Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens, Silver Chrome Finish

The Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 (I) was launched onto the market in 1959 as the first lens released under the name Summilux. This name is derived from Latin: “summa lux”, meaning “maximum light”. 

The new interpretation combines the classic vintage look with state-of-the-art technology and is the fifth member of the Leica Classic Line. 

The optical calculation is based on the second Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (II), which was produced from 1962 to 2004. It is noted for its impressive image quality and unmatched image characteristics at a wide aperture. The new Summilux-M also captures the moment in this unique look with particularly soft bokeh when a wide aperture is used, making it ideal for portrait photography. When stopped down, the new lens produces sharper and higher contrast images than its historical predecessor.

This is ensured by modern production techniques and the use of special types of glass. Compared to its historical predecessor, it offers even more creative freedom thanks to its extended close focusing distance of 0.7 m.