Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH (11675)

The Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux-M ASPH (11663) is a silver, manual-focus prime lens for the Leica M mount, built around a 9-element / 5-group optical formula with an 11-blade aperture, a minimum focus distance of 0.4 m, and a 46 mm filter thread — weighing just 338 g.

Key Specifications

• Focal length: 35 mm (prime)
• Maximum aperture: f/1.4 — minimum f/16
• Lens construction: 9 elements in 5 groups
• Aperture blades: 11 (for rounded, cinematic bokeh)
• Minimum focus distance: 0.4 m
• Filter thread: 46 mm
• Mount: Leica M — full-frame coverage
• Weight / diameter: 338 g / 58 mm — lens hood included

Who is the Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH for?

This lens is designed for photographers who shoot with mirrorless rangefinder bodies and want a single versatile focal length that covers everything from tight street corners to open landscapes at dusk. At 35 mm on a full-frame sensor you get a field of view close to the human eye that makes shooting feel intuitive — which is exactly why street and travel photographers favour this focal length. The f/1.4 maximum aperture means you can keep shooting long after the light disappears, making it ideal for astro work and nighttime city scenes. Portrait shooters appreciate the 0.4 m minimum focus distance, which lets you get close enough for an environmental portrait without switching lenses. The 11-blade aperture produces smooth, rounded out-of-focus areas that give the image a distinctly three-dimensional, cinematic quality. The manual-focus-only design suits anyone who already works with Leica M cameras and appreciates deliberate, unhurried shooting. At 338 g with the lens hood included, it is light enough for all-day travel without sacrificing build quality.

Buying a used Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH (11663)

Picking up the Leica 11663 second-hand is one of the smartest ways to get into the Summilux-M family. Every pre-owned copy on Camera-tweedehands.nl is individually photographed and professionally inspected, and each one comes with a minimum 12 months warranty — so you get the same peace of mind as buying new. The close-focus capability down to 0.4 m is a practical advantage over earlier non-FLE variants. For M-mount shooters who do not require autofocus, this lens remains one of the most complete 35 mm primes available in the used market.