Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens

The Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens features all the professionalism and engineering prowess that’s expected from Leica. This lens maintains the Leica legacy with an intricate optical structure, helping you produce photographs with outstanding image quality and edge-to-edge sharpness. Furthermore, its equipped with a maximum f2 aperture that grants enhanced control of depth of field.

Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens Key Features:

• A sleek & stylish build that upholds the Leica name
• Impressively compact, lightweight & ideal for all-day use
• Equipped with an advanced & effective apochromatic design
• Leica-standard quality from 10 lens elements in 5 groups
• Anomalous partial dispersion & high refractive index glass
• Significantly reduced chromatic & spherical aberrations.
• Premium, high-quality lenses offer edge to edge sharpness
• True close-up imaging with a min. focusing distance of 30cm
• Tactile focal ring notch signifies lens moving to close-focus
• Wide & bright f2 max. aperture for effective low light shooting
• The f2 aperture offers greater control over depth of field
• The lens comes with a lens hood & a leather pouch

Expanded Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens Key Features:

Lens Makeup

This wide-angle prime lens is characterised by its apochromatic designation. The advanced and intricate optical pathway is made up of 10 lens elements in 5 groups. 6 of these elements feature anomalous partial dispersion and high refractive index glass that virtually eliminates chromatic aberrations by focusing red, green, blue wavelengths on the same plane. The use of 3 aspherical elements with a total of four aspherical surfaces is used to reduce spherical aberrations, which is how the lens can capture edge-to-edge sharpness.

Aperture Control

Complementing the optical performance of this lens is its aperture diaphragm. Its 11-bladed opening offers a wide and versatile range from f2 - f16. The maximum f2 aperture helps this lens excel in low-light shooting environments as well as granting enhanced control of depth of field and therefore, subject-background separation. Equally, this wide aperture can produce beautifully smooth and natural bokeh that, to the trained eye, is distinctly Leica.

The Magical M-mount Range

The Leica M portfolio is a collection of lenses developed to fulfil the most stringent quality demands for both digital and analogue photography. Their image quality is second-to-none, pairing effortlessly with Leica’s range of compatible high-resolution camera systems.

M-mount lenses were first made famous by street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Sebastiao Salgado. Unrivalled in resolution, contrast, structure, tonal depth, and overall performance - the Leica M-mount range is a special breed of camera-lens.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens
• 1 x Metal Lens Hood
• 1 x Metal Front Cap
• 1 x Rear Lens Cap
• 1 x Nappa Leather Lens Pouch
• Limited 3-Year Warranty

FAQs:

Where is this made?

Like all Leica lenses, the Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens is made in Leica's Wetzlar factory in Germany.

Is there a lens hood I can purchase?

The lens features a built-in extendable lens hood that shades and protects the front element for reduced flare and ghosting.

Is this a manual focus lens?

Like all M-mount lenses, this lens features a manual focus design and a convenient focusing tab for more refined control during use.

Which camera body is this lens best suited to?

The Leica APO-SUMMICRON-M 35mm f2 ASPH Lens pairs well with the Leica M10-R Digital Camera Body. It makes for the ideal go-to for lifestyle photographers and travel photographers.

Can you use filters with this lens?

Yes, the front of the lens is threaded to accept 39mm screw-in filters.