Leitz Wetzlar Elmar 50mm F/3.5

Specifications01

MountLEICA M

Focal length50mm

Max aperturef/3.5

TypePrime

Release year1954

Filter size39 mm

Min focus distance1 m

Aperture blades10

Optical elements4

Groups3

AutofocusNo

StabilizationNo

Lens hoodITOOY / 12580 IROOA / 12571 12585

EraFilm era

Production statusDiscontinued

Additional Info02

Lens TypeStandard prime lens

Summary02

Leica M rangefinder prime lens with a 50mm focal length and maximum aperture f/3.5. Designed for general-purpose use on Leica M cameras, including low-to-moderate light conditions.

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Where can this lens be adapted?

The Leica M mount has a flange distance of 27.8 mm. A plain adapter fits a camera whose flange distance is at least 1.46 mm shorter. How lens adapters work

Some wide-angle M lenses show colour shifts or soft corners on digital sensors.

Sony EAdapter · 9.8 mm
Canon RFAdapter · 7.8 mm
Nikon ZAdapter · 11.8 mm
Fujifilm XAdapter · 10.1 mm
L-MountAdapter · 7.8 mm
Micro Four ThirdsAdapter · 8.55 mm
Canon EF-MAdapter · 9.8 mm

No plain adapter reaches infinity focus on: Fujifilm G (GFX), Canon EF, Nikon F.

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