![]() When you hear the name “Summicron”, you immediately know that you’ll be dealing with the don of the 50mm family.īut as with all things Leica-related, it’s not that simple. With the Summicron, Leica set the standard for how a 50mm lens should look and behave, a standard that holds to this day. ![]() Forget the speedy and expensive Summilux and Noctilux the Summicron is the lens that earned Leica glass its place at the very top. The Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 is Leica’s most famous lens. In any case, I’ve been suckered into the risky business of writing about a Leica product once again, so let’s get on with it. Either the universe has a wonderful sense of irony, or James has a cruel sense of humor. Considering my aversion to Leica, it’s only fitting that James would ask me to talk about that company’s most storied lens, the Summicron 50mm f/2. I generally prefer Japanese manufacturers and often champion their products’ value over their pricier, hyper-mythologized German counterparts. Longtime readers of the site will know that I’m far from a Leica fanboy.
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