Leica 50mm f/2.0 Summicron-M Silver Chrome Manual Focus Lens (11816)

by Leica

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AGAXQ
• Item model number: 11816
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Leica M Series Lenses Compact, lightweight and covering an optimum range of practical applications, Leica M lenses offer a unique optical performance that has secured them a leading position throughout the world. With focal lengths ranging from 21 to 135mm and speeds of up to f/1.0, these valuable precision lenses are distinguished for their superb imaging performance and long service life. Other features include: Excellent sharpness, high-contrast performance and an extreme resolving power even at full aperture Extremely compact design using lens elements with high refractive indices and low dispersion values Uniform, neutral colour rendition Exceptional freedom from flare due to special Leica multiple coating Long service even in tough, everyday professional use and smooth focusing thanks to the mechanical precision of the metal helical focusing mounts. In the category of high-speed standard lenses, 50 mm f/2 SUMMICRON-M handy universal lens has a worldwide reputation for the highest optical performance with outstanding imaging quality even at the closest focusing range. It is available in black anodized finish and in silver chrome finish. It comes with a built-in sliding lens hood.