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Leica M10-R
Leica 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH

Leica 50/2 APO ASPH Flare (Leica M10-R, Dec 2020)

Loaner sample as of late 2020, unknown status.

Leica M10-R. No filter was used and the lens hood was fully extended.

This page takes a fresh look at the veiling flare behavior of the Leica 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH as of December 2020, on the Leica M10-R. A shaded/unshaded comparison is shown.

The 50/2 APO and its sibling (and M cameras) should be used with caution for challenging lighting situations. See also:

Veiling Flare Leica 50/0.95: Shaded and Unshaded
Veiling Flare Leica 50/1.4: Shaded and Unshaded

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Variants Unshaded,Shaded available in full article
f8 @ 1/180 sec, ISO 100; 2020-12-25 14:59:03
LEICA M10-R + Leica 50mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH + filter none
ENV: Alabama Hills, altitude 4200 ft / 1280 m, 60°F / 15°C
RAW: +40 Whites, +15 Clarity

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