LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4

LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4 Minimal light falloff, moderate contrast, uniform imaging performance across the entire image field, and excellent rendition of fine textures are characteristic of this extraordinary lens. Even in extremely contrasty light and at full aperture, it is insensitive to flare and reflections. Its tonal nuancing and smooth out-of-focus image quality result in beautiful portraits with transparent yet rich colors - even when there are strong light sources in the background.

It has the qualities, Leica lenses are known for: Works in low light, distinguishes light beams very preciesly (why you can use it even when the sun is behind the subject), and it has a 'fingerprint.'

It's a very tricky lens to learn to focus correctly. I often have trouble seeing if I misssed the right focus or if the shutter was so slow, the camera moved. Sometimes it's a great effect, at other times you want it to be tack sharp! The technique I use, is to trust my intuition to know if it is in focus. In any case you can't trust the center of the focusing screen (microprism); you have to use the ground focusing screen around the center microprism. And then remember; if you focus, then turn the camera, it will be out of focus again.

LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4 Technical Data

Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) 30°, 25°, 17°

Optical design Number of elements / groups: 7 / 5

Focal length: 80.3 mm

Entrance pupil: 52.6 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction)

Focusing range: 0.8 m to Infinity

Distance setting Scale: Combined meter/feet-increments

Smallest object field: 192 mm x 288 mm

Highest reproduction ratio: 1:8

Diaphragm Setting / Type: Preset diaphragm with clickstops (including half values), Fully automatic diaphragm

Smallest aperture: f/16

Bayonet LEICA R quick-change bayonet for LEICA R3 to LEICA R9 with mechanical, and, for LEICA R8/R9, additional electronic exposure control

Filter (type) Internal thread for screw-in type filters E 67

Lens hood Built-in, telescopic

Dimensions and weight
Length: 69 mm
Largest diameter: 75 mm
Weight: approx. 700 g

LEICA SUMMILUX-R 80 mm f/1.4 user reviews