The Leica Summicron-M 50mm in black anodised finish is a manual focus lens for M-mount with a compact form, ideal as a walkabout or travel option with a bright aperture which provides excellent results. By refining the classical focal length of 50mm, this Leica lens stands as a fast standard prime that provides sharp, clean contrast over the entire field of view. It features an f2 maximum aperture to adapt to low-light shooting and offers much greater control over the depth of field. This Summicron-M 50mm lens is constructed from six elements in four key groups - achieving superb brightness and sharpness throughout the full-frame. Distortion is further minimised for improved natural rendering, applicable to street, portraiture and journalist-style image-making. Its manual focus design is ideal for shooting subjects as close as 0.7m, whilst the built-in expandable lens hood effectively prevents lens flare and ghosting. If its high-quality, stylised performance that you require at a slightly more accessible price - look no further than this 50mm f2 prime. The tried and well-proven optical design of this lens provides for a perfection of picture quality extending all the way to the extreme corners of the image field even at full aperture, as well as outstanding contrast throughout, at all apertures, even at close distances. Leica 50 mm f2 Summicron-M 6-bit The tried and well-proven optical design of this lens provides for a perfection of picture quality extending all the way to the extreme corners of the image field even at full aperture, as well as outstanding contrast throughout, at all apertures, even at close distances. Stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4 brings only a minimal increase in contrast. Distortion is extremely low and practically invisible. Its well-balanced design makes this ideal standard lens an outstanding choice in terms of all criteria, including image quality, speed, size, weight and price. It is also available in combination with the LEICA M7 as part of the entry-level set. Specifications Filter Size: 39mm