Name: APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH
Brand: Leica
SKU: 431
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

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4.5

based on all reviews

solid and well-built
The focus ring is nicely damped and works smoothly
the build quality of the lens is excellent

there is no such lens in Leica land
feature a lock in the extended position
the lens has not changed internally

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 8
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 50 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH - Pros & Cons

solid and well-built
The focus ring is nicely damped and works smoothly
the build quality of the lens is excellent
cutting-edge technologies and painstaking manufacturing procedures
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
outstanding sharpness and resolving power
AA is much more user-friendly from a size and ease of focus perspective
Healthy discourse and other points of view are always welcome
Close-up performance is excellent
Handling is easy and comfortable
it was very easy to use
Focus is easily achieved and makes capturing precise moments feel effortless
excellent image quality in a small package with perfect handling
perfect size to take with you anywhere and versatile for a variety of shooting applications
The finger rest is comfortable
The lens handles itself well in environments with moderate moisture
Images are superbly sharp with beautiful bokeh
The warm and cool tones play off of each other exquisitely
Achieving focus with it is simple
built-in hood feels solid and works well
sharp
compact
well-built
and makes
entirely different lenses and serve my needs on various projects

there is no such lens in Leica land
feature a lock in the extended position
the lens has not changed internally
the lens extends a little when focusing closer
extreme sharpness and resolution of details from corner to corner of the image
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slightly warm rendering
climbing a very steep diminishing returns curve
the radius is too small
The full name is a bit of a mouthful
steep diminishing returns curve here
lens trickled onto the market
Sony A7II and the same lens
high price creates a sharply defined barrier of entry
both of our lenses have is markings on the aperture blades
In-focus areas fade gracefully into their backgrounds
no batteries to run down
it s not that simple
smearing/haze in the edges and corners
Zeiss doesn t have a built-in hood
sharp from edge to edge
lack of a color filter
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm
an expensive lens
lack of distortion
take only that lens
not a bag of lenses
a softer edge to portraits and a glow to highlights
The focusing ring is not textured
lens doesn t have an onion ring problem
sharpness extends from the center and remains in focus from edge to edge
the highlights doesn t even register as a concern on the radar
It is not officially weather sealed

Leica - Video Reviews (2)

Pedro Ferreira on the Leica Apo-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH.

Peter Karbe & the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 mm f/2 ASPH.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Leica M

Aperture max	2
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes
Number of diaphragm blades	11
Aperture features	Clickstops

Construction	Fixed
Elements	8
Groups	5

Weight	10.58 oz
Diameter	2.09 in
Length	1.85 in
Inner-threaded for screw-in filters	1.54 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 50
Maximum magnification	0.09 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	no
Closest focusing distance	0.70
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes
Focus features	Floating focus

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (5)

5.0

Based on 5 reviews

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Published: 05.07.2021

We Love It! Leica 50mm f2 Summicron APO Review

The Leica 50mm f2 Summicron APO lens puts an updated spin on an old classic. Images are sharp and retain most of the Leica feel.

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PCMAG

Published: 01.08.2013

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. Review

5.0

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH. is as close to a perfect lens as I've ever used, but it costs more than the latest digital M.

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Ming Thein | Photographer

Published: 25.05.2012

May 10, Part 2: The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50/2 ASPH review, and a comparison

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Published: 11.05.2012

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