Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 Lens

Leica Summicron-M 50mm Lens

maker: Leica
focal length: 50 mm
max aperture: f/2
angle of view: 45°
filter size: 39 mm
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The Summicron-M 50mm f/2 stands out due to both its compact and well-proven optical design, as well as its legendary focal length which can provide natural perspectives. Its fine picture quality extends all the way to the extreme corners of the image field, and outstanding contrast is achieved at all apertures.

The well-balanced design makes this ideal standard lens an outstanding choice in terms of all criteria, including image quality, speed, size and weight. Stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 brings only a minimal increase in contrast. Distortion is extremely low, practically invisible.

Photos Taken with this Camera

Gina Underhill
Gina Underhill
Gina Underhill
Gina Underhill
Elena
Isabella
Milan Galleria Christmas Tree
Kristina in a Coffeeshop
Poppies in Milan

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Encoded (sep 10, 2013)

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Vertical Use of Half Case (mar 3, 2012)

I bought a half case for my Leitz Minolta CL (i.e., Leica CL) camera—the bottom half of the camera is wrapped leather. I bought it from a small manufacturer in China. It’s a very nice, but I don’t use it in the way many people do.