Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III)
Optical design
Wide open, subjects located outside the depth of field are shown very blurred. Has 12 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.Physical characteristics
48 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag. With a lens filter diameter of 46 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. Weights 275 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 30 months of tracked sales — pay around the $2239.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
1071 of 2142 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $2239.00 fair value.
- Dec 8, 2024$40.00$-2199.00 / typical
- Dec 8, 2024$41.00$-2198.00 / typical
- Jun 6, 2025$47.00$-2192.00 / typical
- Jun 6, 2025$48.00$-2191.00 / typical
- May 21, 2025$73.00$-2166.00 / typical
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Reviews
Best lens in my bag The 50mm Summilux M is probably the best lens I own. It is razor sharp and has a beautiful bokeh. It's also very smooth focusing, relatively small and lightweight. Flare and chromatic aberration are almost non-existent.
Fantastic lens Amazing image quality albeit a tiny bit less sharp than Summicron but oh that bokeh!!! Only gripe, focusing ring is stiffer to the Cron due to double ASPH elements.
Leica 50mm/1.4 advantages I bought this lens for several reasons: Leica optical and build quality, small size, and 1.4 aperture. I use a Leica SL with the relatively new L lens mount. The beauty is the ability to adapt M lenses to this modern camera design with its EVF (electronic viewfinder). The SL lenses provide medium format quality on the SL but are a bit heavy and larger. For most of the time they are fine for me but when I want to carry the camera as a smaller package this 50/1.4 ASPH is great. The 1.4 allows low light images in town or at dusk. perfect for travel. I can carry the camera to dinner or the theatre or for an evening walk without the camera getting in the way and yet still have a full frame Leica experience and images with the quality of M lenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III)?
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/1.4/16, for the Leica M mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 275g.
What mount is the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) compatible with?
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) uses a Leica M mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.
How much does the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) typically sells for around $40.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) a good lens?
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III) has a community rating of 5.0/5 from 27 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 (III)?
Similar lenses include Carl Zeiss C Sonnar T 50mm f/1.5 ZM, Konica M-Hexanon 50mm f/2, Leica ELMAR 50mm f/2.8.