Bokeh1 Posted February 16, 2023 Share #1 Â Posted February 16, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, and apologies if this has already been discussed, but has Leica commented on whether we can expect the 50mm lenses to also be modified to allow close focusing like their newer 35mm Summicron and Summilux cousins, i.e. beyond the current 70cm limit? Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evikne Posted February 16, 2023 Share #2  Posted February 16, 2023 A new 50mm APO Summilux-M with close-focus capability has been rumored for several years. My guess is we will see it later this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted February 16, 2023 Share #3 Â Posted February 16, 2023 I sincerely hope they will at least keep the option to buy the cheaper 'normal' versions, for those with film or non-live view bodies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted February 17, 2023 Share #4 Â Posted February 17, 2023 IMHO close focus is much better suited for SLR/DSLR/mirrorless bodies (speaking with my M film body hat on). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted February 17, 2023 Share #5  Posted February 17, 2023 Question is not if but when. Mirrorless users can yet use their M lenses at 30 to 50cm MFD with close focus adapters. Even closer with some lenses like S-A 21/3.4. At about 20cm here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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