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Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2.0 ASPH, Metal Gray Paint Finish

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    Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH Metal Gray Introduced

    The APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. is widely regarded as a benchmark for optical and mechanical precision. This classic standard focal length combines extraordinary resolution with natural image rendering, delivering a clear and authentic view of the subject. In its new Metal Gray finish, the lens gains a distinctive visual character that emphasizes the purity of its form while reflecting the same technical clarity, coherence, and craftsmanship that define Leica’s design philosophy.

    More than 30 years after the launch of the Summicron-M 50mm f/2, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH. represents a completely new development. With its compact body, only marginally longer and slightly heavier than the classic Summicron-M 50mm f/2, and with an almost identical diameter, it provides visibly higher image quality.

    On the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50 f/2 ASPH., exceptional correction enables all aberrations to be reduced to a level that is negligible in digital photography. Its key features include excellent contrast rendition all the way to the corners of the image, even at full aperture. The use of a floating element ensures that this performance is retained even for close-up shots.

    Vignetting is limited to a maximum of just 2 stops at full aperture in 35mm format. Stopping down to f/2.8 visibly reduces this light falloff toward the edge of the image, with practically only natural vignetting remaining.

    Distortion is very low at a maximum of just 0.4%, which is practically imperceptible. A total of eight lens elements are used to achieve this exceptional performance.

    To realize apochromatic correction, resulting in a common focusing plane for three light wavelengths, three elements are made of glass types with high anomalous partial dispersion, while two others have a high refractive index. The aspherical surface of the first lens in the rear group helps reduce spherical aberration and flatten the image field. The rear group also includes a floating element, which moves independently of the rest of the optical system during focusing.

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    • Metal Gray paint-finished lens components
    • Matching Metal Gray paint-finished front cap
    • Red feet scale and focal length engravings
    • Made in Germany
    • Performance identical to standard production models
    • Diagonal angle of view: 47°
    • Focus range: 0.7 m to infinity
    • Maximum reproduction ratio: 1:11.3
    • Optical design: 8 elements in 5 groups
    • Length: 47 mm
    • Built-in rotating extendable lens hood
    • E39 filter thread

  • Metal Gray expands the Leica portfolio with a refined new finish deliberately aligned with Leica’s established design language. Carefully developed at the Leica factory in Wetzlar, the metallic gray tone complements the classic black and silver finishes with an understated and contemporary appearance that integrates consistently across Leica camera systems.

    The Metal Gray finish is based on a hand-applied lacquer process requiring carefully controlled layer thicknesses to achieve its distinctive metallic character. This process demands a high level of craftsmanship to ensure consistency and precision across all components.

    The durability of the Metal Gray finish is comparable to Leica’s traditional black lacquer finish and is designed to develop a natural patina over time through regular use, contributing to the unique character of each product.

    Metal Gray is a permanent addition to the Leica portfolio and is not a limited production finish.

  • Angle of View 47° diagonal, 40° horizontal, 27° vertical
    Optical Design 8 elements in 5 groups
    Position of Entrance Pupil 24.4 mm from bayonet flange
    Focus Range 0.7 m to ∞
    Distance Scale Combined feet and meter scale
    Smallest Object Field Approx. 271 x 407 mm
    Maximum Reproduction Ratio Approx. 1:11.3
    Aperture Range f/2 to f/16
    Aperture Control Manual aperture ring with click stops and half steps
    Lens Mount Leica M bayonet with 6-bit coding
    Filter Thread E39, non-rotating female thread
    Lens Hood Built-in, extendable by rotating
    Length Approx. 47 mm
    Maximum Diameter Approx. 53 mm
    Weight Approx. 300 g

 



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