Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. Black

The most compact full-frame 50mm f/1.4 autofocus lens in its class

The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 ASPH. sets a new benchmark for compact, high-performance standard lenses. Weighing only 584 g and measuring just 75.5 mm in length, it combines premium Leica optics with exceptional portability for photographers and filmmakers.

Its natural 50 mm focal length makes it ideal for portraits, street photography, weddings, documentary work, travel photography and professional video production.

Outstanding Leica optical performance

The optical design consists of 11 elements in 6 groups, including two aspherical elements that minimize optical aberrations while maintaining exceptional sharpness from center to corner.

The fast f/1.4 aperture delivers:

• beautiful background blur (bokeh)
• excellent subject separation
• superb low-light performance
• outstanding color and contrast rendition

Its 11-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth and natural out-of-focus transitions.

Fast and silent autofocus

The integrated Precision Voice-Coil autofocus drive ensures:

• extremely fast focusing
• silent operation
• outstanding precision for both still photography and video

Autofocus and manual focus are selected directly from the camera body.

Compact premium design

Despite its impressive optical performance, the lens measures only:

• 75.5 mm in length
• 74 mm in diameter
• 584 g in weight

making it one of the most compact full-frame 50mm f/1.4 autofocus lenses available today.

Made in Germany quality

Built entirely in Germany, the Summilux-SL features:

• full-metal anodized aluminum construction
• Leica L-Mount metal bayonet
• dust and splash-water protection (IP54 with Leica SL cameras)
• Aqua-Dura® hydrophobic coating
• included lens hood

Its robust construction ensures reliability even in demanding shooting environments.

Ideal applications

The Leica Summilux-SL 50mm f/1.4 is perfectly suited for:

• portrait photography
• street photography
• reportage
• weddings
• travel
• documentary
• professional filmmaking
• available-light photography

Technical Specifications Summary

• Leica L-Mount
• Full-frame compatible (35 mm format)
• 50 mm focal length
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4
• Minimum aperture: f/16
• Optical design: 11 elements in 6 groups
• 2 aspherical elements
• 11-blade circular diaphragm
• Precision Voice-Coil autofocus motor
• Minimum focusing distance: 0.5 m
• Maximum magnification: 1:7.6
• Minimum object field: 274 × 183 mm
• Angle of view: 46.4° diagonal, 39.2° horizontal, 26.7° vertical
• 67 mm filter thread (E67)
• Aqua-Dura® hydrophobic coating
• Full-metal anodized aluminum construction
• IP54 dust and splash resistance when paired with Leica SL cameras
• Firmware updatable via camera
• Lens hood included
• Dimensions: 75.5 × 74 mm
• Weight: 584 g
• Made in Germany