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Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5
82 PixelMeter Score 6 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Compact, lightweight, and highly portable design
  • Superb optical performance featuring sharpness and good contrast
  • Excellent build quality using high-grade materials
  • Smooth bokeh and pleasant rendering
  • Affordable entry point into the Leica M lens lineup
Cons Cons
  • Higher cost relative to some third-party alternatives
  • Lack of an integrated lens hood
  • Minimal vignetting and chromatic aberration in specific lighting
  • Build and design limitations compared to more expensive Leica lenses
  • Restricted minimum focus distance of 0.8 meters

Launch price Launch price $1,250
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/2.5
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Leica M · Full-Frame
Filter thread Filter thread 39mm
Weight & size Weight & size 230g (8.1 oz) · 51 x 33 mm (2.01 x 1.30 in)

Announcement date Announcement date September 11, 2007
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,250
Lens mount Lens mount Leica M
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame

Elements Elements 6
Groups Groups 4

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 50mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.5
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 47°

Depth of field scale Depth of field scale Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 230g (8.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 51mm (2.01 in)
Length Length 33mm (1.30 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 39mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None