Leica M-Mount Lenses List

7artisans 50mm F1.1

7artisans 50mm F1.1

50mm
Focal length
f1.1
Aperture
55mm
Filter diameter
60mm (2.36")
Diameter
400g (0.88lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/21 ZM

21mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
280g (0.62lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM

25mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
260g (0.57lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZM

28mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
230g (0.51lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM

Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2/35 ZM

35mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
240g (0.53lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM

Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 2,8/35 ZM

35mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
200g (0.44lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM

Carl Zeiss C Biogon T* 4,5/21 ZM

21mm
Focal length
f4.5
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
210g (0.46lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM

Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T* 1,5/50 ZM

50mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
56mm (2.20")
Diameter
350g (0.77lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 1,4/35 ZM

35mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
63mm (2.48")
Diameter
381g (0.84lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2,8/15 ZM

15mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
72mm
Filter diameter
78mm (3.07")
Diameter
550g (1.21lb)
Weight
30cm (11.81")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 4/18 ZM

18mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
58mm
Filter diameter
65mm (2.56")
Diameter
350g (0.77lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2/50 ZM

Carl Zeiss Planar T* 2/50 ZM

50mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
230g (0.51lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.

Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 2/85 ZM

85mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
58mm
Filter diameter
70mm (2.76")
Diameter
500g (1.10lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM

Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM

85mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
54mm (2.13")
Diameter
310g (0.68lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.
KIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4

KIPON Iberit 24mm f/2.4

24mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
320g (0.71lb)
Weight
25cm (9.84")
min. focus dist.
KIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4

KIPON Iberit 35mm f/2.4

35mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
220g (0.49lb)
Weight
35cm (13.78")
min. focus dist.
KIPON Iberit 50mm f/2.4

KIPON Iberit 50mm f/2.4

50mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
310g (0.68lb)
Weight
60cm (23.62")
min. focus dist.
KIPON Iberit 75mm f/2.4

KIPON Iberit 75mm f/2.4

75mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
330g (0.73lb)
Weight
60cm (23.62")
min. focus dist.
KIPON Iberit 90mm f/2.4

KIPON Iberit 90mm f/2.4

90mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
340g (0.75lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH

35mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
320g (0.71lb)
Weight
30cm (11.81")
min. focus dist.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH

50mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
300g (0.66lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH

75mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
430g (0.95lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH

90mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
55mm
Filter diameter
64mm (2.52")
Diameter
500g (1.10lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH

Leica APO-Telyt-M 135mm f/3.4 ASPH

135mm
Focal length
f3.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
59mm (2.32")
Diameter
450g (0.99lb)
Weight
150cm (59.06")
min. focus dist.
Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH

Leica Elmar-M 24mm f/3.8 ASPH

24mm
Focal length
f3.8
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
41mm (1.61")
Diameter
260g (0.57lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica Elmarit-M 21mm f/2.8 ASPH

21mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
55mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
300g (0.66lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica Elmarit-M 24mm f/2.8 ASPH

24mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
55mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
290g (0.64lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

28mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
180g (0.40lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4

Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f/4

90mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
240g (0.53lb)
Weight
77cm (30.31")
min. focus dist.
Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

Leica Noctilux-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

50mm
Focal length
f1
Aperture
60mm
Filter diameter
73mm (2.87")
Diameter
700g (1.54lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH

Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH

75mm
Focal length
f1.2
Aperture
67mm
Filter diameter
74mm (2.91")
Diameter
1055g (2.33lb)
Weight
85cm (33.46")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica Summarit-M 35mm F2.4 ASPH

35mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
197g (0.43lb)
Weight
80cm (31.50")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit-M 35mm f/2.5

25 - 35mm
Focal length
f2.5
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
51mm (2.01")
Diameter
220g (0.49lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica Summarit-M 50mm F2.4 ASPH

50mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
190g (0.42lb)
Weight
80cm (31.50")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit-M 50mm f/2.5

50mm
Focal length
f2.5
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
230g (0.51lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH

75mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
325g (0.72lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f/2.5

75mm
Focal length
f2.5
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
345g (0.76lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH

Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH

90mm
Focal length
f2.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
346g (0.76lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summarit-M 90mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit-M 90mm f/2.5

90mm
Focal length
f2.5
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
360g (0.79lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6

Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6

28mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
34mm
Filter diameter
51mm (2.01")
Diameter
165g (0.36lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023)

Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023)

28mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
275g (0.61lb)
Weight
40cm (15.75")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH

28mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
270g (0.60lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH

35mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
255g (0.56lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2

50mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
240g (0.53lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Asph

Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 Asph

21mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
n/a
Filter diameter
70mm (2.76")
Diameter
580g (1.28lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH

Leica Summilux-M 24mm f/1.4 ASPH

24mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
72mm
Filter diameter
61mm (2.40")
Diameter
500g (1.10lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH

35mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
56mm (2.20")
Diameter
320g (0.71lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 50mm F/1.4 ASPH (2023)

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

50mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
59mm (2.32")
Diameter
337g (0.74lb)
Weight
45cm (17.72")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

50mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
54mm (2.13")
Diameter
335g (0.74lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH

Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH

90mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
67mm
Filter diameter
74mm (2.91")
Diameter
1010g (2.23lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

Leica Super-Elmar-M 18mm f/3.8 ASPH

18mm
Focal length
f3.8
Aperture
n/a
Filter diameter
61mm (2.40")
Diameter
310g (0.68lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH

Leica Super-Elmar-M 21mm f/3.4 ASPH

21mm
Focal length
f3.4
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
279g (0.62lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2

Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2

90mm
Focal length
f2.2
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
57mm (2.24")
Diameter
500g (1.10lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 ASPH

Leica Tri-Elmar-M 16-18-21mm f/4 ASPH

16 - 21mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
67mm
Filter diameter
54mm (2.13")
Diameter
335g (0.74lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 58mm f/1.5 II

58mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
n/a
Diameter
445g (0.98lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Biotar 75mm f/1.5 II

75mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
62mm
Filter diameter
n/a
Diameter
650g (1.43lb)
Weight
75cm (29.53")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II

58mm
Focal length
f1.9
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
n/a
Diameter
270g (0.60lb)
Weight
60cm (23.62")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II

75mm
Focal length
f1.9
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
65mm (2.56")
Diameter
360g (0.79lb)
Weight
75cm (29.53")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II

100mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
65mm (2.56")
Diameter
390g (0.86lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 II

35mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
n/a
Diameter
300g (0.66lb)
Weight
20cm (7.87")
min. focus dist.

Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II

50mm
Focal length
f2.8
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
60mm (2.36")
Diameter
200g (0.44lb)
Weight
40cm (15.75")
min. focus dist.

Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6

28mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
37mm
Filter diameter
51mm (2.01")
Diameter
130g (0.29lb)
Weight
35cm (13.78")
min. focus dist.
TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH

50mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
60mm (2.36")
Diameter
457g (1.01lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

Venus Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL

11mm
Focal length
f4.5
Aperture
62mm
Filter diameter
64mm (2.52")
Diameter
254g (0.56lb)
Weight
19cm (7.48")
min. focus dist.
Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6

Venus Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6

12 - 24mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
77mm
Filter diameter
69mm (2.72")
Diameter
497g (1.10lb)
Weight
15cm (5.91")
min. focus dist.
Venus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D

Venus Laowa 14mm F4 FF RL Zero-D

14mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
228g (0.50lb)
Weight
27cm (10.63")
min. focus dist.

Venus Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie

15mm
Focal length
f5
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
104g (0.23lb)
Weight
12cm (4.72")
min. focus dist.
Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

Venus Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO

85mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
46mm
Filter diameter
53mm (2.09")
Diameter
289g (0.64lb)
Weight
16cm (6.30")
min. focus dist.
Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL

Venus Laowa 9mm F5.6 FF RL

9mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
n/a
Filter diameter
62mm (2.44")
Diameter
350g (0.77lb)
Weight
12cm (4.72")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar

Voigtlander 10mm F5.6 Hyper Wide Heliar

10mm
Focal length
f5.6
Aperture
n/a
Filter diameter
68mm (2.68")
Diameter
312g (0.69lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar

Voigtlander 15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar

15mm
Focal length
f4.5
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
59mm (2.32")
Diameter
156g (0.34lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 21mm F1.8 Ultron

Voigtlander 21mm F1.8 Ultron

21mm
Focal length
f1.8
Aperture
58mm
Filter diameter
62mm (2.44")
Diameter
412g (0.91lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake II

Voigtlander 21mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake II

21mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
136g (0.30lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake

Voigtlander 25mm F4 Color Skopar Pancake

25mm
Focal length
f4
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
156g (0.34lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II

Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II

28mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
52mm (2.05")
Diameter
230g (0.51lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III

Voigtlander 35mm F1.2 Nokton VM III

35mm
Focal length
f1.2
Aperture
52mm
Filter diameter
61mm (2.40")
Diameter
332g (0.73lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM II

Voigtlander 35mm F1.4 Nokton VM II

35mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
189g (0.42lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar

Voigtlander 35mm F2.5 Color Skopar

35mm
Focal length
f2.5
Aperture
39mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
134g (0.30lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

Voigtlander 40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic

40mm
Focal length
f1.4
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
175g (0.39lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton

Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 Nokton

50mm
Focal length
f1.1
Aperture
58mm
Filter diameter
70mm (2.76")
Diameter
428g (0.94lb)
Weight
100cm (39.37")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II

Voigtlander 50mm F1.5 Nokton VM II

50mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
43mm
Filter diameter
55mm (2.17")
Diameter
255g (0.56lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic

Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic

75mm
Focal length
f1.8
Aperture
75mm
Filter diameter
58mm (2.28")
Diameter
427g (0.94lb)
Weight
90cm (35.43")
min. focus dist.
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2.0

Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2.0

35mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
56mm (2.20")
Diameter
304g (0.67lb)
Weight
50cm (19.69")
min. focus dist.
Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2

Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2

50mm
Focal length
f2
Aperture
49mm
Filter diameter
56mm (2.20")
Diameter
288g (0.63lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.
Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5

Voigtländer Nokton 75mm f/1.5

75mm
Focal length
f1.5
Aperture
58mm
Filter diameter
63mm (2.48")
Diameter
350g (0.77lb)
Weight
70cm (27.56")
min. focus dist.

The Leica M-Mount is one of the most iconic and enduring lens mount systems in photography history. Introduced in 1954 with the legendary Leica M3, it revolutionized camera design and became synonymous with precision, quality, and minimalism. Decades later, the M-Mount remains a symbol of craftsmanship and continues to inspire photographers worldwide.

Design and Features of the Leica M-Mount

The Leica M-Mount was specifically designed for rangefinder cameras and is renowned for its compact design and exceptional build quality. Key features include:

  • Mechanical Mount: The M-Mount uses a robust metal bayonet system, ensuring a precise connection between the camera and lens.
  • Manual Focus: M-Mount lenses rely exclusively on manual focusing, giving photographers direct and tactile control over their images.
  • Short Flange Distance: With a flange distance of only 27.8mm, the M-Mount enables compact camera bodies without compromising optical performance.
  • Long-Term Compatibility: Leica has ensured that the M-Mount remains backward compatible. Modern digital Leica cameras can still use vintage M-Mount lenses without issue.

Lenses for the Leica M-Mount

Leica lenses are world-famous for their exceptional optical quality and craftsmanship. M-Mount lenses are often handcrafted, delivering outstanding image quality with unique bokeh and remarkable contrast. Some of the most iconic lens series include:

  • Summicron: Known for their sharpness and versatility, these lenses feature a maximum aperture of f/2.
  • Summilux: High-end lenses with a maximum aperture of f/1.4, perfect for low-light photography and portraits.
  • Noctilux: Leica’s fastest lenses, offering apertures as wide as f/0.95, ideal for creative night photography.

In addition to Leica’s own lineup, third-party manufacturers like Voigtländer, Zeiss, and 7Artisans also produce a wide range of M-Mount lenses, often providing more affordable alternatives.

The Leica M-Mount in the Digital Era

With the release of the Leica M8 in 2006, the M-Mount transitioned seamlessly into the digital age. Digital Leica M cameras retain the minimalist and purist experience of rangefinder photography while incorporating modern technology.

The latest models, such as the Leica M11, set new standards in photography with high-resolution sensors and advanced features. This unique combination of classic design and cutting-edge technology makes Leica M cameras a favorite among professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Why the Leica M-Mount Stands Out

  • Timeless Design: The M-Mount embodies a minimalist and functional design that has stood the test of time.
  • Exceptional Optics: M-Mount lenses deliver unmatched image quality.
  • Unmatched Longevity: Thanks to its consistent design, the M-Mount is one of the most enduring systems in photography.
  • Manual Precision: Its focus on manual control makes the M-Mount ideal for purists who value a hands-on photography experience.

Conclusion

The Leica M-Mount is more than just a lens mount—it’s a piece of photography history. From the golden age of film to the digital era, it has proven that quality, durability, and design never go out of style. For photographers who value precision and the tactile joy of manual control, the M-Mount remains a peerless choice.

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