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Masterpiece 35mm F1.7 APO.
Built for 60MP.

APO M 35mm 1:1.7 ASPH. — native Leica M-mount lens

F1.7 low-light power, 0.3m close focus, and a 307° precision focus throw — in a lightweight 266g everyday lens.

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F1.7 Bright Aperture 0.3m Minimum Focus 11-Blade Aperture APO Chromatic Aberration Correction ASPH Aspherical Optics Sharp Wide Open 35mm Focal Length 266g Lightweight Body

Native M-Mount

Made for Leica M-Mount. Ready for More.

Fits Leica M-series and other M-mount cameras directly, and adapts to Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X/GFX, L-Mount, and more.

Leica M · Native Sony E Nikon Z Canon RF Fujifilm X / GFX L-Mount

Adapters sold separately.

Photographer holding an M-mount rangefinder camera with the APO M 35mm lens attached Top view of the APO M 35mm lens mounted on a rangefinder camera
Portrait of a woman standing beside a horse in a summer field, shot at 35mm

One Lens, Every Day

One 35mm for Everyday Stories.

A natural 35mm perspective captures both subject and surroundings — ideal for street, portraits, travel, landscapes, and daily stories, from daylight walks to late-night scenes.

StreetPortraitTravelLandscapeDaily

APO + ASPH Optics

Cleaner Color. Higher Resolution.

APO correction helps reduce color fringing, while six aspherical surfaces control distortion and edge softness — preserving fine detail on 60MP full-frame sensors.

11 / 7Elements / Groups
6Aspherical Surfaces
2Floating Groups (DFS)
60MPFull-Frame Ready
Close-up of an antique incense burner on brown cloth, shallow depth of field Warm still life of stacked books, lamps, and a calligraphy sign on a wooden desk

Close Focus

0.3m

Minimum focus distance

Get Closer, Keep It Sharp.

0.3m close focus brings textures, food, and still life closer, while the dual floating focus groups help maintain sharpness at close range.

In Hand

Light to Carry. Precise to Control.

Lighter than many high-performance 35mm APO lenses, the 266g body is easier to carry all day. Compared with typical F2 designs, F1.7 brings in more light and softer depth, while the 307° focus throw gives finer manual control.

Side profile of the APO M 35mm lens showing its engraved focus and aperture scales
0° Focus ring throw — cinema-level precision
266gWeight
⌀53mmDiameter
43mmHeight
F1.7Max Aperture

In Use

Where It Shines.

Red neon light installation glowing against the night sky Yellow wildflowers in soft focus, shot up close Historic windmill under a moody overcast sky
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Night & Low-Light

Capture the mood of the night with cleaner, softer light.

Details

More Details, Smoother Shooting.

11-Blade Aperture

Creates smoother, more rounded bokeh for portraits and night lights.

Front view of the lens showing the 39mm filter thread around the front element

39mm Filter Thread

A compact, classic filter size shared with many M-mount lenses — light to pack, easy to find.

Side view of the lens highlighting the tiger-claw focusing tab

Tiger-Claw Focusing Tab

A classic tab shape your finger finds without looking — smooth, precise focus by feel.

APO M 35mm lens with its square metal hood attached, resting on a stone windowsill

Compact Metal Hood

A slim square metal hood with built-in anti-reflection treatment, matched to the classic design.

Specifications

APO M 35mm 1:1.7 ASPH.

Focal Length
35mm
Max. Aperture
F1.7
Min. Aperture
F16
Format
Full frame
Optical Design
11 elements in 7 groups
Angle of View
63.8°
Minimum Focus Distance
0.3m
Aperture Blades
11
Focus Type
Manual focus
Mount
Leica M
Diameter × Height
Approx. ⌀53 × 43mm
Weight
Approx. 266g

What’s in the box

LensFront lens capRear lens capMetal hoodManualWarranty card

Specifications describe a development prototype; final production values may vary slightly. Weight and dimensions are approximate.

Front three-quarter view of the APO M 35mm lens

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