LEICA APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH

LEICA 90mm f/2 APO-SUMMICRON-M ASPH (11 884, 55mm filters, 16.7 oz./473g, about $3,700). enlarge . I got this one at Adorama . I'd also suggest getting it at Amazon , B&H or Calumet . If you can't wait for a new one, used ones are readily available for $3,500-$4,500 (see How to Win at eBay ).

Fantastic anyplace you need a medium tele lens; and don't mind the extra size (55mm filters) and weight (475g total) compared to slower 90mm lenses

Anyone demanding the smallest, lightest lens; For this, use the 90mm f/2.8 TELE-ELMARIT-M (1974-1990, 39mm filters, 225g and about $400 used) or today's newest LEICA MACRO-ELMAR-M 90mm f/4 (39mm filters, 223g and about $2,000 new)

Highest performance & still very compact

I've had the pleasure of owning and borrowing some of the greatest short teles over the years such as the Zeiss Jena Sonnar 85/2, the Contax Zeiss 85/1.4 C/Y, the various RF Nikkors (85/2, 85/1.5), the Nikkor 85/2 AI, AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF, the EF 85/1.8 & 85/1.2, the Leitz Summarex 85/1.5 and...

The best 90mm lens

The 90mm f/2 APO-Summicron-M ASPH is the finest lens you can buy at this focal length. I also own an older second-version 90mm f/2.8 Tele-Elmarit, and found myself always using the bigger, heavier lens for the sparkle and sharpness of its images, especially at f/2.

I got this lens at Ebay USA for 500 USD !!!! The bargain of my life ! Before this one, I used the M 2.8/90, which is also excellent and a little bit more lightweight. I sold this lens after aquiring the Apo 2/90. This lens is simply outstanding. Crisp, sharp, bright and not too heavy.

Mechanics; perfect optics from f/2 on

None; The lens is worth every penny (according to the official price)

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90mm f/2 ASPH

The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 90 f/2 ASPH is an ideal lens for Leica SL users who are particularly keen on portrait photography. It produces beautiful results, and is ideal for that compression that particularly suits portrait subjects.

Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH. Review

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH. ($3,995) is a short telephoto lens for Leica M rangefinder cameras. It's quite sharp wide open, and enters into incredibly sharp territory when stopped down a bit. Its design is pretty compact when you consider its aperture and focal length, and the all-metal barrel with a convenient integrated hood is just what you'd expect from a Leica lens. Saying that it's not inexpensive is putting it lightly, but in this case you get what you pay for. If you're on a budget and want a lens in this focal range, consider the Zeiss Tele-Tessar T* 4/85 ZM ($987.00 at Amazon) . But, even at its asking price, the APO-Summicron is worthy of being called our Editors' Choice. The Summicron  is finished in black anodized aluminum, measures 3.1 by 2.5 inches (HD), and weighs about 1.1 pounds. That's on the heavy side for a rangefinder lens, but positively tiny when compared with an SLR lens that delivers comparable performance, like the Zeiss Otus 1.4/85 ($4,490...

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 90mm f/2 ASPH. is a nearly flawless telephoto lens for Leica rangefinder cameras. It's sharp from edge to edge and has a wide f/2 maximum aperture.

Sharp from edge to edge; Wide aperture; No distortion; Compact; Smooth manual focus ring; Integrated lens hood

Expensive; Close focus limited to 1 meter; Lacks optical stabilization and autofocus