Leica has just officially announced the new Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH Lens. It is a compact prime lens for M-mount bodies, offering the closest focusing distance of any M-lens on the market at 30cm and has several aspherical surfaces and anomalous partial dispersion to reduce aberrations. This new lens costs $8,195, first available for pre-order at B&H.
Below are the detailed specifications of Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm F2 ASPH. lens:
Principal specifications | ||
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Lens type | Prime lens | |
Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
Focal length | 35 mm | |
Image stabilization | No | |
Lens mount | Leica M | |
Aperture | ||
Maximum aperture | F2 | |
Minimum aperture | F16 | |
Aperture ring | Yes | |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
Optics | ||
Elements | 10 | |
Groups | 5 | |
Special elements / coatings | 4 aspherical elements | |
Focus | ||
Minimum focus | 0.30 m (11.81″) | |
Autofocus | No | |
Full time manual | Yes | |
Focus method | Internal | |
Distance scale | Yes | |
DoF scale | Yes | |
Physical | ||
Weight | 320 g (0.71 lb) | |
Diameter | 53 mm (2.09″) | |
Length | 41 mm (1.61″) | |
Materials | Aluminum | |
Sealing | No | |
Colour | Black | |
Filter thread | 39 mm | |
Hood supplied | Yes |
Last month, Leica announced the new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH Lens. It is a wide-angle prime for full-frame L-mount, and costs $5,195, first available for pre-order at B&H.
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