Name: Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH
Brand: Leica
SKU: 454
Rating: 3.5 (4 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

5.0 / 5

The build quality of the lens is great
They are much easier to achieve precise focus with
smoother and nicer built than the black versions

bokeh is a little bit too smooth even
The lens is actually pretty heavy
only email once per month

Elements: 8
Autofocus: no
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 51.6 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH - Pros & Cons

The build quality of the lens is great
They are much easier to achieve precise focus with
smoother and nicer built than the black versions
the performance is fantastic
bokeh is always creamy and smooth
talented and experienced enough to make emotionally impactful images
They perform perfectly and capture unique images that convey a sense of timeless qualities
Leica gives us the best tools to be storytellers
The depth of field scale is great when zone focusing and is quick to achieve focus
Bokeh and sharpness are pleasantly balanced
the vignetting hasn t been stripped away and retains
The colors are gorgeous and creamy
Summilux is a beautiful lens and compliments the M10-R quite well
Images are sharp with plenty of bokeh and beautiful tones
It is very comfortable and glides effortlessly
The skin tones are excellent for capturing portraits
is constructed solidly and designed to be used on daily basis
the lens feels very solid
The focusing is pretty smooth and is actually quite enjoyable

bokeh is a little bit too smooth even
The lens is actually pretty heavy
only email once per month
Every focal length compresses the space a little differently
the images can look a little dull
The grip on the focusing barrel is simply too small and narrow to be useful
it can be a bit too much some times
the focus throw is very short on this lens
omits the focus tab and built-in hood
Diffraction causes a slight drop in image
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the extreme corners are a full stop darker than the center of the lens
The front element does not turn during focusing
is no infrared index marker
viewfinder is not the image that is coming into the lens
could jump-start even when my batteries were dead
fuel injection systems don't work without batteries
bumping the contrast slightly in post
doesn t have quite as much of the pop Leica lenses
does not take long to adapt and see images slide into the center of the viewfinder

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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Leica M

Aperture max	1.4
Aperture min	16
Aperture ring	yes

Elements	8
Groups	5
Special elements / coatings	1 Aspherical element

Weight	11.82 oz
Diameter	2.11 in
Length	2.07 in
Filter size	1.81 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 51.6
Maximum magnification	0.09 x
Image stabilisation	no

Autofocus	no
Closest focusing distance	0.7
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes
Focus features	Floating focus

Colour of product	Black Silver
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	no

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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (4)

4.0

Based on 4 reviews

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review

The Phoblographer

Published: 02.12.2021

Wonderful Darkroom Vibes! Leica 50mm F1.4 Summilux Lens Review

Leica's 50mm Summilux f1.4 lens is another wonderful lens for the M-Mount system. The compact lens has plenty of character.

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Review

PCMAG

Published: 08.04.2016

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Review

4.0

The pricey Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the go-to standard-angle lens for many a rangefinder shooter, and with good reason.

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Asph. Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 02.04.2012

Leica 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Asph. Review

Looking for a Leica 50mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

Børge Indergaard

Published: 02.07.2017

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH review | Børge Indergaard

The Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is a lens I’ve owned twice in the last five years. I’ve considered writing about my experience of it for a couple of years now, but every time that I’ve considered starting this review I haven’t really had any clear idea about what to write about this lens. I