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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
335 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
53 mm
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At a Glance

This standard prime for full-frame Leica M offers a 50 mm focal length with a very large f/1.4 aperture, which allows short shutter times at dusk. It weighs 335 g, takes 46 mm filters and is focused manually. Everyday shooting, street photography and low-light work suit it.

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/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
8
Groups
5
Weight
335 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Length
53 mm (2.09 in)
Diameter
54 mm (2.13 in)

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Which cameras does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH fit?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 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 Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPHLeica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPHThypoch Simera 50mm F1.4
Focal length50 mm50 mm50 mm50 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/1.4f/1.4f/1.4
Weight335 g337 g429 g281 g
Filter diameter46 mm46 mm49 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm45 cm70 cm45 cm
Length53 mm59 mm69 mm53 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 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 Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH weighs 335 g. It is 53 mm long with a diameter of 54 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH use?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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