Leica APO-Summicron-SL 11637 75mm
Apochromatic correction and a floating element deliver outstanding clarity and contrast from its 0.7m close focus to infinity, with virtually zero distortion. Its compact 431g build, integrated lens hood, and f/2.0 aperture produce natural, three-dimensional portraits with beautiful subject isolation. This lens is best for portrait photographers using the Leica M system who demand precise manual focus and true-to-life rendering.
Focal length 75mm
Aperture f/22
Mount L-Mount
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 430 g
af type Dual Syncro Drive Precision Autofocus
lens type prime
43 Overall Score
Price $4,939
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 75 |
| Focal Length Max | 75 |
| Elements | 11 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Layer and AquaDura Coatings |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 |
| Constant | Yes |
Build
| Mount | L-Mount |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Dual Syncro Drive Precision Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.04513889 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica APO-Summicron-SL 11637 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 | Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 75mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 16-50mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/22 |
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 430 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 107 | 495 |
| AF Type | Dual Syncro Drive Precision Autofocus | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica APO-Summicron-SL 11637 75mm | 53.6 | 13.3 | 77.4 | 28.7 | 65.1 | 20.5 | 98.1 | 33.6 | 43.8 | 37.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 81.3 | 86.6 | 90.9 | 82.5 | 83.5 | 80.4 | 78.5 | 89.5 | 37.1 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.6 | 86.6 | 69.8 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.5 | 63.3 | 89.5 | 84.9 | 82.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 86.6 | 76.1 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.5 | 90.8 | 68 | 68.7 | 37.1 |
| Sony E PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 53.6 | 74.7 | 98.6 | 43.7 | 69.2 | 76.8 | 63.3 | 83.2 | 80.3 | 93.6 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87.7 | 23.3 | 72.9 | 79.2 | 86.8 | 20.5 | 98.1 | 77.4 | 89.5 | 98.6 |
Price
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