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Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2.5
Weight
230 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
33 mm
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At a Glance

The Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 is a manual-focus standard prime for Leica M full frame. It weighs 230 g, uses 6 elements in 4 groups and opens to f/2.5. The minimum focus distance of 0.7 m limits close-ups. It suits everyday and street photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 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/2.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.5
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
230 g (0.51 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
33 mm (1.3 in)
Diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)

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Which cameras does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 fit?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 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 f/2.5 compared

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

LensLeica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5KIPON Iberit 50mm f/2.4Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPHMeyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2.5f/2.4f/2.4f/2.8
Weight230 g250 g190 g200 g
Filter diameter39 mm49 mm46 mm52 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm70 cm80 cm40 cm
Length33 mm55 mm33 mm60 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5: FAQ

Does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 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 f/2.5 weigh?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 weighs 230 g. It is 33 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 use?

The Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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