Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph Lens

Designed specifically for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, the 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph stands as a classic wide-angle prime for a multitude of creative uses. Leica pride themselves on optical quality, with this lens optimising a key apochromatic design that consists of high-quality anomalous partial dispersion glass. This effectively suppresses colour fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and colour accuracy. The lens is further built up of five aspherical elements to reliably reduce spherical aberrations for a much sharper image. Incorporating a bright f/2 maximum aperture, relatively compact form-factor, and portable/ergonomic lens barrel construction - this 35mm Leica lens is able to excel in low-light conditions. This is backed up by a Dual Syncro Drive stepping motor, delivering a fast and near-silent autofocus to suit both still and moving imagery applications. As a wide-angle classical prime, it lends itself to portraiture, street, landscape, product photography, and dynam

Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph Lens Key Features:

• High-end 35mm L-mount lens/full-frame format
• Versatile wide-angle classic prime lens
• Profoundly compact construction - brass
• Multi-use lens, ideal for portraiture, street, landscape, and product photography
• Prioritises colour accuracy, clarity, and sharpness
• Well-rounded aperture range between f/2 to f/22
• Apochromatic design with effective anomalous partial dispersion glass
• Incorporates five key aspherical lens elements
• Dual synchro drive stepping AF motor
• Updated manual focusing ring construction
• Moisture and dust-resistant construction
• Effective Multi-Layer and AquaDura coatings
• Lightweight design - 720g
• Adheres to Leica's high optical and mechanical standards

Expanded Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph Lens Key Features:

Optical Design

Leica lenses grant imaging quality that is second-to-none, and this 35mm f2 is no different. In regard to optical construction, this lens incorporates five aspherical elements to effectively reduce distortion and spherical aberrations. By doing so, you are left with a much sharper image, accurate rendering, and an incredibly reliable lens system. The apochromatic design consists of high-end anomalous partial dispersion glass to suppress chromatic aberrations throughout the entire aperture range. This massively improves contrast and colour accuracy, providing you with a wider depth of field and a more dynamic final-image. Leica have paid special attention to the prevention of stray light and reflections, intricately forming and optimising the optical and mechanical design of this 35mm f2 prime lens.

The Classic Prime

This Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph lens can be characterised as a classic wide-angle prime. This is means that you can utilise this lens in a variety of both still and moving image disciplines. It lends itself to portraiture, street, landscape, product photography, and dynamic videography - prioritising clear, crisp imagery with improved colour accuracy and contrast. Further to this, the AF system of the Summicron-SL series is equal parts fast, precise, and near-silent. This is thanks to the intuitive Dual synchro drive stepping AF motor. Being so quiet, this lens is great for intimate portraiture, photojournalism, and travel photography where you are aiming for more of a fly-on-the-wall approach to image-making.

Built To Last

An effective water-repellent AquaDura coating has been applied to the front and rear optical surfaces of this lens to protect it from moisture and other damaging elements. This 35mm f2 further utilises a weather-sealed design, protecting against dust and moisture when shooting out in the field. As with the majority of Leica products, this lens is compact, lightweight, and sits comfortably within your grasp. It is clear to see that this 35mm f2 has been constructed to withstand a long working life under professional shooting conditions.

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What's in the box?

• 1 x Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph Lens
• 1 x Leica 67mm Clip-On Lens Cap
• 1 x Leica SL Rear Lens Cap
• 1 x Lens Hood
• 1 x Lens Bag
• 1 x Limited 2-Year Warranty

FAQS:

How much does this 35mm Leica lens weigh?

It weighs 720g, or 25.4 oz.

Which Leica camera system does this lens pair well with?

For a well-rounded, high-end prime setup, this 35mm f2 pairs really well with the Leica SL2 camera system.

What does APO stand for?

APO stands for apochromatic - in reference to the optical design of this lens. It integrates anomalous partial dispersion glass to suppress chromatic aberrations throughout the full aperture range.

Does this include the lens hood that is pictured above?

The Leica 35mm f2 APO-Summicron-SL Asph Lens comes with a removable lens hood - effectively reducing the amount of lens flare and glare that can be detrimental to your final image.