Leica 90mm f2 APO-Summicron-M Asph Lens- Black

This 90mm f2 APO-Summicron-M Asph lens is a portrait photographer's dream. It sits within Leica's well-renowned M-mount range and can be defined as a fast short telephoto lens with apochromatic designation. This means that the lens utilises a pair of anomalous partial dispersion glass elements to essentially eliminate colour fringing and chromatic aberrations. By doing so, you are left with a clear, precise image with enhanced clarity and colour accuracy. Spherical aberrations and damaging distortion are further minimised by Leica incorporating a single aspherical element and two high refractive index glass elements. Adhering to Leica's preferred manual focus design, you have the ability to work with subjects as close as 1m. This makes it an incredibly versatile portrait lens that guarantees to dive deep into facial detailings during close-up shooting, whilst retaining clarity and sharpness within multi-person portraits. This 90mm f2 is also great for photojournalism and theatre photography.

Leica 90mm f2 APO-Summicron-M Asph Lens Key Features:

• Part of the profound Leica M-mount range
• Characterised as a ‘fast short telephoto lens'
• Industry-leading portrait lens
• Versatile aperture range from f/2 to f/16
• Conforms to Leica's well-renowned manual focus design
• Detailed apochromatic construction
• One key aspherical element
• Utilises high-refractive index glass
• Anomalous partial dispersion glass
• Built-in extendable lens hood
• Adheres to Leica's vintage styling and durable lens construction

Expanded Leica 90mm f2 APO-Summicron-M Asph Lens Key Features:

Leica's Renowned Optical Construction

For the first time within the Apo-Summicron 90mm f/2 ASPH, apochromatic colour correction and an aspherical lens surface have been combined to form a high-end fast short telephoto lens. Even at full aperture, you are guaranteed minimal camera shake, superior colour clarity and quality resolution. Further to this, a single aspherical element and a pair of high refractive index elements significantly reduce distortion and spherical aberrations. This 90mm f2 lens also conforms to Leica's acclaimed manual focusing design with a minimum focal distance of 1m, and a maximum magnification ratio of 1:9.

The Depth's in the Detail

This Leica lens provides portrait photographers and photojournalists with the tools to capture breathtaking still-images that capture both the physical and emotive detailings within a subject's face. Its fast aperture allows for shooting at a relatively short exposure time even in poor lighting conditions - minimising camera shake and emphasising key details. It is also worth noting how this 90mm f2 Leica lens is able to frame group portraits with such clarity, ideal for wedding photography and on-the-go citywide shooting. In addition to this, the front of the lens is threaded to accept 55mm screw-in filters and its compact/lightweight design is ideal for a whole host of image-making applications.

What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica 90mm f2 APO-Summicron-M Asph Lens
• 1 x Leica E55 Snap-On Lens Cap for R and M Series Lenses
• 1 x Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses
• 1 x Leather Lens Case
• 1 x Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Will using the 90mm f2 lens with the M10-R obstruct the viewfinder?

The built-in viewfinder of the M10R will be slightly obstructed when using this 90mm f2 lens. To counteract this, you can either use the LCD screen to frame your shot or invest in Leica's Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder.

Does this utilise the same internal focus scheme as the previous Leica Summicron-R 90mm APO SLR lens?

As with all M-mount lenses, the barrel extends very slightly when focusing, however, the internal focusing system is almost flawless in its application.

Can this 90mm f2 lens be used with the Leica M-3?

An incredible feature of the M-mount lens series is that they are compatible with the entire M-mount camera system range - dating right back to the 1950's.

What forms of portrait photography does this Leica 90mm f2 excel in?

This Leica 90mm f2 M-mount lens thrives in all forms of portraiture. This includes group shots at a distance and intricately in-depth images of subjects close-up - reliably capturing the emotive and physical detailings in your subject's face.