{"product_id":"leica-summilux-m-50mm-f14-asph-lens-safari-edition","title":"Leica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Lens Safari Edition","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eLeica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Lens Safari Edition Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Safari Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e offers the same optical performance and close-focus capability as the regular black Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH lens, but with a distinctive olive green finish that ties into Leica’s longstanding Safari theme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matt olive-green exterior of the lens barrel is perfect match for the Leica M11-P Safari, and has a silver-chrome brass focus tab and contrasting red and white scales. This provides photographers with a unique version of one of Leica’s most appreciated M lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is complemented by Safari versions of the Summilux-M 35mm f\/1.4 ASPH and the Summicron-M 28mm f\/2 ASPH, with al three matching the colour of the Leica M11-P Safari camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lens optical design features aspherical and floating elements, which render high sharpness, contrast and consistent performance even wide open at the maximum f\/1.4 aperture. A shorter close minimum focus distance enables focusing down to 45cm, which provides a different experience compared with M lenses that stop at 70cm. Focusing between 70cm down to 45cm is supported through a secondary helicoid, which delivers smoother transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50mm is an extremely popular prime lens focal width due to being so versatile and well suited to everyday photography with the ability to capture anything from portraits and street, to travel, landscapes and other everyday genres. The contact size of the lens also complements the M body as a portable and discrete option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Lens Safari Edition Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatt olive-green Safari finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentical optics to the regular Summilux-M 50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45.4 ° Diagonal angle of view\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloser working range of 0.45 m through to infinity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated lens hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of lenses\/groups: 8\/5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e59.3 mm long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE46 filter thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLeica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Lens Safari Edition in More Detail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ‘Summilux’ mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummilux lenses have been made since the late 1950s, and the word comes from the Latin words summi and lux, which mean “maximum light.” Any Leica lens with an f\/1.4 aperture is denoted as Summilux, but it carries more weight than that because Summilux lenses also feature a recognisable look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are made by hand in Germany and provide high sharpness with clean rendering, while providing gentle falloff between the subject and the background. The combination of speed and character is why many photographers choose this range today, and it is also why Leica produces so few variations on each design. The Safari Edition has an olive-green finish on the exterior, but all of the range’s characteristics on the interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the optical design affect image quality?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith identical optics, this version of the lens performs just like the standard black version. Aspherical and floating elements render good results even wide open at f\/1.4, and there is consistent sharpness across the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrast and colour rendering are also the same, and the lens renders fine details with smooth separation between the subject and background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 45cm close-focus distance useful on rangefinders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended close-focus feature provides more room to work. You still focus normally through the rangefinder to 70cm, and then a second helicoid takes over for the remaining distance down to 45cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis closer range is ideal for table-top subjects, small objects or when you want to capture close-ups, adding to the versatility of an already popular standard focal length. The range between 70 and 40 centimetres can be focused via Live View on the display screen, the Visoflex clip-on viewfinder, and even via the Leica FOTOS App.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is unique about the Safari finish on this Leica lens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeica has released Safari design variants for decades, and this version continues the matt olive-green theme. It complements the M11-P Safari body, although it also complements black or silver M cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver-chrome brass focus tab stands out against the green, and the red and white distance markings are easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the 50mm Summilux good for everyday photography?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, a 50mm lens is often the first choice for an M camera because it suits such a wide variety of subjects. It is popular for diverse genres, including \u003cem\u003eportraits\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003estreet\u003c\/em\u003e photography, \u003cem\u003etravel\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eeveryday\u003c\/em\u003e snaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact size with a fast f\/1.4 maximum aperture provides the flexibility to excel in low light as well as for experimenting with a shallow depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Summilux-M 50mm f\/1.4 ASPH Lens Safari Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover for lens hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLens back cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"comp-specs\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOffers: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        \n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eOffer Category: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eOffer Product Type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eAutofocus: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eAperture ring: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eConstant Aperture: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens CIPA Image stabilization rating: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eColour: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDiameter (mm): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLength (mm): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eWeight (g): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDistance scale: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eDoF scale: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eElements: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eEnvironmental Sealing: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFocus distance limiter: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFocal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        50 mm\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFocus method: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFilter Thread: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eFull time manual: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eGroups: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eHood supplied: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Image stabilization: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens mount: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Materials: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum focal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        50.0\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum magnification: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum aperture (number): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMaximum aperture (text): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMax Format size: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum focal length: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        50.0\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens Minimum focus distance (m): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMinimum aperture (number): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMinimum aperture (text): \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eMotor type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eNumber of diaphragm blades: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003ePower zoom: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eSpecial elements \/ coatings: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eTripod collar: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLens type: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eWide\/Tele: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eLevel: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eYear Of Release: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Holiday and Landscape: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Interior and Architecture: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Fashion and Portrait: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        Yes\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Macro and Still Life: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Astro: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For Street: \n                                \n                                    \n                                        Yes\n                                    \n                                \n                            \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"display: none;\"\u003eBest For Wildlife and Sport: \n                                \n                                    N\/A\n                                \n                            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