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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
240 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
43.5 mm
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At a Glance

This is a standard prime for Leica M full frame with an f/2 maximum aperture, which helps in low light. It weighs 240 g. Focusing is manual down to 0.7 m, and the magnification reaches 1:11.49 (0.09x). It suits everyday, street and low-light photography.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

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
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
240 g (0.53 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:11.5 (0.09×)
Length
43.5 mm (1.71 in)
Diameter
53 mm (2.09 in)

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 Summicron-M 50mm f/2 fit?

The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 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 Summicron-M 50mm f/2 compared

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

LensLeica Summicron-M 50mm f/2Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2/50 ZMLeica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPHVoigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight240 g230 g300 g288 g
Filter diameter39 mm43 mm39 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm70 cm70 cm70 cm
Length43.5 mm68 mm47 mm53 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2: FAQ

Does the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 weigh?

The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 weighs 240 g. It is 43.5 mm long with a diameter of 53 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 use?

The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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