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The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH (11141), Leica's apochromatically corrected 50mm standard.
The Leica APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH (11141), Leica's apochromatically corrected 50mm standard.

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APO-Summicron-M 50mm f/2 ASPH

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$9,945

US authorized-dealer new price (Roberts Camera).

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Made by Leica Camera AG.

Part of the Leica M system.

Specifications

MountLeica M
Focal length50 mm
Aperturef/2 - f/16
Construction8 elements in 5 groups
CorrectionApochromatic; one aspherical element
FocusManual, 0.7 m to infinity; floating element
FilterE39
HoodBuilt-in extendable
WeightApprox. 300 g

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