Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 V5 – black – Cod. 11 826

Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 V5 Black, code 11 826, is a standard prime lens for Leica M rangefinder cameras and compatible M-mount bodies. The 50 mm focal length provides a natural perspective on full-frame format, suitable for reportage, street photography, environmental portraiture, documentary photography, travel, and everyday use. The f/2 maximum aperture offers a good balance between brightness, compactness, and depth-of-field control, while maintaining an essential and fully manual operating approach. The optical design consists of 6 elements in 4 groups, with a 47° diagonal angle of view on 24 × 36 mm format, a minimum aperture of f/16, and a 10-blade diaphragm. Focusing is manual and rangefinder-coupled on compatible Leica M cameras, with a minimum focusing distance of 0.70 m and a maximum reproduction ratio of 1:11.5. The V5 Black Anodized version is identified by code 11 826, uses a 6-bit coded Leica M bayonet, an E39 filter thread, and an integrated extendable lens hood. The body measures approximately 43.5 mm in length, 53 mm in diameter, and weighs about 240 g, making it compact and well balanced on both analog and digital Leica M bodies. Leica Summicron-M 50mm f/2 V5 Black is suitable for photographers looking for a manual, lightweight Leica M 50 mm lens with traditional construction, balanced optical rendering, and compatibility with the M system.