Featuring the same optical design and distinct image quality as the original version from the 1960s, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 is an M-mount lens that stands out thanks to its exceptional performance, bokeh, and compact size. Originally the fastest wide-angle lens in production, this new version remains true to the original and is able to deliver painterly, dreamlike images at its widest aperture setting and performs with exceptional sharpness when stopped down at the other end of the barrel. The stainless steel front is ring popularly referred to as "Steel Rim", and the lockable focus ring and attachable lens hood are also modeled after the original. The new version adds a second, round lens hood with an E46 filter thread that enables the use of lens filters, a welcome upgrade over the 1960's version. The Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 joins other lenses in Leica's Classic lines, which serve as an homage to the unique and creative lenses that make up their heritage of producing truly striking and unmistakable imagery.

Leica M-Mount Lens    Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16    Manual Focus Design    Stainless Steel Front Ring    Focus Lock on Focus Ring

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens hood compatible with the 35mm Summicron aspherical?

A: Unsure because this is actually for the 35mm 1.4 Summilux and not the Summicron. However I have the proper lens hood for your 35mm Summicron. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1262800-REG/leica_12470_lens_hood_for_elmarit_m.html

Q: 2. will this be released in black?

A: As per Leica, this 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Lens is only being offers in silver at this time.

Q: 3. The new Leica 35mm F/1.4 Summilux-M has optical connectors and the M 11 cannot read those and cannot determine what lens is attached. How will this be addressed?

A: The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Silver, 2022 Version) is a manual lens on the Leica M11 Rangefinder Camera, and all leica M-mount cameras.

Q: 4. Is an external viewfinder (a must (required) for this lens?

A: If you want 21mm framelines, no current rangefinder camera has that. You would need the external viewfinder.

Q: 5. Is this lens splash or rain resistant?

A: No, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens is not weather nor rain resistant.

Q: 6. Does the RF coupling extend below .7 m (like on the Voigtlander lenses)? My M10r seems to register down to .58m

A: The rangefinder coupling on the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black, 2022 Version) goes only to 0.7m.

Q: 7. I want to use this lens with adapter of course with my SL2. Any indication of severe vignetting or softness on the edges?

A: The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black, 2022 Version) is designed for full-frame sensors. There is no vignetting when connecting this lens to the Leica SL2 Mirrorless Camera using the Leica M-Adapter L.

Q: 8. How can I install the filter? Under the hood?

A: You will need Leica E82 Filter Adapter for Leica 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Lens BH #LEARS882 to install the filter and it's not possible to install filters under the hood.

Q: 9. Can this fit on a Ef mount or a Nikon D800 camera?What format is this lense for?

A: The 21mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens has the M-Mount. It would not be compatible with Nikon or Canon DSLRs. It is compatible with Leica, Voigtlander, and Zeiss M-mount rangefinders.

Q: 10. will the closer focus diatance work on film cameras?

A: Yes, the close focus feature is possible with any Leica M camera and the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens (Black, 2022 Version).