Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-R

Description: Wide angle lens for Leica R cameras

Newest Review: ... are not evident. Performance is excellent wide open, as is typical of Leica lenses, and only marginal improvement can be ... more

... accomplished by stopping down to f/2.8 or f/4. I also found this lens to be remarkably resistant to flare, even with a bright light source in the field of view. I always made sure that the built-in circular shade was extended, though, to minimize the possibility of flare. The optics consist of six elements in six groups. Closest focus is 30cm. Aperture range is from f/2 to f/16 in half-stop increments. Filter size is E55, which is common to many other Leica R lenses. There is a built-in retractable circula...more

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	Leitz (Leica) 35mm f2 SUMMICRON-M Aspherical(Silver) Last Update 20.12.2009 05:41	£ 1,915.00

Leitz (Leica) 35mm f2 SUMMICRON-M Aspherical(Silver)

Last Update 20.12.2009 05:41

£ 1,915.00

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Leica 35mm f/2 Summicron-R: A superb wide angle lens for low light photography with Leic ... (470 words)
by - written on 31/07/02 (Very useful, 478 readings)
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A 35mm lens is possibly the most generally useful of all focal lengths in 35mm camera photography. It is ideal for general travel photography, street scenes, groups and family snaps. It gives a markedly wider view than a standard 50mm lens but does not pose the difficulties often encountered with wider angle lenses, when it comes to composition and keeping the camera level. Leica’s 35mm f/2 Summicron-R is very well corrected, with excellent resolution, color rendition and contrast. Colors are neutral, as is generally the case with Leica lenses. Fine details are rendered sharply from the center to the edges, even at full aperture and at close range. ... Read the complete review