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
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Sony G SELP28135G.SYX | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 90mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 28-135mm | 20-60mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1010 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 420 | 350 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | SSM | stepping motor |
| Lens Type | telephoto | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Summilux-M 90mm | 13.9 | 97.5 | 17.8 | 42.4 | 44.6 | 95.7 | 33.6 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.3 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.4 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 38 |
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX Compare | 94.2 | 80.2 | 75.5 | 31.2 | 87 | 70 | 92.4 | 92.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.9 | 81.5 | 38 |
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