The true king of bokeh
The Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4, once the world’s fastest wide-angle lens, set the standard in 1961 and continues to captivate with its stunning images today. Shots taken at wide open aperture have a unique, almost magical quality that’s hard to replicate digitally.
With its distinctive bokeh and noticeable vignetting at maximum aperture, the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 has earned the title of “true king of bokeh.” Shooting in backlit conditions at wide open aperture creates intentional lens flares, allowing for creative effects. At smaller apertures, it produces sharp, nearly distortion-free images that meet modern standards of image quality.
Elegance in a compact form
Anyone using the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 for the first time will quickly understand why so many renowned photographers swore by it. Leica has revived this classic with a design that closely mirrors the original 1961 model, maintaining its iconic optical performance.
The lens features the same stainless-steel front ring, lockable focus ring, and black clip-on lens hood as the original. The new addition is a second round lens hood with an E46 thread for filters. Its compact size, lightweight (200g), and precise controls make the Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 a versatile and essential prime lens for any M camera.
