The compact high-performance telephoto lens
Since its launch, the Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH. has set new performance standards in the Leica rangefinder system. The speed of this powerful lens gives it a particularly wide range of uses from portrait to reportage photography and it counts as one of the best lenses in the M system. Used with the digital Leica M9, the application potential of this telephoto lens is enhanced even further. The focal length extension factor of the digital rangefinder camera turns the compact lens into a powerful telephoto lens with a focal length of 100 mm, making it an ideal partner of ambitious Leica M8 photographers.
The compact Leica Apo-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH. harnesses all the technical possibilities of today's high-performance optics to achieve a combination of high speed and remarkable imaging quality. It features aspherical surfaces, special glass types with partial anomalous dispersion and floating elements. It is the ideal lens on either an analog or digital Leica rangefinder camera delivering intimate views of scenes, nature, landscapes and people, irrespective of whether they are at infinity or at the close-focus range of the lens. With resolving power well above that of the best color photo films, it is also a first-rate documentary tool.
Portrait Lens Fusing Technical Clarity with Emotional Resonance
The APO-Summicron-M 75 f/2 ASPH. is a lens for photographers who read stories in faces. With respect, with precision, with feeling. The focal length establishes a natural compositional distance – while evoking a striking intimacy between photographer and subject. It unveils the subtlest structures, delicate tonal transitions and authentic character nuances with remarkable technical finesse.
The Strengths of the 75 mm M-Lens
With its medium telephoto focal length, the APO-Summicron-M 75 f/2 ASPH. is perfectly suited for expressive portraits, emotive reportage and poised stills – each framed with controlled separation. Apochromatic correction ensures impeccable color neutrality and eliminates chromatic aberrations even along harsh contrast edges and in luminous highlights. This lens creates an exceptionally smooth bokeh effect, even with a wide aperture. Ideal for separating subjects from their surroundings with sensitivity. Despite its outstanding performance, the lens retains a compact, well-balanced form. Perfectly harmonised with the Leica M-System, it’s the ideal companion for photographers who value exceptional quality while traveling light.
Design of the APO-Summicron-M 75 f/2 ASPH.
The optical design comprises seven lenses arranged in five groups. An aspherical surface combined with multiple lenses featuring anomalous partial dispersion delivers top correction performance. This minimizes color fringing and enhances image sharpness. A floating element ensures optimal correction at close range. Its close focus distance is 0.7 meters. Manual focusing operates consistently with exceptional precision around the entire rotation range. The lens housing is crafted from anodized aluminum, while the mount is made entirely from metal. For maximum stability with minimum weight.
Highlights:
- Diagonal angle of view: 32°
- Working range: 0.7 m to infinity
- Biggest scale: 1:7
- Number of lenses/groups: 7/5
- Lens hood: Pull-out and lockable
- Filter/filter thread: E49
Features:
- f/2 maximum aperture for exceptional low-light performance and subject isolation
- Aspherical lens surfaces for superior optical correction and edge-to-edge sharpness
- Special glass with anomalous partial dispersion for apochromatic color correction
- Floating element design for consistent performance across focus range
- Compact form factor optimized for M-mount rangefinder systems
- Versatile focal length ideal for portraiture, reportage, and documentary work
- Excellent performance from close focus through infinity
- Industry-leading optical performance standards in the M-system
- Compatible with both analog and digital Leica rangefinder cameras
- Made in Germany
Compatible With:
35mm Film Cameras:
Mirrorless Cameras:
Dimensions:
ø: 2.28 x L: 2.63"
Weight:
0.95 lbs
Materials:
Metal
Manufacturer SKU:
11637
In The Box:
Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH. Lens - Black
Leica Lens Cap E49
Leica Rear Lens Cap for M-Mount Lenses
Lens Hood (Built-in, telescopic, lockable)
Leather Case
Limited 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
