Leica M System

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The best lenses produce the best pictures The design and
construction of the extremely compact Leica M lenses concentrate on
a single goal : enabling the best possible quality of analog or digital
photography. Their unsurpassed performance is due to the fact that
Leica engineers devote all their efforts and innovation to finding a clear,
straight-line optical solution. This often involves just a few lens elements,
as few obstructions as possible to get in the way of the light.
This natural design, realized using top quality glass types and state-ofthe
art production techniques, creates pictures with an unmistakable
character. These pictures not only demonstrate the quality of the contrast
and resolution, they also show structure, richness of tone and
natural expression, even under difficult lighting conditions. Photographers
also appreciate a Leica lens’s zero backlash and silky smooth
focusing. This quality comes from the experience and skill of our optical
and precision mechanics experts, who manufacture each individual
lens. Unlike indus-trial, mass-produced lenses, every Leica lens meets
optimum quality standards that photographers can truly depend on.
The performance of Leica lenses is based on state of the art technologies : aspherical lenses allow an
extremely compact construction with maximum performance. So-called floating elements (movable lens
groups) ensure excellent reproduction at close range. Apochromatic correction on telephoto lenses guarantees
brilliant images with no color fringing. Sophisticated features to suppress reflections improve the contrast
and visibility of details in the shadows. The result is that the full capabilities of a Leica lens are always
available, even at maximum aperture. With Leica lenses, stopping down is only necessary to increase the
depth of field.
Craftsmanship and High Tech The outstanding quality of Leica lenses is not just the result
of state of the art technology – the craftsmanship and experience of our precision mechanics
and optical specialists is indispensable. For example, the spirals on each lens are individually
ground. This results in zero backlash and silky smooth focusing even under extreme temperature
conditions – for decades to come.