PRODUCT INFORMATION

SUMMILUX-R f/1.4/50mm

Ultra-high-speed lens for LEICA R-models* (all modes)

*) Modification for additional use on SL2 is possible. Please ask the customer service of Leica AG for advice!

The standard focal length with ping down 1 or 2 steps the con- the lens mechanism. With its ele- high speed f/1.4/50mm still has trast of the entire image field is gant appearance, the new lens is a significant place in the LEICA R increased even more. a perfect match for the range of system. The lens’ angle of view modern LEICA R lenses. It rests is very similar to that of the The lens is virtually free of astig- comfortably in the hand, and it’s human eye and, especially in matism, and the tendency operation is superb. Its extensible poor light conditions, enables towards coma has been reduced lens hood, which is perfectly additional interesting possibilities. considerably in relation to the adapted to the lens, ensures Nevertheless, the lens is compact predecessor model. From apertu- effective protection against dirt and relatively light. The image re 2.8, the level of coma is alrea- and damage and, most impor- quality is outstanding, whether dy very low and is only visible in tantly, it prevents flare. Thanks used for landscape or architectu- the corners of the image. At aper- to it’s special coating (multicoa- ral photography, for snapshots or tures of 4 or 5.6 and smaller, the ting), the new Leica lens is well still life. lens is entirely free of coma. The protected against reflections and complete redesign addressed not stray light. However, in critical AG redesigned the only the optical system but also situations such as light sources -R f/1.4/50mm and the optical performance of this new lens surpasses that of the previous model considerably. The new SUMMILUX-R f/1.4/50mm is a very compact and handy lens, well suited for reporter pho- tography. In the entire setting range, extraordinarily good, high contrasting image performance is achieved for a high speed lens. Therefore, even the open apertu- re f/1.4 is a working aperture that can be used without restriction and which offers additional crea- tive possibilities through limitati- SUMMILUX-R f/1,4/50 mm on of the depth of field. By stop- PRODUCT INFORMATION

just outside the image field, this focusing mount, which is particu- phenomena cannot always be larly important when the E 60 cir- entirely avoided, it is therefore cular polarising filter is used. Pola- recommend to use the lens hood rising filters not only eliminate at all times. The larger diameter reflections, but can also be used of the mount contributes to a as an interesting and effective major reduction in vignetting. The means of increasing contrast. new lens takes the larger E60 fil- ters. Colour rendition of the lens With its improved performance, is neutral and therefore perfectly the new SUMMILUX-R f/1.4/ matches the range of Leica len- 50mm adds new value to the ses. range of standard focal lengths in the R system and provides a new The SUMMILUX-R f/1.4/50mm impulse to use the advantages is equipped with a parallel guided and superior features of this lens.

SUMMILUX-R f/1.4/50mm Technical Data in a soft leather case, with lens • Angle of view: 45° cap and rear cover • Number of elements: 8 (7 components) black anodized finish • Filtersize: E60 Order no. 11 344 • Internal thread: M60x0,75 ______• Fully automatic springback diaphragm • Aperture setting ring with clickstops Accessories: (including half values) UVa filter E 60 • Smallest aperture: 16 • Combined meter/feet scale Order no. 13 381______• Focusing range: Yellow green filter E60 infinity to 0,5m • Smallest object field: Order no. 13 392______178x266mm (6.9x10.4 in), Orange filter E 60 approx. 1:7,4 Order no. 13 383______• Focusing ring rubber-armoured • Parallel guided focusing mount Polarizing filter E 60 • LEICA R quick change bayonet Order no. The MTF is indicated both at full aperture and at for -R8 with mechanical 13 406______f/5.6 at long taking distances (infinity). Shown Replacements: is the contrast in percentage for 5, 10, 20 and (and for LEICA R8 with additional 40 lp/mm accross the height of the 35 mm film electronic) exposure compensation) Soft leather case format, for tangential (dotted line) and sagittal • Black anodized finish (solid line) structures, in white light. The 5 and Order no. 14 748______10 lp/mm will give an indication regarding the • Built-in, telescopic lens hood Lens front cap contrast ratio for large object structures.The • Lens cap diameter: 20 and 40 lp/mm records the resolution of finer 68mm (2.7in) Order no. 14 290______and finest object structures. • Length from bayonet flange: Lens rear cover 51mm (2in) • Diameter: 70mm (2.7in) Order no. 14 162______sagittal structures ------tangential structures • Weight: 0,490kg

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