Pairing a favored focal length with a bright maximum aperture for flexible control, the black Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens Blackis a standard wide-angle prime that is prized for image quality and refined optical design. Comprised of seven elements in five groups, and incorporating a single aspherical element, this lens eliminates nearly all distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the focusing range. This design also contributes to a high degree of sharpness, contrast, and clarity, and the f/2 maximum aperture enables working in difficult lighting conditions with ease. Additionally, an 11-blade aperture contributes to smooth out-of-focus rendering when working with selective focus and shallow depth of field techniques. Despite its wide-angle focal length and fast maximum aperture, this manual focus lens still remains relatively compact to benefit its use as an everyday, go-to lens for M shooters.

Leica M Mount Lens    Aperture Range: f/2 to f/16    One Aspherical Element    Manual Focus Design    Minimum Focus Distance: 2.3'    Filter Thread: 39mm    11-Blade Diaphragm

One aspherical element is featured in the optical design to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion for increased sharpness and clarity.

Bright f/2 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.

Manual focus design provides a minimum focusing distance of 2.3' with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:17.5.

The front of the lens has 39mm-diameter threads to accept optional filters and the lens is male threaded to accept the included lens hood.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the 35mm asph summicron the most recent production beginning in 2017? This would be the second version 35mm asph summicron? Or are you selling the first version asph 35mm summicron which began production in 1996 ending in 2017? The product number I believe indicates the first asph 35mm summucron?

A: The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH cat # 11673 is the latest version of this lens.

Q: 2. Is it made out of Brass or is it Aluminum?

A: The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens is made of both brass and aluminum according to Leica.

Q: 3. Will this lens work with Leica M film cameras at the new minimum focus distance?

A: Yes it will work with Leica M series film cameras.

Q: 4. Does this lens block the viewfinder at all? Does it cover the view inside the framelines? Can you see the lens outside the framelines with the hood on?

A: Yes, Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens has a low profile but it will still be visible through a Leica M camera viewfinders.

Q: 5. Since this 35mm Summicron is chrome-finished, do you have a chrome-finished lens hood?

A: The Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Silver) includes a silver hood.

Q: 6. Is it all made in Germany?

A: The Leica APO-Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens is made in Germany.

Q: 7. Is the barrel of the silver lens made of brass or aluminium? B&H specs says it weighs 340 grams, suggesting it is brass, whereas other forums say it is silver anodised finish , suggesting aluminium.

A: The barrel of this lens is brass.

Q: 8. I've just got the brand new lens from my wife as my birthday gift, after unboxing, I found that the lens was already attached to the hood and I can't find the thread protection ring inside the box. Is it provided with the lens?

A: It's there. Look under a layer of foam in the leather case. Nice gift for the wife!!!

Q: 9. Does Leica Summicron 35mm lens hood fits Leica Summilux-M 35mm lens?

A: The both of lenses have a filter thread diameter of 46 mm. I can't get some information about the female lens hood diameter. But, you could think that have been the filter female diameter the same, maybe the male hood diameter could be the same.

Q: 10. What's the benefit of going for the ASPH version of the 35mm over this?

A: The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens has an apochromatic lens element that the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. Lens (L-Mount) does not have. That apochromatic element decreases chromatic aberrations and increases color accuracy and clarity.