Leica M lenses have always been known to be among the best in the world. The APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 certainly continues this tradition. At the same time, its extraordinary optical performance places the new addition in a league of its own – even among M lenses. With a closest focusing distance that is notably short for the M-System, exceptionally sharp rendition, distinctive bokeh and high light sensitivity, this masterpiece of German engineering enables photographers to work even more creatively – not just with the Leica M, but also with the Leica SL2 and SL2-S.
The focus ring has a particularly large throw of 300°, which enables extremely precise focusing despite the extended close focus range. In conjunction with its high light sensitivity, the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. takes compositional creativity to the next level. An exceptional lens for those once-in-a-lifetime Leica moments.
An optical masterpiece.
With its intricate design, special glass types and high-precision craftsmanship, the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. ranks among Leica’s most elaborately constructed lenses. The result: a close-to flawless imaging performance. Three of the ten lens elements (divided into five groups) feature aspherical surfaces – one of them on both sides. In addition, the new M lens renders images with practically no chromatic aberration, thanks to apochromatic correction – a rare quality in lenses of this focal length.
The specially designed lens hood, in combination with highly effective anti-reflective coatings, make the APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH. virtually impervious to stray light and glare.
APO-Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.
Order number: 11 699
| Dimensions |
| Length |
approx. 40.9/49.3 mm (without/with lens hood) |
| Diameter |
approx. 53 mm (without lens hood) |
| Lens hood |
| Lens hood |
Screw-on |
| Filter thread |
| Filter thread |
E39 |
| Bayonet |
| Bayonet |
Leica M bayonet with 6-bit encoding |
| Aperture |
| Setting/Function |
Lock blade, with half-increment lock settings |
| Smallest aperture |
16 |
| Number of aperture blades |
11 |
| Focusing |
| Scale |
Combined scale meter (m)/foot (ft) |
| Smallest object field |
Full-frame: 135 × 203 mm, M8: 101 × 152 mm |
| Largest scale |
1:5.6 |
| Lens system |
| Number of lenses/assemblies |
10/5 |
| Number of aspherical surfaces |
4 |
| Position of the entrance pupil before the bayonet |
13.8 mm |
| Focus range |
0.3 m to infinity |
| View angle (diagonal/horizontal/vertical) |
| Full-frame (24 × 36 mm) |
62.5°/53.6°/37.2° |
| for M8 (18 × 27 mm) |
47.0°/40.0°/28.0°, equivalent focal length approx. 46.67 mm |
| Order Number |
| Black, anodized |
11 699 |
