{"product_id":"leica-r-summicron-r-50-2-canada-regular","title":"Leica Summicron-R 50mm, Leitz Canada","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLeica Summicron-R 50mm f\/2 Leitz Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic standard prime for the Leica R system, combining a natural 50mm perspective with a bright f\/2 aperture and precise manual focus.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a versatile focal length that works particularly well for \u003cstrong\u003eeveryday photography, street, portraits, documentary and travel\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 50mm field of view keeps things natural and familiar, while f\/2 gives you useful flexibility when the light drops and more control over depth of field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis later Canadian Summicron-R uses a \u003cstrong\u003e6-element, 4-group optical design\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the earlier 6-element, 5-group version. It also focuses down to 0.5m and has a compact built-in telescopic hood. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis particular lens is marked \u003cstrong\u003eLEITZ CANADA\u003c\/strong\u003e and carries serial number \u003cstrong\u003e2956703\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eEveryday film photography, street photography, portraits, documentary work, travel and Leica R photographers wanting a compact standard prime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e50mm focal length\u003c\/strong\u003e gives a natural perspective that sits comfortably between wide-angle and telephoto, making it one of the easiest focal lengths to use as an everyday lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ef\/2 maximum aperture\u003c\/strong\u003e provides good flexibility in lower light and lets you isolate subjects when needed. The lens focuses manually down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e0.5m\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the aperture runs from f\/2 to f\/16. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis Canadian second-generation design is also considerably more compact than the earlier Summicron-R construction, weighing around \u003cstrong\u003e300g\u003c\/strong\u003e and measuring approximately 41mm long. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDeveloping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003eLeica R system film lens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhen used natively on a compatible Leica R or appropriate Leicaflex film body, developing depends on the film loaded into the camera. Colour negative film commonly uses C-41 processing, while black and white and slide films require their respective processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lens can also be \u003cstrong\u003eadapted\u003c\/strong\u003e for use on some digital camera systems, but its native system and intended format are 35mm film.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701194866742,"sku":"3534814","price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/Lecia_LeitzcanadaSummicron-R-1.2-50mm-1.png?v=1790168005","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/leica-r-summicron-r-50-2-canada-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}