Leica's portrait prime — the Summarit-M 90mm f/2.5, a more affordable M-mount telephoto.
The Leica Summarit-M 90mm f/2.5 is part of the Summarit range — Leica's more accessible line offering genuine Leica quality below the Summicron and APO-Summicron price tiers. At 90mm f/2.5, it provides the classic M-mount portrait focal length. The 6-bit coding provides digital M body compatibility. A practical entry to Leica 90mm photography.
Optical performance is very good — genuine Leica quality at the Summarit tier. Sharpness is excellent by f/4 and very good from f/2.5. The 90mm provides classic portrait compression. Colour rendition has the Leica signature. The f/2.5 provides useful but not extreme DOF separation. The Summarit sits between the Elmar and Summicron in the Leica hierarchy.
Leica M mount with 6-bit coding. Filter thread 39mm (E39). Weight approximately 300 grams — compact. Build quality excellent Leica engineering. The Summarit-M 90mm is the most affordable current-generation Leica 90mm option. Smooth rangefinder coupling. 6-bit coding enables automatic lens identification on digital M bodies.
Available at moderate Leica prices — the Summarit is the most affordable Leica 90mm. Check rangefinder coupling and 6-bit coding. A genuine Leica 90mm at the most accessible price point. The APO-Summicron 90mm is dramatically better but costs much more. An excellent entry to Leica portrait telephoto photography.