Used Leica SUMMARIT-S 35mm F/2.5 ASPH Lens

R50,495.00

Condition: 7/10 = Shows moderate wear or finish marks
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Description

Used Leica SUMMARIT-S 35mm F/2.5 ASPH Lens

Unlock exceptional image quality and versatility with the Used Leica SUMMARIT-S 35mm F/2.5 ASPH Lens. Designed for the Leica S-System, this lens offers a moderate wide-angle perspective, making it a fantastic choice for a variety of photographic applications.

Key Features:

  • High Image Quality: The Leica Summarit-S 35mm f/2.5 ASPH is known for its outstanding sharpness, high contrast, and accurate color rendition. It delivers images with exceptional detail and clarity.
  • Moderate Wide-Angle Perspective: The 35mm focal length provides a versatile field of view, suitable for landscapes, street photography, environmental portraits, and more. It offers a natural perspective that’s not too wide or too narrow.
  • Fast f/2.5 Aperture: The relatively fast maximum aperture of f/2.5 allows for shooting in less-than-ideal lighting conditions and provides some control over depth of field, allowing for subject isolation.
  • Aspherical Lens Elements: The use of aspherical lens elements minimizes spherical aberrations and distortion, resulting in superior image quality across the entire frame, even at wider apertures.
  • Robust Construction: Built to Leica’s renowned standards, this lens features a durable metal construction designed to withstand the demands of professional use.
  • Compact and Relatively Lightweight: Compared to some other S-System lenses, the Summarit-S 35mm is relatively compact and lightweight, making it more portable and easier to handle.

Key Benefits:

  • Capture Stunning Images: Produce images with exceptional sharpness, detail, and vibrant colors, thanks to Leica’s renowned optical design.
  • Versatile Focal Length: The 35mm focal length is highly versatile, making it suitable for a wide range of photographic subjects and situations.
  • Shoot in Various Lighting Conditions: The f/2.5 aperture provides flexibility in different lighting scenarios.
  • Minimize Distortion and Aberrations: Aspherical elements ensure superior image quality and minimize optical imperfections.
  • Reliable Performance: The robust construction ensures long-lasting performance and reliability in demanding shooting conditions.
  • Enhanced Portability: The relatively compact and lightweight design makes it easier to carry and use for extended periods.

Key Applications:

  • Landscape Photography: Capture expansive landscapes with excellent detail and clarity.
  • Street Photography: The moderate wide-angle view is ideal for capturing street scenes and candid moments.
  • Environmental Portraits: Capture portraits that include the subject’s surroundings, telling a more complete story.
  • Travel Photography: A versatile lens that’s well-suited for capturing the diverse scenes encountered during travel.
  • General Photography: A great all-around lens for various photographic needs.

Note: This is a used lens, and its condition may vary. Please refer to the seller’s description for specific details regarding the lens’s cosmetic and functional condition.

Disclaimer: This description is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee of any specific used lens’s condition or warranty.

Wide-angle versatility: With a 35mm focal length (equivalent to 28mm on full-frame), it offers a wide field of view, making it ideal for capturing landscapes, architecture, and even street photography.

Excellent low-light performance: The fast f/2.5 maximum aperture allows you to shoot in low-light conditions without compromising on image sharpness or needing a flash. It also provides more control over depth of field for creative focusing.

Superb image quality: Two aspherical elements and special high-refractive glass construction minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations, ensuring exceptional sharpness and contrast throughout the image, even at wider apertures.

Close focusing capability: The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 55cm (1.8ft), allowing you to get close to your subjects for impactful close-up shots.

Built-in central shutter (CS version): This unique feature provides more creative freedom when using additional lighting sources in studio or architectural photography.

Durable and weather-sealed: The lens is built to withstand harsh outdoor conditions with dust and moisture protection.

Autofocus with manual override: The lens features a silent autofocus system for quick and precise focusing, while also allowing you to switch to manual focus for fine-tuned control.

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Specifications

Optical design
Number of lenses / groups 12 / 9
Position of entrance pupil at infinity: 83.95 mm (in light impingement direction in front of the bayonet flange)
at closest focusing distance: 83.95 mm (in light impingement direction in front of the bayonet flange)
Focusing range 0.6 m to ∞
Distance settings
Scale Combined metre/feet graduation
Smallest object field 456 mm × 304 mm
Largest reproduction ratio 1 : 10.1
Aperture
Setting / function Electronically controlled iris, setting with the camera clickwheel control, half-stop settings possible
Smallest aperture 22
Bayonet Leica S quick-change bayonet with contact strip for Leica S-Models
Filter mount / lens hood Outer bayonet mount for lens hood (included), inner threaded mount for E82 filters, non-rotating filter mount
Dimensions and weight
Length to bayonet flange approx. 136/163 mm (with/without lens hood)
Largest diameter approx. 88/132 mm (with/without lens hood)
Weight approx. 1030/1110 g (with/ without lens hood)