It’s difficult to improve upon a classic, but Leica has done it with the latest Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens. This updated version of the fast wide-angle prime sees the lens move into a more contemporary field in which Leica acknowledges how its lenses are being used in the digital era and opens up the M lens evolution for more versatility.
The key upgrades for this latest version of the Summilux 35mm f/1.4 include:
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a closer minimum focusing distance of 40cm (1.3'), compared to the conventional minimum focusing distance of 70cm (2.3') of most M-mount lenses;
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improved bokeh, thanks to a new 11-blade diaphragm; this is up from the usual 9 blades in M lenses and should result in more rounded out-of-focus highlights;
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the lens now has an integrated pull-out hood, compared to a removable one that adds bulk in the camera bag and can potentially be lost.
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