Leica Summilux-M 90mm
Its f/1.5 maximum aperture and 8-element, 2-aspherical optical design yield sharp images with extremely shallow depth of field for subject isolation. The robust all-metal build and precise manual focus mechanism offer tactile creative control, and the 11-blade diaphragm renders smooth, circular bokeh. Best for portrait specialists using Leica M cameras who prioritize optical character and bokeh quality over autofocus convenience.
Focal length 90mm
Aperture f/1.5
Mount Leica M
stabilization Yes
Weight 1010 g
af type manual focus only
lens type telephoto
48 Overall Score
Price $14,369
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 90 |
| Focal Length Max | 90 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.5 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 1.0 kg / 2.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 1000 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Summilux-M 90mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1010 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 107 | 298 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Dual phase linear motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Summilux-M 90mm | 13.3 | 97.4 | 17.8 | 45.2 | 49.2 | 94.7 | 33.6 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78.2 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.3 | 97.7 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 82.1 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.2 | 78.6 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.3 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.2 | 68 | 36.8 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.9 | 75.7 | 98.5 | 43.9 | 68.3 | 77.6 | 83.3 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 Compare | 98 | 87.3 | 85.8 | 82 | 83.4 | 84.2 | 33.6 | 36.8 |
Price
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