Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH and 50mm f2 ASPH lenses introduced

Leica is enhancing its native lens support for its L-mount SL system cameras with the integration of the Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH and the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. These Leica lenses are compact and lightweight, yet they maintain the distinctive shallow depth of field and aesthetic appeal associated with Summicron optics.

According to Leica, both lenses have extremely fast focusing capabilities, achieved through their smooth and accurate linear drive motor. This makes them suitable for both photography and videography purposes.

Summicron-SL 35mm f2 ASPH.

The 35mm f2 has an optical design of 11 elements arranged in 9 groups, six of which have aspherical surfaces. The lens has an aperture range of f/2 to f/22, although Leica did not specify the number of aperture blades at the time of announcement. The lens has a minimum focusing distance of 0.24 meters and a 67mm front filter thread.

Compared to the APO-SL 35mm, the new product weighs less (400g versus 750g), is more compact (83mm versus 102mm), and can focus closer (0.24m versus 0.27m). It also uses one more aspherical element than the APO-SL 35mm.

• Focal Length: 35mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Leica L
• Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
• Angle of View: 63°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 24 cm
• Optical Design: 11 Elements in 9 Groups
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 67 mm
• Dimensions (ø x L): 74.5 x 83 mm
• Weight: 14.1 oz / 400 g
• Price: $2,195 on Bhphotovideo.com

Summicron-SL 50mm f2 ASPH.

The 50mm f2 lens consists of 9 elements arranged in 8 groups, six of which are aspherical. It has an aperture range of f/2 to f/22. The minimum focusing distance is 0.45 meters, and the front filter thread is 67mm.

Compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm, the Summicron-Sl 50mm f2 ASPH has a longer minimum focus distance (0.45m vs. 0.35m) but has two more aspherical elements, weighs less (402g vs. 740g gr) and shorter in length (83 mm versus 102 mm).

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Leica L
• Lens Format Coverage: Full-Frame
• Angle of View: 47.4°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 45 cm
• Optical Design: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 67 mm
• Dimensions (ø x L): 74.5 x 83 mm
• Weight: 14.2 oz / 402 g
• Price: $1,895 on Bhphotovideo.com

Last month, Sigma introduced a new superzoom lens Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS for Sony E and L-mount mirrorless cameras, including those made by Panasonic, Leica, and Sigma. According to Sigma, this lens is the only one in the world that offers 10x optical zoom on full-frame mirrorless cameras. It is available for pre-order for $1,999, and deliveries will begin in mid-February 2023.