50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M

• Leica Order No. - 11 891-black - 11 892-silver - 11 628-LHSAchromeMP3

• Production era - 2006-Current

• Variants - Black, Silver and limited edition MP3 versions

• Lens mount - Leica M quick-change bayonet

• Number of lenses/groups - 8 /5

• Focusing range - 0.7 m / 2.3 ft < ∞

• Aperture - f/1.4-f/16 - Setting/Function Preset, with click-stops, half values available, 9-blade manual diaphragm

• Smallest object field/Largest reproduction ratio - 271 x 407 mm / 1:11.3

• Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) - 47°, 40°, 27°

• Position of entrance pupil - 12.7 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

• Scales - Combined meter/feet graduation

• Filter mount/Lens hood - Internal thread for screw-on filters size E46, non-rotating / Built-in, telescopic, lockable (except for limited edition MP 3 version w/43mm filter)

• Viewfinder - Camera viewfinder

• Materials - Chrome plated brass - Black anodized aluminum - Black lacquered brass MP 3 limited edition

• Focal length - 51.6 mm / 2 in

• Length to bayonet flange - 52.5 mm / 2.1 in

• Largest diameter - 53.5 mm / 2.1 in

• Weight - Chrome plated brass approx. 460 grams - Black anodized aluminum 335 grams
• Inscription - LEICA SUMMILUX-M ASPH. 1:1.4/50 E46 4XXXXXX

• Designer - Peter Karbe 22 Feb 2004

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• On the street - $US 3,595 in 2008 - 3,500 in 2010
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50mm f/1.4 ASPH Summilux-M Serial Numbers

Serial numbers compiled from known lenses

SN Start	SN End	Product	Year	Total
-3979722	3992347-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+titan+silver.MP3)	2006	12626+
-4000044	4010476-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2007	10433+
-4038335	4069477-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)	2008	31143+
-4069765	4102485-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black)	2009	32721+
-4102878	4116998-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2010	14121+
-4123003	4127XXX-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (silver)	2011	unknown
-4133175	4149601-	Summilux-M f= 5 cm 1:1.4 (black+silver)	2012	16,427+
TOTAL	ASSIGNED	SERIAL NUMBERS	2006-current	unknown