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Silver metal manual focus lens with black focus ring and Leica M mount

TTARtisan

TTARtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH camera lens for Leica M

SKU CH-MFDX-7DAYY

Manual-focus 50 mm f/1.4 lens for Leica M mount, 10 elements in 8 groups, 0.7 m minimum focus

  • Wide f/1.4 aperture excels in low light and creates shallow depth of field
  • 50 mm focal length suits portraits, landscapes and everyday shooting
  • Manual focus with 0.7 m minimum distance gives precise close-up control
  • 10 elements in 8 groups reduce aberrations for sharp, accurate colour
  • Compact design built for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras

TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH for Leica M

This lens mounts directly on Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras. It suits photographers who want a fast normal prime for portraits, street scenes and everyday work. The wide f/1.4 aperture enables shallow depth of field and low-light shooting without flash. It is not for users who need autofocus or electronic aperture control.

Sustained optical performance

The 10-element, 8-group optical formula includes aspherical elements that suppress aberrations across the frame during extended sessions. Sharpness and colour rendering remain consistent when the lens is stopped down or shot wide open. Manual focus throws are smooth, allowing repeatable precision from the 0.7 m minimum focus distance out to infinity.

f/1.4 maximum aperture

The f/1.4 aperture is the single specification that determines whether this lens fits a buyer's creative needs. It governs low-light capability, background separation and the character of out-of-focus areas. Buyers who require a slower, smaller or autofocus normal prime should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Wide f/1.4 aperture excels in low light and creates shallow depth of field
  • 50 mm focal length suits portraits, landscapes and everyday shooting
  • Manual focus with 0.7 m minimum distance gives precise close-up control
  • 10 elements in 8 groups reduce aberrations for sharp, accurate colour
  • Compact design built for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the TTArtisan 50mm f/1.4 ASPH produce during all-day shooting?

This is a fully manual, passive lens with no motor or electronics, so it generates no heat and makes no sound during extended use.

What must I already own for this Leica M-mount lens to work?

You need a camera body with a Leica M bayonet mount; the lens has no autofocus contacts or electronic coupling of its own.

Will the 0.7 m minimum focus and 10-element optical formula behave well on my older Leica M film body?

Yes, the mechanical rangefinder coupling and 27.56 in close-focus distance function identically on classic M film cameras as on digital M bodies.

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