Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Leica Jun 2012
Leica Full Frame

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

This is a full-frame prime lens for Leica M, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. Released in 2012, it weighs 300 g. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. Renowned for its exceptional optical performance, this lens features an apochromatic design with 8 elements in 5 groups, effectively minimizing chromatic aberrations and delivering outstanding image sharpness and clarity. The bright f/2 maximum aperture allows for excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control, making it suitable for a wide range of photographic applications, including portrait and street photography. Its compact and lightweight design ensures ease of handling, while the traditional aperture ring provides precise exposure control. Note that this lens does not include weather sealing, so care should be taken when shooting in adverse conditions.

f/2
Aperture
50mm
Focal
300 g
Weight
Jun 2012
Released
Leica site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Street
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Standard prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
50 mm
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Leica M
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
Not specified
Optical construction
8 elements in 5 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.7 m (2.3 ft)
Maximum magnification
Not specified
Filter size
39 mm
Dimensions
53 mm (diameter) x 47 mm (length)
Weight
300 g (10.6 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, street

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.8% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Rejas
01 Rejas by jlben Juan Leon
Rainbow in Motion
02 Rainbow in Motion by කේදාර KhE
03 by matías.elgart
Watchful at Pride
04 Watchful at Pride by කේදාර KhE
Atrás
05 Atrás by jlben Juan Leon
Cascata di Moggio(Valsassina)
06 Cascata di Moggio(Valsassina) by marco75foto
It' a long way to the top if you wanna rock'n roll
07 It' a long way to the top if you wanna rock'n roll by marco75foto
Jeep
08 Jeep by jlben Juan Leon
Gemelos
09 Gemelos by jlben Juan Leon
Fuerabordas
10 Fuerabordas by jlben Juan Leon
Redes
11 Redes by jlben Juan Leon
Flota
12 Flota by jlben Juan Leon
Sirena
13 Sirena by jlben Juan Leon
Hands
14 Hands by michael.mu
Morning Star
15 Morning Star by jlben Juan Leon
Matera by night
16 Matera by night by marco75foto
Pesqueros
17 Pesqueros by jlben Juan Leon
MIguetele tower. Valencia Cathedral.
18 MIguetele tower. Valencia Cathedral. by Fernando Huet
Valencia old town.
19 Valencia old town. by Fernando Huet
Cathedral of Valencia
20 Cathedral of Valencia by Fernando Huet
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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