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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Leica L-Mount Autofocus

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
740 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm
Length
102 mm
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At a Glance

This 50 mm standard prime brings autofocus and an f/2 aperture to full-frame L-Mount cameras. Its optical design includes four aspherical surfaces, and the aperture is electronically controlled. It focuses as close as 35 cm at 1:5 (0.2x). The wide aperture allows short shutter times in low light, and the lens also covers everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
50 mm
Max. focal length
50 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
12
Groups
10
Weight
740 g (1.63 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
35 cm (13.78 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
102 mm (4.02 in)
Diameter
73 mm (2.87 in)
Released
August 2019

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH fit?

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

L-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
APS-C:
Leica CL,Leica TL2,Leica TL,Leica T (Typ 701)

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensLeica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPHLeica Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.Sigma 50mm F2 DG DN | CViltrox AF 50mm F2
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight740 g402 g350 g205 g
Filter diameter67 mm67 mm58 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance35 cm45 cm45 cm51 cm
Length102 mm83 mm68 mm54.4 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH weigh?

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH weighs 740 g. It is 102 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.

What filter size does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH use?

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is 35 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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