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Laika is Announced an updated version One of its prestigious lenses, expanding the Leica classic line in this process. Samilx-M 50 mm F1.4 (i) was launched in 1959 as the first offering under the Sumilax Umbrella. Thus, the lens has a history of 65 years under the belt. This leaka marks the fifth lens in the classic line, which rank of Samaran-M 28 mm F5.6, Thumber-M 90 mm F2.2, NOCTILUX-M 50mm F1.2 ASPH and Summilux-M 35 mm F1.4 Is included in
The name Summilux is derived from the Latin “Summa Lux”, which means “maximum light,” in terms of its broad F1.4 aperture. The new lens is correct in form and function as its roots. In fact, Lika says that the Sumilax-M 50 mm F1.4 (ii) is the “almost unchanged version” of the lens that was manufactured from 1962 to 2004. In fact, like the original, it has seven lens elements in five groups. It also keeps the 12-blade aperture diaphragm of the historical model.
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Like the first recurrence, updated Samulax-M 50 mm promises “impressive image quality” with soft bokeh in broad aperture. This is not all original, though. Lika says it will be sharp and modern production techniques will be more opposite than its historical predecessor. Lika did not give much information about how this better quality is obtained, though. “The new version of this classic lens meets all the requirements of the modern M-Comes with a high-resolution sensor,” Lika. Another advantage of the second version is a small focused distance of 0.7m (2.3ft) below 1m (3.3ft) of the original version.
Summilux-m 50mm f1.4 (ii) has “Made in Germany” label. It is made by hand with solid brass and comes with a round vintage lens hood. Lika also says that this will be the first leaka lens in the new design packaging, which is far away with plastic.
Leica Summilux-m 50mm F1.4 (ii) is now available to buy through Leica stores, Leica online store And expert retailers for $ 3895.
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Press release:
Leica summilux-m 50 f/1.4
Wetzler, 20 February 2025
Lens from Lika claims a tradition that extends over 150 years. During this time, several handicated masterpieces have been created and have gone to reach several milestones, define the trend-setting standards. The history of mythological M-lens began 70 years ago. Each of them tells a success story, with some of these legends now enjoying the Renaissance after decades. This is a case for the new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4.
Samilx-M 50 F/1.4 (i) was launched in the market in 1959, as Samilx was the first lens released under the name. It is taken from the Latin “Summa Lux”, which means “maximum light”. Since then, Summilux has become especially synonymous for the lens of lens, which features aperture of f/1.4 to f/1.7. The new interpretation combines the classic vintage look with state -of -the -art technology and Lika is the fifth member of the classic line. Like Samran-M 28 F/5.6, thumbar-M 90 F/2.2, Noklax-M 50 F/1.2 Asph. And Samilx-M 35 F/1.4, its timeless aesthetics remind its historical predecessor.
The optical calculation is based on the second Samilx-M 50 F/1.4 (II), a approximately unchanged version was manufactured from 1962 to 2004. It is noted for its impressive image quality and unmatched image characteristics in a comprehensive aperture. The new Summilux-M also especially captures the moment in this unique look with soft bokeh when a wide aperture is used, with which it is ideal for portrait photography. When stopped, the new lens produces faster and high-opposite images than its historical predecessor. This is ensured by the use of modern production techniques and special types of glass. The new version of this classic lens meets all the requirements of the modern M-Comes with a high-resolution sensor. Compared to its historical predecessor, it provides even more creative freedom for an extended close focus of 0.7 meters.
Like all M-System lenses, the new Sumilax-M proudly tolerates the “Made in Germany” label and is a will for the quality for which Laika lenses are known worldwide. The new lens is made by hand with solid brass and fitted with a high quality, round vintage lens hood. As a new standard lens in the Leica classic line, this technical accuracy combines an attractive vintage design with equal excellence.
Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 is the first Leica lens to come in new design packaging. High quality boxes do not have any plastic and are also produced in Germany.
Leica Summilux-M 50 F/1.4 is now available worldwide from all Leica stores, Leica online stores and expert retailers. The recommended retail price is EUR 3,850.00 Incl. VAT.
