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Leica has finally released the $12,995 Summilux-M 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens

Dec 12, 2019 by John Aldred 13 Comments

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It’s been a long while since the Leica Summilux 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens was first rumoured way back in 2017. Finally, last week, things looked a little promising as a few images of the lens had been leaked. But with the serial number of the lens shown falling into 26 known lenses that had been published in the Leica Pocket Guide (1953-2018) nobody was quite sure if it was actually coming soon.

Today, though, it’s official. Leica has now announced the new Leica Summilux 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens. The fast long prime is designed primarily for shooting portraits with a very shallow depth of field. But it s not cheap, by any stretch of the imagination, coming in at a hair under $13,000.

It’s a Leica M mount lens not L Mount, so if you were hoping to be using this on your Panasonic S1, S1R, S1H or Sigma fp, then you’re out of luck. But at almost 13 grand, if you’re shooting one of those cameras, then it probably wasn’t high up on your shopping list anyway, even if it had been L mount.

Focal Length 90mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.5
Minimum Aperturef/16
Lens MountLeica M
Format CompatibilityFull-Frame
Angle of View23°
Maximum Magnification1:8.8
Minimum Focus Distance1 metre
Optical Design8 Elements in 6 Groups
Diaphragm Blades11
Focus TypeManual Focus
Image StabilizationNo
Filter Size67mm
Dimensions (ø x L)74 x 91mm (without lens hood)
Weight1,010 g

Included with the lens are a metal lens cap, a clip-on lens cap, a rear lens cap and a soft leather lens case. Two of the elements are aspherical and made of “specialised glass types” – beyond which Leica hasn’t said anything, really. They do say that it offers “a new level of sharpness” and that this is the first Summilux lens with a 90mm focal length.

If you happen to have 13 grand burning a hole in your pocket, the Leica Summilux 90mm f/1.5 ASPH lens is available pre-order now for $12,995 and will start shipping soon.

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About John Aldred

John Aldred is a photographer with over 20 years of experience in the portrait and commercial worlds. He is based in Scotland and has been an early adopter - and occasional beta tester - of almost every digital imaging technology in that time. As well as his creative visual work, John uses 3D printing, electronics and programming to create his own photography and filmmaking tools and consults for a number of brands across the industry.

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