Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH

Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH

Lens Summary

Brand: Leica

Also Known As: Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Leica S

Focus: Manual Focus

Lens Mount: Leica S

Release Date: N/A

MSRP Price: $4995

Made in: Germany

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: The angle of view of this fast, wide-angle lens is equivalent to that of a 28 mm lens in 35 mm format and makes it an ideal lens for studio work and architectural photography. Maximum contrast performance is guaranteed, even at maximum aperture. Its sophisticated design and construction almost completely eliminate undesirable effects like distortion or chromatic aberration. The Leica Summarit-S 35 mm f/2.5 ASPH. is also available with a central shutter.


Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length70mm
Mount TypeLeica S
FormatLeica S
Compatible Format(s)Digital Medium Format Sensor
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:4.76
MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.5
Minimum Aperturef/22
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)42°
Optical Information
Lens Elements8
Lens Groups6
Focus Information
FocusManual Focus
Built-in Focus MotorNo
Minimum Focus Distance0.48m
Filter Information
Filter Size82mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-On
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions89 x 93mm
Weight740g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH Diagram

MTF Chart

Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 ASPH MTF Chart

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juiH

i believe the lens description refers to the Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 which is a 28mm equivalent rather than the Leica Summarit-S 70mm f/2.5 which is a standard rather than a wide-angle lens. also, it is an auto-focus lens.