Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens - 11185

Product Details
Leica 11185 APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH Lens In Black Anodized
Leica Camera AG has expanded the Summicron-SL lens family with another high-performance lens: the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Its focal length makes the new SL-Lens extremely versatile and recommends it for use in almost any situation – for instance, reportage and travel photography, studio work, architectural, landscape, portrait, close-up or documentary photography. As is the case with the other Summicron-SL lenses, the APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. sets standards and takes its place as the new reference lens among the standard focal lengths. Thanks to the L-Mount standard, the APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. is also fully compatible with cameras manufactured by other partners of the L-Mount Alliance that also use the lens mount developed by Leica.
Twelve extremely complex lens elements – three of which have aspherical surfaces – arranged in ten groups contribute to the ultimate in terms of image quality, even wide open. After all, Leica lenses fulfill the following promise: the maximum aperture is a working aperture. In view of this, stopping down is exclusively a creative imaging tool, and is not necessary for achieving better imaging performance. Natural skin tones, soft transitions into the bokeh, outstanding contrast in details and consistent sharpness from edge to edge of distortion-free images are further quality characteristics of lenses manufactured by Leica Camera, and also apply to the APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
The autofocus drive of all Summicron-SL lenses employs extremely powerful and robust stepping motors with DSD® (Dual Syncro Drive™). Thanks to these, the entire focusing throw can be traveled completely in only around 250 milliseconds. Leica Camera also takes an innovative approach in the case of manual focusing technology: Summicron-SL lenses feature a totally new manual focusing ring construction concept. In this concept, a ring magnet with alternating north-south polarization is embedded in the manual focusing ring. The magnetic field changes its polarity when the ring is turned. A sensor monitors the status of the magnetic field and sends the data to the main processor. The drive then shifts the lens to the corresponding focusing position on the basis of the angle of rotation and the rotational speed – this in turn enables even faster and more precise manual focusing.
Features
High performance in a handy format
New dimension of visual aesthetics
Versatile standard focal length extends the lens portfolio of the Leica SL and other L-mount systems
Quick and quiet focusing thanks to precision autofocus system with Dual Syncro Drive TM
Precise production "Made in Germany" under the highest quality standards
Reflection and scattered light optimization through high quality coating and optimized frame geometry
AquaDura ® coating for dust and spray protection for use in everyday photography under extreme conditions
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Specifications
General
Color
Black
Compatibility
Leica
Type
Standard
Macro
No
Maximum Reproduction Ratio
1:05
Filter Size
67mm
Lens Elements
12
Lens Format Coverage
Full Frame
Lens Groups
10
Fixed Focal Length
50mm
Maximum Focal Length
50mm
Minimum Focal Length
50mm
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent)
75mm
Aspherical Elements
3
Maximum Aperture
f/ 2
Minimum Aperture
f/ 22
Minimum Focus Distance
1.15' / 35cm
Maximum Magnification
0.2x
Maximum Diameter
73mm
Lens Mount Compatibility
Leica L
Angle of View
47.2° / 40.0° / 27.3°
Lens Construction
12 elements, 10 groups
Dust/Water Resistant
Yes
In the Box
50mm APO-Summicron-SL f/2 ASPH Lens, E67 Lens Cap, Rear Lens Cap L, Lens Hood, Lens Bag
Approximate Dimensions
Length (in)
4.01
Package Size HxWxL (in)
3 x 5 x 8
Warranty Information
Labor Warranty
2 Years Limited
Parts Warranty
2 Years Limited
Approximate Weight
Unit Weight (lbs.)
1.63
Package Weight (lbs)
2