With its versatile focal length, the Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. is suitable for any setting. Its extremely compact and lightweight design is especially useful for travel and day-to-day photography and videography. Weighing in at 370 grams, nearly half the weight of the high-performance APO-Summicron-SL lenses, shooting videos and photos is effortless, whilst still retaining the unmistakable "Summicron" look.
50mm fixed focal length
Travel, event, portrait
Only 370 grams
Lightweight and compact
Ideal for video
Quick, smooth and especially quiet focusing
Aperture f/2
Fast, shallow depth of field
The compact multi-talent
The Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. allows you to easily adapt to your shooting environment without having to change the lens. The standard fixed focal length is perfect for capturing still and moving image shots in all types of situations, from travel photography to event and portrait photography. The seamless autofocus of the SL-Lens ensures quick, quiet and smooth focusing, also making this SL-Lens ideal for demanding videography with a soft bokeh.
The Construction In Detail
The Summicron-SL 50 f/2 ASPH. comprises of 9 lenses in 8 groups. Three lenses contain aspherical surfaces, while others are made of glass with anomalous partial dispersion. Their special optical properties compensate for chromatic aberration and ensure the best image and video quality in a compact and lightweight design. The linear direct drive ensures fast, smooth and particularly quiet focusing.
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