Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
This is a full-frame prime lens for L-Mount, covering 50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. Released in 2018, it weighs 740 g and is weather-sealed. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.
It is a standard prime lens designed for full-frame Leica L-mount mirrorless cameras. With a bright f/2 maximum aperture, it offers excellent performance in various lighting conditions and provides precise depth-of-field control. The apochromatic design, featuring 12 elements in 10 groups with three aspherical elements, minimizes chromatic aberrations and ensures exceptional image sharpness and clarity. The lens incorporates a fast and quiet autofocus system, making it suitable for both still photography and videography. Its robust construction includes weather sealing, protecting against dust and moisture, which enhances its reliability in diverse shooting environments.
- f/2
- Aperture
- 50mm
- Focal
- 740 g
- Weight
- Oct 2018
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard prime lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 50 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- L-Mount
- Maximum aperture
- f/2
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- Not specified
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 10 groups (3 aspherical elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.35 m (1.15 ft)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.2x
- Filter size
- 67 mm
- Dimensions
- 73 mm (diameter) x 102 mm (length)
- Weight
- 740 g (1.63 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- portrait, general
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 1.8% of the frame width
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