Leica Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH.
Launch MSRP
unconfirmed- Weight
- 1,065g
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Min focus
- 0.60m
- Max mag.
- 0.10×
- Formula
- 11E / 9G
- Released
- 2016
Specification sheet
Optical construction
- 2x Aspherical (4 aspherical surfaces)
- 4x Anomalous partial dispersion glass
- Aqua-Dura coating
- Aperture range
- f/1.4 — f/22
Physical & ergonomics
- Weight
- 1,065g
- ⌀ × length
- 88.0 × 124.0mm
- Filter
- ⌀82mm
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- No
Autofocus actuator
- Stabilisation
- Body IBIS
- Teleconverter
- Not supported
- AF speed score
- 7.0 / 10
Close-up performance
- Min focus distance
- 0.60m
- Max magnification
- 0.10× (1:10.0)
Optical character
The original Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. was the first prime lens for Leica's SL system, released in 2016, and it was built with no concessions to size: 1,065g, 124mm long and an 82mm filter thread. Leica designed it to be the reference lens in its class, with high resolution and soft out-of-focus rendering at f/1.4 and consistent contrast throughout the focusing range.
The 11-element, 9-group design has two aspherical elements (four aspherical surfaces) and four elements of anomalous partial dispersion glass. Focusing is internal, so the length never changes, and the focus group itself includes an aspherical element. Close focus is 0.6m (1:10). The housing is sealed against dust and water splashes and the outer surfaces carry Aqua-Dura coating.
Reviewer consensus
We summarise professional reviews only after reading at least two independent ones. Not enough have been published or verified for this lens yet.
Owner sentiment
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Strengths, weaknesses & performance
Strengths
- +Lab-tested as extremely sharp from f/1.4
- +Negligible colour fringing and low distortion in testing
- +Internal focusing, length stays at 124mm
- +Sealed against dust and splashes, Aqua-Dura coating
Weaknesses
- −1,065g and 88 x 124mm, very large for a 50mm
- −Autofocus tested as slow for a 50mm f/1.4
- −Close focus only 0.6m (1:10)
- −Very high price
Six-axis rating
Ratings are published once at least two independent professional reviews have been read.
Technical specifications
| Mount | L-Mount (FF) · full frame |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 50mm |
| Category | Standard |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 |
| Construction | 11 elements in 9 groups |
| Special elements | 2x Aspherical (4 aspherical surfaces) · 4x Anomalous partial dispersion glass · Aqua-Dura coating |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Focus type | Autofocus |
|---|---|
| Drive | Motorized internal focusing (motor type not stated) |
| Minimum focus | 0.60m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× |
| Stabilisation | None (uses body IBIS) |
| Teleconverters | Not supported |
| Weight | 1,065g |
|---|---|
| Diameter × length | 88.0 × 124.0mm |
| Filter thread | ⌀82mm |
| Weather sealing | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No |
| De-clickable aperture | No |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Launch MSRP | Unconfirmed |
Sources
Verified against the pages below. Specifications come from the maker; summaries only reflect reviews and owner reports we actually read.
Specifications
- leica-camera.com› sites/default/files/pm-55409-160915_Datenblatt_Summilux-SL-5
- leicacamerausa.com› leica-summilux-sl-50mm-f-1-4-asph.html
- digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/leica-summilux-sl-50mm-f14-asph-review
- shuttermuse.com› a-complete-list-of-leica-sl-l-mount-lenses-and-their-specifi
Professional reviews
- digitalcameraworld.com› reviews/leica-summilux-sl-50mm-f14-asph-review
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