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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Review

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Main Features

  • 50mm Focal Range
  • F2 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica SL Mount
  • Weight: 740g.
  • Diameter: 73mm
  • Length: 102mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.35m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Overview

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Leica SL mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is compatible with cameras that have Leica SL lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica SL lenses are Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Focal Range

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has a fixed focal lenght of 50mm.


Weather Sealings

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH with a weather sealed camera body such as Sigma fp L, Leica SL2-S and Panasonic S5.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.35m.

Aperture

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH has a max aperture of F2 and a minimum aperture of F22.

Optical Formula

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH's optical formula consists of 12 elements in 10 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 3 aspherical elements
  • AquaDura coating

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Pros and Cons of Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH


PROs
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Full-time Manual Focusing
Fast Aperture
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs

We couldn't find any significant Cons for Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Alternatives in Leica SL Mount
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Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 Lens Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8
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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Leica
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Leica SL
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 50mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 12
Optical Groups 10
Special Elements 3 aspherical elements, AquaDura coating

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.35m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 740g
Diameter 73mm
Length 102mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 67mm
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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