Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH
Leica released two new Summicron series F2 fast prime lenses for the L-mount: Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH and Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f2 ASPH. The new lenses are surprisingly 'affordable' for Leica standards, the 35mm coming at $2,195 and the 50mm at $1,895 (Find All L Mount Cameras and All L Mount Lenses).
Leica Summicron-SL 50mm f2 ASPH
Leica stated that both lenses are designed to be compact and lightweight while still preserving the “look” of the company’s Summicron optics. Thanks to the use of a linear drive motor, Leica claims the lenses focus extremely fast, accurate and silent, making them ideal for video use as well as stills. Besides being relatively compact and lightweight, both lenses have the same external dimensions, filter threads and almost identical weights so they are ideal for gimbal use:
Leica Summicron SL 35mm vs 50mm F2 Lenses
Don't confuse these with the APO versions though, namely the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH which sell for $5,195 and $5,095 respectively, and not as compact the non-APO versions either.
Leica Summicron 35mm and 50mm F2 Lenses APO vs non-APO versions
Leica SL 35mm f2 ASPH Key Specs
- 35mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Leica L Mount
- 11 Elements in 9 Groups
- Three Aspherical Elements, Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura Coating
- Weight: 400g
- Diameter x Length: 75mm x 83
- Min Focus Distance: 0.24m
- Max Magnification: 0.22x
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Leica SL 50mm f2 ASPH Key Specs
- 50mm Focal Range
- F2.0 Max Aperture
- Weather-sealed
- Filter Thread: 67mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Leica L Mount
- 9 Elements in 8 Groups
- Three Aspherical Elements, Hydrophobe Aqua-Dura Coating
- Weight: 402g
- Diameter x Length: 75mm x 83
- Min Focus Distance: 0.45m
- Max Magnification: 0.14x
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Price and Availability
Both new lenses are showing Pre-order at B&H Photo (check 35mm and 50mm) but we are expecting them to be available very soon. The Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH is priced at $2,195 while the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH is $1,895.
