Leica Bundle APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. 75mm
Überblick
The 30-Second Version
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH delivers stunning bokeh and a top-tier aperture for portraits, but it's a one-trick pony with a brutal price tag. Optical quality and versatility scores are shockingly low for a Leica. Only buy this if you shoot portraits exclusively and money is no object.
Pros & Cons
Vorteile
- Bokeh is absolutely gorgeous, some of the best we've seen. 89th
- That f/2 aperture is a top-tier performer for low light and subject isolation. 88th
- Portrait performance is a standout, scoring well above average.
- The bundle includes a sling backpack and memory card, which is a nice touch.
Nachteile
- Optical quality overall is disappointing, falling way behind the competition.
- Landscape and macro performance are among the worst in our database.
- Build quality feels underwhelming for a lens at this price point.
- No image stabilization, which hurts handheld video and low-light shooting.
Die Fakten
Performance
This lens is a portrait monster. The bokeh is creamy and ranks near the top of our database, and the wide f/2 aperture gives you that dreamy subject separation. But the optical score overall is a letdown, landing in the bottom quarter of all lenses we've tested. Autofocus is just average, and there's no stabilization, so you'll want a steady hand or a tripod for video. The build quality score is also surprisingly mediocre for a Leica, which feels off-brand for a company known for its tank-like construction.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
vs Competition
Stacked against the competition, the Leica's narrow focus becomes obvious. The Canon L EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM gives you a wider aperture and image stabilization for less money. The Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN is a zoom that's far more versatile and costs a fraction of the price. Even the Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 offers stabilization and a useful zoom range. The Leica wins on pure bokeh and aperture bragging rights, but it loses on practically every other front, especially versatility and value.
| Spec | Leica Bundle APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. 75mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 290 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 107 |
| AF Type | - | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produkt | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Nutzerresonanz | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Bundle APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. 75mm | 53.7 | 87.6 | 33.6 | 13.9 | 21.2 | 89.4 | 33.6 | 2.9 | 36.7 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.6 | 80.4 | 86.5 | 90.8 | 82.5 | 82.8 | 78.5 | 90.1 | 36.7 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 85.7 | 69.8 | 84.9 | 91 | 82.8 | 89.4 | 86 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.6 | 85.7 | 76 | 84.9 | 88.4 | 82.8 | 68 | 71.3 | 36.7 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.7 | 80.4 | 85.8 | 50.2 | 86.7 | 82.8 | 80.4 | 86 | 96.9 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.7 | 73.7 | 98.6 | 43.2 | 69 | 75.9 | 83.1 | 82 | 93.5 |
Preis
Value & Pricing
Let's talk about the elephant in the room. This bundle runs between $5300 and $5700 depending on the vendor, with Best Buy offering the lowest price we could find. For a prime lens with no stabilization, mediocre build scores, and a very narrow use case, that's a massive ask. You're paying for the Leica name and that one killer portrait trick. If you have the budget and only shoot portraits, maybe you can justify it. For everyone else, this is a tough sell.
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Overview
Leica's APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH is a portrait lens that doesn't mess around. The sharpness and bokeh are genuinely stunning, and the f/2 aperture sits in the top tier of what we've tested. But this is a single-purpose tool, and it's priced like a used car. If you need a lens that can do landscapes or macro work, this isn't it. The scores for those categories are frankly rough.
Common Questions
Q: Is this lens good for anything besides portraits?
Honestly, not really. Our tests show it struggles hard with landscapes and macro work, and even street photography is just mediocre. It's a specialist, not a generalist.
Q: Does the lack of stabilization matter?
It depends on your shooting style. If you're on a tripod or shooting at fast shutter speeds in good light, you'll be fine. But for handheld video or low-light work, you'll miss having stabilization, especially at this price.
Q: Why is this lens so expensive?
You're paying for the Leica brand, the APO optics, and that exceptional f/2 bokeh. But our data shows the overall optical and build quality don't match the price tag, so a lot of what you're buying is the red dot.
Who Should Skip This
Skip this if you need any kind of versatility. Landscape and macro shooters will be deeply disappointed, and videographers will hate the lack of stabilization. If you're spending over five grand, you should get a lens that can do more than one thing well. Look at the Canon 85mm f/1.4L IS or a high-end zoom instead.
Verdict
This lens is for the Leica purist who lives and breathes portrait photography and has the cash to burn. It does one thing exceptionally well, but it's a one-trick pony. If you need a lens that can handle more than just posed shots of people, you'll be frustrated fast. The bundle sweetens the deal slightly, but not enough to change the core math.
