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Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.4
Weight
190 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm
Length
33 mm
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At a Glance

This 50 mm standard lens for full-frame Leica M weighs only 190 g and is 33 mm long, making it compact. It has a maximum aperture of f/2.4, an aperture ring and a diaphragm with nine blades. Focusing is manual only. With a minimum focus distance of 80 cm, it fits everyday, street and travel photography rather than close-ups.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.8 m: limited for close-ups.

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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/2.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
190 g (0.42 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
80 cm (31.5 in)
Max. magnification
1:14.1 (0.07×)
Length
33 mm (1.3 in)
Diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)
Released
October 2014

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 Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH fit?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 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 75 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

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

Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPHKIPON Iberit 50mm f/2.4Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5Voigtländer Color-Skopar 50mm f/2.2
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.4f/2.4f/2.5f/2.2
Weight190 g250 g230 g135 g
Filter diameter46 mm49 mm39 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance80 cm70 cm70 cm50 cm
Length33 mm55 mm33 mm30 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 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 Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH weighs 190 g. It is 33 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH use?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH is 80 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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