Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M Aspherical Wide Angle Manual Focus Lens with Floating Element for M System (Black). The Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is a further revised version of the popular wide-angle lens of the Leica M rangefinder system. Thanks to the latest developments in the fields of optics and precision engineering, the new 35 lens sets a whole new standard in the fast wide-angle lens portfolio. Regardless of whether it's a matter of selective focus in the close-up range, highcontrast available light applications or landscape shots with immense depth of field, the lens delivers persuasive arguments in any situation. In comparison with its predecessor, the new Leica SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. now incorporates a floating element: the lenses behind the aperture blades are constructed as a floating group that changes its position relative to the front lens group during focusing to ensure that the Leica SUMMILUX-M 1:1.4/35 mm ASPH. achieves equally outstanding imaging performance at closer focusing distances. Another new feature is a full-metal, rectangular, screw-mount lens hood that contributes significantly to the even more compact dimensions of the lens. Even wide open, the LEICA SUMMILUX-M 35 mm f/1.4 ASPH. reveals performance characteristics without precedent in the field of compact 35 mm lenses: outstanding imaging performance over the entire focusing range, from infinity to minimum focus, excellent contrast, even in the finest structures, superb rendition of details across the entire image field, good field flattening and, stopped down to f2 and onwards, almost complete freedom from coma effects. It is hardly possible to improve this excellent optical performance by stopping down. Vendor part # 11663

Angle of view: Diagonal, horizontal, vertical: for 35 mm (24 x 36 mm): 63, 54, 37 / for M8 (18 x27 mm): 50, 42, 28 Number of lenses / groups: 9 / 5 Focal length: 35.6 mm Position of entrance pupil: 16.6 mm (from apex of 1st lens element) Focusing range: 0.7 m to infinity Distance Scales: Combined meter / feet graduation Smallest object field: 418 x 626 mm (for 35 mm), 313 x 470 mm (M8) Aperture: Setting / Function: With click-stops, half values available Aperture: Lowest value: 16 Aperture: Number of blades: 9 Bayonet: Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models Filter mount/Lens hood: Internal thread for screw-on filters size E46, non-rotating / Snap-on type (supplied) Dimensions Length: approx. 46 / 58 mm (with/without lens hood) Largest diameter: approx. 56 mm Weight: approx. 320 g