The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. ($4,750) is another winning optic from the legendary German camera maker. It's a short telephoto lens, ideal for portraiture, but with pretty decent close focus, a wide aperture, and an all-weather build. It's priced in line with the company's other products, which is to say higher than many other options, but backs it up with superb image quality and earns Editors' Choice marks. A Small Wonder The APO-Summicron-SL 75mm is relatively compact at 4.0 by 3.9 inches (HD), but rather heavy at 1.6 pounds. The glass inside certainly contributes to the weight, as does the barrel's metal construction. The front element supports 67mm threaded filters. Leica includes the expected accessories—front and rear caps, a hood, and a carrying pouch. The lens is protected from dust and splashes, and includes what Leica is calling AquaDura coating. It's the company's branding for fluorine, a material that repels grease and water. It makes cleaning the lens...
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 75mm f/2 ASPH. Is a compact prime lens with exceptional image quality, and a price tag to match.
Compact; Excellent edge-to-edge sharpness; Metal, weather-sealed build; AquaDura lens coating
Not stabilized; Modest vignette; Expensive