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Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)

Focal length
50 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
337 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm
Length
59 mm
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At a Glance

At f/1.4, the Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) is a very fast standard prime for Leica M on full frame, focused manually. The wide opening allows short shutter times in low light and a shallow depth of field. The lens hood is built in, minimum focus distance is 45 cm, and live view gives access to an extended close focus range. It suits everyday shooting, street and low light.

Good for

  • Everyday
  • Street
  • Low light

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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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
337 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
45 cm (17.72 in)
Length
59 mm (2.32 in)
Diameter
59 mm (2.32 in)
Released
April 2023

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com

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

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Which cameras does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) fit?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) 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 (2023) compared

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

LensLeica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPHTTArtisan 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
Weight337 g335 g429 g281 g
Filter diameter46 mm46 mm49 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance45 cm70 cm70 cm45 cm
Length59 mm53 mm69 mm53 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023): FAQ

Does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) 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 (2023) weigh?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) weighs 337 g. It is 59 mm long with a diameter of 59 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) use?

The Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) is 45 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023) covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 75 mm in full-frame terms.

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