Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph Lens-Black

Coupling the traditional and the contemporary is something this Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph lens does so eloquently. It provides a bright maximum aperture, praised for both its enhanced image quality and refined optical design. This Leica lens combines seven elements in five key groups, further utilising a single aspherical element to eliminate distortions and damaging spherical aberrations throughout the full focal length. As a wide-angle classical prime lens, this 35mm f2 prioritises clarity and sharpness - with the f2 maximum aperture coping well in difficult lighting conditions. The intricately designed eleven blade iris creates a circular aperture, granting the out of focus areas of the frame a certain smooth and balanced aesthetic. As a go-to M-mount lens for many, this 35mm f2 delivers a unique bokeh and rich contrast that works for many photography disciplines. Ideal for portraiture, street, landscape, product photography, and much more.

Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph Lens-Black Key Features:

• High-end Leica M-mount lens
• Versatile wide-angle classic prime lens
• Profoundly compact construction - brass
• Multi-use lens, ideal for portraiture, street, landscape, and product photography
• A single aspherical element
• 35mm f2 lens delivers a unique bokeh and rich contrast
• Impressive minimum focus distance of 5.8cm
• 11-blade aperture diaphragm
• Well-rounded aperture range between f/2 to f/16
• Leica's classical manual focus design
• Refined optical design with stylised exterior lens barrel
• 39mm filter thread

Expanded Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph Lens-Black Key Features:

A Purposeful Wide-Angle Prime

This 35mm f2 Summicron-M lens incoprporates a single aspherical element to effectively reduce spherical aberrations and damaging distortions. This allows for improved sharpness and clarity - perfect for a whole host of image-making applications. If you require a reliable wide-angle prime for your Leica M camera, this 35mm f2 is ideal for portraiture, street, landscape, and product photography. The intricately designed eleven blade iris creates a circular aperture, granting the out of focus areas of the frame a certain smooth and balanced aesthetic. By combining contemporary optical design with Leica's trusted manual focus components, this lens offers pin-sharp pictures with bright contrast and almost full freedom from distortion. This is true throughout the full aperture range and focal lengths.

The Mighty M-mount Range

The Leica M portfolio is a collection of lenses developed to fulfil the most stringent quality demands for both digital and analogue photography. Their image quality is second-to-none, pairing effortlessly with Leica's range of compatible high-resolution camera systems. M-mount lenses were first made famous by street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Sebastiao Salgado. Unrivalled in resolution, contrast, structure, tonal depth, and overall performance - the Leica M-mount range consists of a special breed of camera lens.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph Lens
• 1 x Leica Lens Hood for Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH
• 1 x Metal Lens Cap
• 1 x Threaded Protection Ring
• 1 x Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses
• 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Is there a Leica branded lens hood available?

The Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph lens comes equipped with a lens hood specific to each colourway - black or silver.

Is this lens compatible with the Leica M3?

The Leica 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph is a key part of Leica's M-mount lenses and is compatible with the full range of Leica M bodies - dating back to 1954.

When using a Leica M to E mount adapter, will there be any image quality degradation?

No image degradation will occur when using a Leica-branded M to E mount adapter.

Is the lens barrel constructed from brass?

The exterior lens barrel of this 35mm f2 is constructed from brass, complimenting that of the full M-mount camera range.