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Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 (Steel Rim)

A faithful re-issue of the 1960s 'Steel Rim' Summilux 35, prized for its soft, glowing wide-open rendering. 200g, 1m close focus; a character lens for M bodies rather than a sharpness champion.

Starting from
£3800 new
Average price across retailers: ~£3800
Available at 3 retailers
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Clifton Cameras
Clifton Cameras
£3800
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£3800
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Core
Released
2022
Focal Length
35mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Compatible Mount
Leica M-mount
Filter Size
46mm
Dimensions
66.5mm diameter × 26mm length
Weight
200g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled)
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
10
Magnification
0.038x
Min. Focus Distance
1m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.4
Street
7.5
Travel
5.5
Wedding & Events
3.1
Filmmaking
4.2
Documentary
3.0
Landscape
5.3
Casual
3.6
Food
3.9
Architecture
4.9
Astrophotography
6.7
Underwater
3.5
✅ Great For
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Street 7.5 Strong on portability, focal length and maximum aperture.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🎥
Documentary 3.0 Held back by video handling and autofocus. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Wedding & Events 3.1 Held back by autofocus and optical stabilisation. Scored down: manual focus only.
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Underwater 3.5 Held back by focal length and autofocus.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 (Steel Rim)