As one of the most compact and lightweight lenses in the SL system, the Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. is tailor-made for versatile photographic demands in everyday use and travel – whether you are photographing or filming.

Wide-angle lens

Travel, street, reportage, close distance

13.05 ounces

Lightweight and compact

Ideal for video

Quick, smooth and quiet focusing

Aperture f/2

Fast, shallow depth of field

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Effortless photographing and filming

This standard fixed focal length allows for a wide range of uses, from landscapes and street photography to photojournalism and close-range shooting up to 9.84 inches. The seamless autofocus ensures quick, quiet and smooth focusing, making this lens ideal for demanding videography with the legendary “Summicron” look. At nearly half the weight of the high-performance APO-Summicron-SL lenses, this lightweight lens is the perfect choice to capture exceptional video and image content in any situation.

Constructional Details

The Summicron SL 35 f/2 ASPH. comprises of 11 lenses in 9 groups. Three of the lenses contain aspherical surfaces and three 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 new linear direct drive ensures fast, smooth and particularly quiet focusing.