35mm f/1.4 ASPH.2 Summilux-M: Difference between revisions

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Leica Order No. - 11 663-black - -titanium
Production era - 2010-Current
Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) For 35 mm format (24 x 36 mm): 63°, 54°, 37°, for M8 & M8.2 (18 x 27 mm): 49°, 42°, 28°, equivalent to approx. 47 mm for 35 mm format
Optical design
- Number of lenses/groups - 9 /5
- Focal length - 35.6 mm
- Aspherical surfaces - 1
- Position of entrance pupil - 16.6 mm from the apex of the first lens element
Distance settings
- Focusing range - 0.7 m to ∞
- Scales - Combined meter /feet graduation
- Smallest object field/ Largest reproduction ratio - For 35 mm format: approx. 418 × 626 mm /1:17.4 (for M8 approx. 313 × 470 mm /1:17.4)
Aperture
- Setting/function - f/1.4-16 with click-stops, half values available / 9-blade
Mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6-bit bar-coding for digital M-models
Filter - Inner threading for E46 screw-in filters, non-rotating front element
Accessories - Hood: Full-metal, rectangular, screw-mount hood (supplied with the lens)
Materials - Black anodized aluminum
Dimensions and weight
- Length to bayonet flange - Approx. 46 /58 mm (with /without lens hood)
- Largest diameter - Approx. 56 mm
- Weight - Approx. 320 g
Data from - May 17, 2010 Leica press release

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Reviews

From Erwin Puts Blog "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy. For this moment in time I would propose the following set:

Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH

Summilux-M 1.4/35 mm ASPH (latest version)

Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH

Here are the arguments: . . ."

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-4080624	4095807-	Super-Elmar-M f= 18mm 1:3.8	2010	15,184+
-4099573	4123627-	Super-Elmar-M f= 18mm 1:3.8	2010	24,055+
-4139472	4139630-	Super-Elmar-M f= 18mm 1:3.8	2011	159+
-414XXXXX	unknown	Super-Elmar-M f= 18mm 1:3.8	2011	unknown
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2010-	unknown

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 **[http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134949-new-35mm-summilux-vs-35mm-summicron.html] [http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/134949-new-35mm-summilux-vs-35mm-summicron-2.html]
 *'''Reviews'''
-**[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/page171/SX35FLE1.html Erwin Puts pg. 171] [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/page173/SX35_2.html pg. 173]
+:*From [http://www.imx.nl/photo/page152/page152.html Erwin Puts Blog] "I am asked quite often what three or four lenses I would select that best represent the Leica philosophy. For this moment in time I would propose the following set:
-**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/35mm-f14-floating-element.htm Ken Rockwell]
+::Super-Elmar-M 3.4/21mm ASPH
-**[http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-35mm-Summilux-M-ASPH-f-14.html Thorsten Overgaard]
+::Summilux-M 1.4/35 mm ASPH (latest version)
+::Summicron-M 2/75 ASPH
+::Here are the arguments: . . ."
+:*[http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/page171/SX35FLE1.html Erwin Puts pg. 171] [http://www.imx.nl/photo/leica/lenses/page173/SX35_2.html pg. 173]
+:*[http://www.kenrockwell.com/leica/35mm-f14-floating-element.htm Ken Rockwell]
+:*[http://www.overgaard.dk/leica-35mm-Summilux-M-ASPH-f-14.html Thorsten Overgaard]
 == 35mm f/1.4 ASPH.2 Summilux-M  Serial Numbers ==