Lens Summary
Brand: Leica
Also Known As: Leica Summilux 21mm f/1.4
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2008-09-15
MSRP Price: $7250
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Leica Summilux-M 21 mm f/1.4 ASPH. is the first and only 21mm small camera lens with this lens speed. The outstanding image quality, very large image angles, and compact dimensions make the Leica Summilux-M 21 mm f/1.4 ASPH a particularly versatile performer. At full aperture, the depth of field (DOF) is extremely shallow. As a result, in close-ups the main subject can be separated effectively from the background to create very expressive photographs. At a medium stop, the focal range is so great that entire scenes can be reproduced sharply. Because of the floating element, the very high resolution is retained even in the close-up range. Vignetting and distortion are both corrected excellently for a lens of this speed.
Leica Summilux-M 21mm f/1.4 ASPH Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 21mm |
| Mount Type | Leica M |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.03x |
| MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/1.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full Frame format) | 92° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 10 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 aspherical elements 5 anomolous dispersion elements |
| Nano Surface Coating | No |
| Multi-Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.70m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | Series 8 filters in lens hood |
| Accepts Filter Type | |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 70 x 66mm |
| Weight | 580g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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