Buy Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M for Leica M Series Cameras (11663)Leica 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M for Leica M Series Cameras (11663) Product Description:
- Superor imaging performance even at full open aperture throughout the full focusing range from infinity down to 28.
- Selective sharpness ability for creative photography due to the large maximum aperture of F1.4.
- Strong supppression of stray light and reflexes for high-contrast pictures even in back light situations.
- Effective visibility through the viewfinder due to compact dimensions
- High quality, all-metal lens hood
Product Description
The Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is a further revised version of the popular wide-angle lens of the Leica M rangefinder system. Thanks to the latest developments in the fields of optics and precision engineering, the new 35 lens sets a whole new standard in the fast wide-angle lens portfolio. Regardless of whether it's a matter of selective focus in the close-up range, highcontrast available light applications or landscape shots with immense depth of field, the lens delivers persuasive arguments in any situation. In comparison with its predecessor, the new Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. now incorporates a floating element: the lenses behind the aperture blades are constructed as a floating group that changes its position relative to the front lens group during focusing to ensure that the Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/35 mm ASPH. achieves equally outstanding imaging performance at closer focusing distances. Another new feature is a full-metal, rectangular, screw-mount lens hood that contributes significantly to the even more compact dimensions of the lens. Even wide open, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. reveals performance characteristics without precedent in the field of compact 35 mm lenses: outstanding imaging performance over the entire focusing range, from infinity to minimum focus, excellent contrast, even in the finest structures, superb rendition of details across the entire image field, good field flattening and, stopped down to f2 and onwards, almost complete freedom from coma effects. It is hardly possible to improve this excellent optical performance by stopping down.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Probably best 35 mm lens on the Planet
By DavidK
I broke down and bought a Leica M-E when I realized my photo printer was much sharper than my point-and-shoot camera. The reason for the Leica was to get the sharpest images with THIS world-class lens. I have only been playing for a week, but this lens is awesome!! I'm sure my photos will get better as I learn the Leica's quirks, but after a half hour with the manual, I have been shooting images with mind-blowing contrast range and sharpness that allows fairly tightly cropped images to be printed at 8x10 inches and still look stunning.I know this lens is ridiculously expensive, but it so far exceeds my expectations (which were high due to the on-line hype) that if razor sharp images, especially in low light, are important to you, I'd suggest saving your pennies and putting this lens on your wish list. It delivers on every ounce of hype!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.As sharp as they get!
By G. Morris
This lens is as sharp as it's always been advertised. I have a 2+ year old M9 and regardless of whether I focus close or to infinity, this lens produces images as sharp as my 50 Lux (and at the wide end maybe a little bit sharper). If 35mm is attractive to you, then this is the lens you've got to have (if price is not a deterrent).
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