Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Black

• Beautifully designed standard focal length lens with upgraded features in a new generation optic
• Wide maximum aperture with a new 11-bladed design renders beautifully smooth bokeh and subject separation
• Closer minimum focus distance of just 0.4m for refined close-up work and detail shots
• Advanced aspherical lens design renders high levels of detail across the entire frame and at any aperture
• Integrated rotating lens hood and Made in Germany quality which will last for years when maintained

Key Features

• Next generation lens with several performance enhancements
• Close minimum focusing distance of just 0.4m (0.7m in the previous lens)
• Improved bokeh with a new 11-bladed aperture design
• Integrated rotating lens hood to reduce incidental light and accidental damage
• Wide maximum aperture for subject separation and depth of field
• High quality Made in Germany characteristics
• Also available in  

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Black Summary

Leica has updated the immensely popular, slightly wide standard focal width Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens in Black anodised metal finish. This focal length is ideal for a huge variety of subjects and performs flawlessly on , where it offers a wide maximum aperture and newly improved features. You can also enjoy this M lens with  by using the .

Upgrades include a closer minimum focus distance as low as 40cm, which is made possible by a patent-pending double cam unit developed by Leica engineers. As a result, the rotation angle of the focus ring can be almost doubled to 176° in comparison to the previous model – with the same compact lens size.

Another enhancement is the 11-bladed aperture design, which renders improved rounded bokeh balls. The lens also features an integrated rotating lens hood, which helps not only reduce incidental light but also acts as a later of protection against accidental damage. Lastly, this  is designed and manufactured to the highest standards in Germany, ensuring robust build and longevity when maintained.

Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Black in More Detail

Versatile focal length

This Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens is the next generation derived from a classic 35mm Summilux Spherical version of the same model, which first appeared back in 1960. Some of the most popular uses for this focal length are street photography, portrait and reportage. However this versatile focal width is not limited and can be use for weddings, travel, landscapes as well as city architectural shots.

High performance at any aperture

Even when shooting wide open, the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens reveals outstanding performance over the entire focusing range, from infinity to minimum focus. It also demonstrates excellent contrast, even in the finest structures, with superb levels of detail across the entire frame. When stopped down to f/2 and onwards, the lens is almost entirely free from coma effects and optical performance is maintained from this aperture on.

What’s in the Box

• Leica Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 ASPH. lens Black for rangefinders
• Front and rear lens caps
• Lens case