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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2
94 PixelMeter Score 4 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional sharpness and high contrast across the frame
  • Minimal distortion and well-controlled aberrations
  • Pleasing bokeh and classic image character
  • Compact and robust metal construction
  • Satisfying manual focus operation
Cons Cons
  • High financial cost
  • Mechanical quirks including focus shift and stiff or loose rings
  • Ergonomic limitations like focus breathing and proprietary caps
  • Inconsistent or busy bokeh quality in certain conditions
  • Noticeable light fall-off and vignetting at wide apertures

Launch price Launch price $3,205
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 50mm f/2
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Leica M · Full-Frame
Close focus Close focus 70 cm (0.09x)
Filter thread Filter thread 39mm
Weight & size Weight & size 240g (8.5 oz) · 43.5 x 53 mm (1.71 x 2.09 in)

Announcement date Announcement date January 1, 1979
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,205
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
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/16

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 47°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 70 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.09x
Depth of field scale Depth of field scale Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes

Weight Weight 240g (8.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 43.5mm (1.71 in)
Length Length 53mm (2.09 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 39mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None