Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH

Apochromatic perfection for the Leica SL system

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88/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 12
Usability 19
Brand Leica
Model 11184

Key Features

OPTICS Apochromatic design with 13 elements in 11 groups, including 5 aspherical elements
APERTURE f/2 to f/22 with 11 rounded blades for smooth bokeh
AUTOFOCUS Dual Syncro Drive stepping motor for fast, silent AF
MIN FOCUS 0.27m (10.6 inches) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 67mm front filter thread
WEATHER SEALING Full weather-sealed construction with AquaDura coating on lens elements
BUILD High-grade metal construction designed for professional SL-system use
COMPATIBILITY L-Mount alliance standard for full-frame mirrorless cameras
COATING Advanced multi-coating to minimize flare and ghosting
RESOLUTION Optimized for high-resolution sensors exceeding 60 megapixels
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera body IBIS)
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-proof construction
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic manual focus
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Integrated seal

How-to Use Leica APO-Summicron-SL 35mm f/2 ASPH

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime
Focal Length 35mm
Max Aperture f/2
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Mount L-Mount
Format Full Frame
Focusing Internal AF
Min Focus Distance 0.27m
Max Magnification 1:5
Optical Design 13 elements in 11 groups
Diaphragm Blades 11
Filter Thread 67mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 720g
Dimensions 102mm x 73mm