Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. “Leitz Wetzlar” Lens Cat #11700 New USA / Discontinued

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. “Leitz Wetzlar” Lens Cat #11700 New USA 

Key Features

Leica M-Mount Lens

Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16

One Aspherical Element

Floating Elements System

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Overview

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Ernst Leitz taking over Leica and branding it with the Leitz name, the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. “Leitz Wetzlar” is a limited-edition version of the lens featuring a specialized engraving on the front of the lens along with an overall monochrome design aesthetic, with gray and white-filled engravings, to match the monotone camera aesthetic. This lens is part of a limited production run of 500 units.

One of the most versatile lenses available for M-mount rangefinders, the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. is a general wide-angle lens characterized by its sophisticated optics and bright f/1.4 maximum aperture. The fast lens is well-suited for available light photography and also affords greater control over depth of field for selective focus shooting. The optical design incorporates one aspherical element to control spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness and clarity, and a floating elements system is used to maintain performance throughout the focusing range.

Versatile general wide-angle prime features a bright, fast f/1.4 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light conditions and for greater control over depth of field.

One aspherical element controls spherical aberrations and distortion for improved sharpness.

Floating elements system achieves consistent image quality throughout the focusing range, even at the minimum focusing distance of 2.3′.

The front of the lens has 46mm-diameter threads to accept optional filters and the lens is male threaded to accept the included lens hood.