Overview

The Leica APO-Summicron-M 75mm f/2 ASPH is optically outstanding, delivering exceptional sharpness even wide open, minimal vignetting, and no chromatic aberrations. Its bokeh is smooth and buttery. However, some find the image too clinical or lacking character. Build quality is excellent with smooth focusing, but the lens is relatively heavy at 430g and focusing requires precision due to a short relative throw. The 75mm focal length is a niche between 50mm and 90mm, suiting photographers who need a sharp, neutral lens for detail shots or portraits, especially when paired with a 35mm.