f/1.4 aperture
It’s hard to believe that the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Ver. 1 Steel Rim was made in 1960. It’s a gorgeous little lens, with its 35mm focal length and f/1.4 aperture, and it’s so compact. The brass chrome plating is really lovely, and the focusing lever is super smooth with an infinity lock. It’s a great-looking lens, and it’s more attractive than all the current versions of the Summilux 35 1.4 Asph. This lens is a favorite among collectors and photographers alike. I spent a pretty penny to get it.
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What I like about the steel ring lens is not just its looks, but also how it performs optically. At f/1.4, it’s very sensitive to highlights, which makes it great for taking sharp photos in low light and for creating soft light effects in bright light. If you really need something particularly sharp, any version of the Summicron 35mm f/2 lens will do the trick.
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Lens mount - Leica M-bayonet Number of lenses /groups - 7 /5 F stop range - f/1.4-f/16 Angle of view diagonal - 64 degrees Filter type - E41 - A46.5 Accessories - Hood: OLLUX 12522 Dimensions length x diameter - 38 x 53 mm / 1.50 x 2.07 in Weight - 245 g /8.64 oz M3 - 195 g / 6.88 oz
