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Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH

Focal length
90 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
500 g
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
78 mm

At a Glance

This short telephoto for Leica M and full frame is focused manually and opens to f/2, which gives shallow depth of field. It has an APO design and a built-in telescopic lens hood. The lens weighs 500 g, and its minimum focus distance is 1 m. Portraits are the main use.

Good for

  • Portraits

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
90 mm
Max. focal length
90 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
5
Groups
5
Weight
500 g (1.1 lb)
Filter diameter
55 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Max. magnification
1:9 (0.11×)
Length
78 mm (3.07 in)
Diameter
64 mm (2.52 in)

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH fit?

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 135 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPHVoigtländer APO-Ultron 90mm f/2Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2KIPON Iberit 90mm f/2.4
Focal length90 mm90 mm90 mm90 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2.2f/2.4
Weight500 g340 g500 g340 g
Filter diameter55 mm52 mm49 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm90 cm100 cm70 cm
Length78 mm63.3 mm90 mm79 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 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-M 90mm f/2 ASPH weigh?

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH weighs 500 g. It is 78 mm long with a diameter of 64 mm.

What filter size does the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH use?

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH takes 55 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 135 mm in full-frame terms.

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