packing an updated optical design and 11-bladed aperture diaphragm, where the previous model included 9-blades. This creates even rounder bokeh with beautiful defocus areas and that unmistakable Leica look. A modern rounded lens hood can be easily unscrewed for even more flexibility from the integrated design, which protects the lens, whilst increasing contract for backlit subjects.
What’s in the box
- Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Silver
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Our Verdict
Whichever rangefinder you shoot with, the addition of a lens such as this new generation Silver Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens can only add to your enjoyment. It offers higher resolving power than its predecessor in order to capture ever higher resolution images, and results show excellent contrast in the majority of situations.
It’s not only resolution which has changed, as Leica has also added an 11-bladed aperture diaphragm (over 9 previously), which can render beautifully rounded bokeh and smooth out of focus areas in the image. This is one of the most desirable traits of Leica lenses, especially when combined with the wide f/1.4 maximum aperture, which enables you to experiment with a shallow depth of field.
The minimum focusing distance has also been reduced to 45cm when using the FOTOS App, Live view or an optional camera Visoflex. This opens more creative avenues to capture wonderful frame-filling details and close-up images. Build quality and overall size remain similar to the previous model, which ensures you will enjoy many years of service from a versatile, robust and high resolving optic. The hardest decision is to choose between this silver model and the all black Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
