Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens | Leica M, Black, 2023 Version

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. presents a reimagined housing and enhanced optical performance, offering a modern interpretation of a classic focal length. Renowned for its versatility, this updated 50mm f/1.4 features a reduced minimum focusing distance of 1.5 feet, an innovative 11-blade diaphragm that produces a more pleasing bokeh, and a redesigned lens body that aligns with the elegant and lightweight aesthetics of the Summilux-M 35mm, complete with a built-in retractable lens hood. As a member of the Summilux series, this 50mm f/1.4 lens is distinguished by its exceptional speed, making it ideal for low-light conditions and providing enhanced control over depth of field. In addition to its improved optical capabilities, the lens showcases a modernized exterior design that harmonizes with other updated Summilux-M lenses, such as the 35mm f/1.4.

• Updated optical design is better tuned to newer high-resolution sensors and produces greater sharpness, resolution, and contrast.
  
  
• One aspherical element minimizes spherical aberrations and distortion for highly accurate rendering.
  
  
• New 11-blade diaphragm produces more visually round bokeh when working at middle aperture values.
  
  
• The minimum focusing distance has been improved from 2.3' to 1.5' to take advantage of the lens's use in conjunction with cameras that feature live view or when working with the Visoflex or Leica FOTOS app. Rangefinder focusing is still only supported down to 2.3'; live view focusing must be used between 2.3' and 1.5'.
  
  
• Integrated retractable lens hood design eliminates the need to carry an auxiliary hood.
  
  
• Compact design measures 2.3 x 2.3" and the lens weighs just under 12 oz.
  
  
• Conventional M bayonet lens mount, with 6-bit encoding, enables using this lens on any M-mount rangefinder camera.