The rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens is now officially announced and available for order

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The previously rumored Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 silver lens is now officially announced and available for order 

Here are the details from Leica Store Miami:

It retains the solid brass barrel and silver chrome finish of the original 1959 Summilux, version II’s improved optics and clip-on ventilated hood, and the 0.7m close focus and E46 filter size of version III. For 50mm Summilux aficionados, this lens encapsulates the best of the pre-ASPH era in a single, modern production model.

• Barrel design based off of the v1 50mm Summilux-M (1959-1962)
• Optical design based of the v2 50mm Summilux-M (1962-2005) with modern glass elements and lens coatings
• Extended close focusing distance of 0.7 meters
• Brass construction & chrome-plated finish
• Accepts standard E46 filters
• Made in Germany

Additional information available at Reddotforum:

Lenses from Leica boast a tradition that spans over 150 years. During this time, many handcrafted masterpieces have been created and have gone on to reach numerous milestones while defining trend-setting standards. The history of the legendary M-Lenses began over 70 years ago. Each of them tells a success story, with some of these legends now enjoying a renaissance decades later. This is the case for the new Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4.

The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 (I) was launched onto the market in 1959 as the first lens released under the name Summilux. This is derived from the Latin “summa lux”, meaning “maximum light”. Since then, Summilux has become synonymous for particularly fast Leica lenses featuring an aperture of f/1.4 to f/1.7. The new interpretation combines the classic vintage look with state-of-the-art technology and is the fifth member of the Leica Classic Line. Just like the Summaron-M 28 f/5.6, the Thambar-M 90 f/2.2, the Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH. and the Summilux-M 35 f/1.4, its timeless aesthetics are reminiscent of its historical predecessor

The optical calculation is based on the second Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 (II), an almost unchanged version of which was produced from 1962 to 2004. It is noted for its impressive image quality and unmatched image characteristics at a wide aperture. The new Summilux-M also captures the moment in this unique look with particularly soft bokeh when a wide aperture is used, making it ideal for portrait photography. When stopped down, the new lens produces sharper and higher-contrast images than its historical predecessor. This is ensured by modern production techniques and the use of special types of glass. The new edition of this classic lens fulfils all the requirements of modern M-Cameras with a high-resolution sensor. Compared to its historical predecessor, it offers even more creative freedom thanks to its extended close focusing distance of 0.7 m.

Like all M-System lenses, the new Summilux-M proudly bears the “Made in Germany” label and is testament to the quality for which Leica lenses are known all around the world. The new lens is made by hand from solid brass and fitted with a high-quality, round vintage lens hood. As the new standard lens in the  Leica Classic Line, it combines a charming vintage design with technical precision par excellence.

The Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 is the first Leica lens to come in the newly designed packaging. The high-quality boxes do not contain any plastic at all and are also produced in Germany.

The Leica Summilux-M 50 f/1.4 is now available worldwide from all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store and specialist retailers. The recommended retail price is EUR 3,850.00 incl. VAT.

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최근에는 예전 렌즈 그냥 복각만 하는 것 같은 분위기였는데

이번에는 요소요소를 개선해서 반영한 듯한 느낌입니다.

배럴 디자인은 1세대를 따왔고, 광학 구조는 2세대를 모방했다고 하네요.

그리고 동시에 최소초점거리를 70cm 를 확보해서 필요한 개선은 충분히 해낸것 같습니다.

대략 600만원에 달하는 가격으로 출시될 것 같네요.

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