Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Standard 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 Summicron-M 50mm f2 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 3 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 that are compatible with the Leica M mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Leica M Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 is a member of Leica's Summicron-M series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Leica Summicron-M Series Lenses in Leica M Mount
Reasons to Buy the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 8 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 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 M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 has a maximum diameter of 53mm and a total length of 44mm. It weighs 240g / 8.5 oz.
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 has a filter thread of 39mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 39mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 has a fixed focal length of 50mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 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 Summicron-M 50mm f2 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.087x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m. 0.087x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Leica M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. At 50mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F2 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2's optical formula consists of 6 elements in 4 groups .
Lens Hood
Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2.
Top Alternatives of Leica Summicron-M 50mm f2 in Other Lens Mounts
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