Leica is expanding its line of lenses for its L- mount , SL2 and SL2-S SL-system cameras with the release of the Summicron-SL 35mm F2 ASPH. and Summicron-SL 50mm F2 ASPH.
The German company says both lenses are designed to remain compact and lightweight while still delivering the “shallow depth of field and look of the Summicron line” . Leica reports that both lenses “focus extremely quickly” and do so smoothly and accurately using a linear drive motor, making the lenses ideal for both photography and videography.
“Summicron SL 35 f/2 and 50 f/2 ASPH. Suitable for a wide range of genres, from landscape, street to reportage photography, and offers new perspectives with a minimum focus distance of just 0.25 m. The novelty demonstrates its capabilities in all photographic situations , especially in travel, events and portrait photography ,”
says Leica.
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
The 35mm f/2 lens has a nine-group optical design with 11 elements, six of which have aspherical surfaces. Aperture range from f/2 to f/22. The minimum focusing distance is 0.24 meters, the thread diameter for the front filter is 67 mm.
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Compared to the APO-SL 35mm, it weighs less (400g vs. 750g), is more compact (83mm vs. 102mm) and can focus closer (0.24m vs. 0.27m). It also uses one more aspherical element than the APO-SL 35mm.
Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. ($2195) and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH. ($5195)
Optical layout of the Leica Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH.
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH.
The 50mm f/2 lens consists of eight groups of nine elements, six of which are aspherical. The aperture range is from f/2 to f/22, the number of aperture blades was not announced at the time of the announcement. The minimum focusing distance is 0.45 meters, the thread diameter for the front filter is 67 mm.
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH ($1895) and Leica APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. Lens ($5095)
Compared to the Leica APO-SL 50mm, the Summicron-Sl 50mm f/2 ASPH has a closer focus distance (0.45m vs. 0.35m) but has two more aspherical elements and is lighter (402g vs. 740g ) and also shorter in length (83 mm versus 102 mm).
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH on Leica SL2-S
What about the prices?
Both new lenses are expected to go on sale immediately. The Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH will be available for $2195 and the Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH for $1895. This is significantly cheaper than the APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH versions. ($5195) and an APO-Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH. ($5095).
Both lenses will also be available with the SL2 or SL2-S, bringing the total number of kits for the SL system to six.
Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH on Leica SL2-S
Summicron-SL 50mm f/2 ASPH on Leica SL2-S