f/1.4 aperture
You can’t believe that the Leica Summilux 35mm f/1.4 Ver. 1 Steel Rim was produced in 1960. It’s so beautiful, with a 35mm focal length and f/1.4 aperture, yet so compact. Brass chrome plating, the focus lever is very smooth and has an infinity lock function, which is better than all current versions of summilux 35 1.4 asph. Therefore, both collectors and photographers like this lens so much that it sells for a very expensive price.
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If I really want something extra sharp, any version of the Summicron 35mm lens will do the job. What fascinates me about Steel Rim is not only its appearance, but also its optical properties. At f/1.4 it is very sensitive to highlights, giving you sharp photos when the light is dark, but creating a partial soft light effect when the light is bright.
info
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
