We live in an odd time for cameras and lenses. There’s so much innovation in the space and so many great brands producing new and exciting camera and lens combos that it would be easy to just be good with the latest and greatest.
Yet, time and time again, photographers, videographers, and filmmakers of all types are still drawn to vintage lenses and classic designs. Many brands are starting to capitalize on this trend by taking their classic designs and vintage aesthetics and combining them with the best modern optics.
That’s the case with the new Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens, which combines a timeless vintage appearance with an optical redesign.
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens
This fancy and vintage-looking Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens is a great example of this “best of both classic and modern worlds” philosophy. With a sleek silver design, this Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Leica should offer a fast normal-length prime for M-mount system cameras.
It could honestly be an ideal choice for portraiture photo or video work as this manual-focusing lens creates a soft and flattering bokeh when used at wider apertures and sharp, detailed imagery when stopped down.
As we’ve seen with previous Summilux lenses, too, this 50mm f/1.4 should be able to distinguish itself with its impressive maximum aperture of f/1.4, allowing for creatives to work reliably in dimly lit scenes.
A Superb Build Quality
Carrying the Leica name, the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 prime lens is made by hand with technical precision in Germany. Its brass construction with chrome-plated surface finish should further give the lens a sturdy design and attractive appearance.
The lens is set to weigh in at just 14.7 oz, too, making it both durable and travel-friendly. It will also feature a compact design that measures 2.3″ in diameter and 1.8″ in length. The front will also include a threaded design to accept 46mm screw-in filters.
Also, as a neat inclusion, the lens will include a vintage lens hood to help prevent unwanted light from entering the lens and offer added protection against accidental impacts. It will also feature seven elements in 5 groups as well as a 12-bladed diaphragm for producing high-quality images and improved bokeh.
Price and Availability
The Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens is available for pre-order, with orders expected to start shipping soon. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Full-Frame | f/1.4 to f/16
- Fast Normal-Length Prime
- Manual Focus Design
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 2.3′
- 12-Blade Diaphragm
- 7 Elements in 5 Groups
- Filter Thread: 46mm
- Solid Brass Construction
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens (Leica M, Silver, 2025 Version)
Combining a timeless vintage appearance with an optical redesign, the silver Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Lens from Leica is a fast normal-length prime for M-mount system cameras.
Author: Jourdan Aldredge
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