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Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 M Mount Review

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5

Main Features

  • 75mm Focal Range
  • F2.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 46mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Leica M Mount
  • Weight: 345g / 0.76 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 55mm x 61mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.9m
  • Max Magnification: 0.1x
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Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Overview


Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with M Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeFair
SportsFair
PortraitVery Good
TravelAverage
StreetAverage
WeddingVery Good
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingFair
LandscapeAverage
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Aperture Ring
Distance Scale
DoF(Depth of Field) Scale
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
No Autofocus
Hood is not supplied
Pricey


Lens Mount

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 is compatible with cameras that have a Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M11 Monochrome, Leica M11 and Leica M10.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 has a maximum diameter of 55mm and total length of 61mm. It weighs 345g / 12.2 oz.

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5:

  • 46mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 46mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 46mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 has a fixed focal length of 75mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.9m. 0.1x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Leica M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Leica APO 75mm f2 ASPH: 0.14x - (Compare)
  • Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar 4/85 ZM: 0.11x - (Compare)
  • Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH: 0.11x - (Compare)

Aperture

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 has a max aperture of F2.5 and a minimum aperture of F16.0.

Optical Formula

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 4 groups .

Lens Hood

Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 doesn't come with a lens hood.

Popular Comparisons of Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH
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35mm FF 325 g / 0.72 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f2 ASPH
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35mm FF 430 g / 0.95 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic Lens Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic
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35mm FF 427 g / 0.94 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T 485 ZM Lens Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T 485 ZM
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35mm FF 310 g / 0.68 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f2 ASPH
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH
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35mm FF 360 g / 0.79 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 Lens Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4
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35mm FF 240 g / 0.53 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 360 g / 0.79 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Alternatives in Leica M Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2 Lens Leica Thambar-M 90mm F2.2
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 75mm F2.4 ASPH
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35mm FF 325 g / 0.72 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH Lens Leica Summarit-M 90mm F2.4 ASPH
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35mm FF 360 g / 0.79 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH Lens Leica Noctilux-M 75mm F1.25 ASPH
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35mm FF 1055 g / 2.32 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f2 ASPH
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35mm FF 430 g / 0.95 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH Lens Leica Summilux-M 90mm F1.5 ASPH
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35mm FF 1010 g / 2.22 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f2 ASPH Lens Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f2 ASPH
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4 Lens Leica Macro-Elmar-M 90mm f4
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35mm FF 240 g / 0.53 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5 Lens Leica Summarit-M 90mm f2.5
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35mm FF 360 g / 0.79 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO Lens Laowa 85mm f5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO
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35mm FF 289 g / 0.64 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic Lens Voigtlander 75mm F1.8 Heliar Classic
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35mm FF 427 g / 0.94 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM Lens Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 285 ZM
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35mm FF 500 g / 1.10 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T 485 ZM Lens Carl Zeiss Tele-Tessar T 485 ZM
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35mm FF 310 g / 0.68 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo

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Leica Summarit-M 75mm f2.5 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Leica
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Leica M
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 75mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.5
Min Aperture F16.0
Aperture Ring Yes
Diaphragm Blades unknown
Optics
Optical Elements 6
Optical Groups 4

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.9m
Max Magnification 0.1X
Autofocus No
AF Motor Type None
Full Time Manual N/A
Focus Method Unknown
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale Yes
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 345g
Diameter 55mm
Length 61mm
Materials metal barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 46mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
Optional Accessories Matched lens hood
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