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Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4, Silver Chrome Finish

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$3128 $4600 In stock

Category: Mirrorless Lenses for Leica

Striking Shots and Unparalleled Portraits

The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 is a masterpiece of optical engineering, designed to meet the needs of photographers who demand nothing short of perfection. Its exceptional performance at wide apertures allows for the creation of images with a dreamy, artistic quality, while its unmatched precision and detail make it an equally powerful tool for crisp, high-contrast shots. Whether you're capturing portraits, landscapes, or urban scenes, this lens empowers you to push creative boundaries and bring your vision to life with unparalleled clarity and artistry.

Timeless Aesthetics

The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH. represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and precision, embodying Leica's commitment to excellence. Its fast aperture of f/1.4 not only ensures outstanding performance in low-light conditions but also delivers a beautiful bokeh effect, making it ideal for portrait and artistic photography. With improved optical and mechanical design, this lens guarantees stunning sharpness and image quality across the entire frame. Perfectly balanced in size and weight, the Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 ASPH. remains a timeless companion for photographers who value iconic design and unparalleled functionality.

Unmatched – Since 1959

The Summilux line has always represented a perfect balance between exceptional optical performance and versatile usability. Over the decades, these lenses have undergone continuous refinement, benefiting from advancements in optical engineering and lens production. Each Summilux lens is crafted with precision, ensuring unparalleled quality and sharpness, even at its widest aperture. Whether it's capturing portraits, landscapes, or low-light scenes, the Summilux lenses allow photographers to push creative boundaries while maintaining the iconic look and feel that has defined the Leica brand for generations.

‘Made in Germany’ Quality

The second-generation Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 lens represents a leap in optical engineering, building upon its predecessor's legacy with precision and innovation. This modern reinterpretation blends classic craftsmanship with contemporary advancements, resulting in outstanding performance and reliability. Designed with a combination of seven meticulously crafted lenses organized into five groups, it achieves unparalleled clarity and sharpness, even at a close focusing distance of 0.7 m. The inclusion of twelve aperture blades enhances the lens’s ability to render a smooth and creamy bokeh, perfectly complementing its exceptional imaging capabilities. Every element, from its advanced glass types to its robust German manufacturing, reflects the dedication to quality that sets this lens apart as a true testament to optical excellence.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Sebastian ★★★★★

Pulled this out of the box and immediately noticed how solid the silver chrome feels in hand — it’s heavier than my other 50mm, but that build quality gives me confidence. Focus ring is buttery smooth, and the first portrait I shot with it at f/1.4 had this dreamy separation that made the background

Zoe ★★★★★

The bokeh from this lens at f/1.4 has a creamy, almost painterly quality that makes portraits pop instantly. Focus ring tension is perfect—smooth but with just enough resistance for precise adjustments. I’ve been leaving it on my camera every day since it arrived.

Abigail ★★★★★

Finally pulled the trigger on the silver chrome version and the build alone is worth it—solid brass under the paint gives it that reassuring heft. Wide open at f/1.4, the focus just snaps into place, and the way it renders backgrounds into smooth, creamy swirls is exactly what I hoped for.