Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH. M-Mount Lens w/ Built-In Hood, Germany, Black, 6-Bit Review

Leica Camera AG's new highspeed standard lens for the Leica M System offers maximum imaging performance: the new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. It supersedes the predecessor lens with the same speed, which, notwithstanding a few minor modifications, had been part of the range since 1962. The aim of this new development was to create a reference lens to push the technical boundaries of photography using standard focal lengths into new dimensions. The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. delivers virtually the same outstanding performance throughout all apertures and focus settings. Whether using selective focus at close range, high-contrast available light applications or an extended depth of field to capture landscapes, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. handles every situation with ease. It delivers on a promise to be a genuinely universal lens. Every innovation currently available in lens technology - aspherical lenses, glass with anomalous partial dispersion, glass with a high refraction index and a floating element - has been combined to create a lens that sets the new standard in this focal length class. Originally introduced in 2004 this Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH has been very successful and developed a well earned reputation as one of the best lenses around. The same optics are also available in a special "Black-chrome finish" model 11688 version with styling harkening back to vintage Leica lenses which was introduced in 2015. The 11688 tends to be more expensive and lack the convenient built-in lens hood of this 11891. The 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical is an especially solid general purpose lens choice for any Leica M owner. Key Features Thoroughly modern M mount standard lens with normal field of view Legendary Leica optical and mechanical construction Superior image quality Floating rear lens elements Aspherical element Anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glass Absolutely beautiful bokeh Half click stops from f/1.4 to f/16 Smooth manual focus Quick focus lever Focuses to .7m with 1:11.3 maximum magnification Built-in locking lens hood Front element does not rotate Accepts 46mm filters Compact and relatively light at 335g 6-bit coded Available accessories include 46mm filters. | Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH. M-Mount Lens w/ Built-In Hood, Germany, Black, 6-Bit | E46 | 11891 - LN- - Like New Minus - w/ Caps; Made in Germany

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