With the name MP, the new Leica rangefinder camera joins the line of reporter cameras that have been tailored specifically to the wishes of professional photographers. It is the purely mechanical alternative to the LEICA M7, whose electronically controlled shutter and aperture priority automatic exposure control offer more convenience and functions.

The camera concept of the LEICA MP is tailored to the craft of the photographer! Every component of the camera was analyzed and improved meticulously, and it embodies the essence of more than 50 years of experience in optics and mechanical design. The optimized rangefinder facilitates highly accurate focusing, even under difficult light conditions.

The MP is a 100% mechanical camera, the battery being necessary only to operate its internal light meter. All its operating elements are made of metal, so that it withstands heavy duty use under extreme conditions. Technical gadgetry is purposely limited to those features that truly contribute towards creating a better picture.

Extremely reliable performance

Viewfinder is always bright - even in low light

Large assortment of high performance lenses ranging from 21 to 135mm and speeds as fast as f/1

Quiet and vibration free

100% mechanical, all metal

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will the front of the lens accept an adapter such as the SOOGZ which allows use of standard 39mm filters and smaller hoods?

A: This lens has a native 34mm filter thread. Additionally the SOOGZ 13154 can be used on this lens as well.

Q: 2. Is this lens made in Germany?

A: This lens is made in Portugal.

Q: 3. is it compatible with the leica m4 viewing screen?

A: Based on the information about the M4, it only had frame lines for 35 mm, 50 mm, 90 mm and 135 mm lenses.

Q: 4. Is it made in Germany?

A: This is the German version. The ones made in Portugal by Leica will have that noted in title, for example Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver, Made in Portugal) (https://bhpho.to/2FRKhSd)

Q: 5. Hello, how good this lens with Leica M11?

A: Yes. The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Black) is a good lens to use the the Leica M11 camera.

Q: 6. I've just got the brand new lens from my wife as my birthday gift, after unboxing, I found that the lens was already attached to the hood and I can't find the thread protection ring inside the box. Is it provided with the lens?

A: It's there. Look under a layer of foam in the leather case. Nice gift for the wife!!!

Q: 7. Since this 35mm Summicron is chrome-finished, do you have a chrome-finished lens hood?

A: The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Silver) includes a silver hood.

Q: 8. Does Leica Summicron 35mm lens hood fits Leica Summilux-M 35mm lens?

A: The both of lenses have a filter thread diameter of 46 mm. I can't get some information about the female lens hood diameter. But, you could think that have been the filter female diameter the same, maybe the male hood diameter could be the same.

Q: 9. Is the 35mm asph summicron the most recent production beginning in 2017? This would be the second version 35mm asph summicron? Or are you selling the first version asph 35mm summicron which began production in 1996 ending in 2017? The product number I believe indicates the first asph 35mm summucron?

A: The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH cat # 11673 is the latest version of this lens.

Q: 10. Is it 10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording?

A: The SL2 features internal 4K (DCI or UHD) 4:2:2 10-bit 24p/30p video capture using the full width of the sensor, along with 4:2:0 8-bit 4Kp60 internal recording with that same full-frame view. If you want 4:2:2 10-bit 4K at 60p, you can get that using an external recorder.