| Angle of view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) | 
| for 35 mm (24 x 36 mm) | 47°, 40°, 27° | 
| for M8 digital (18 x 27 mm) | 36°, 30°, 20° corresponds to a focal length of approx. 67 mm with 35 mm-format | 
| Optical design |  | 
| Number of lenses/groups | 8 / 5 | 
| Focal length | 51.6 mm | 
| Position of entrance pupil | 25.7 mm (related to the first lens surface in light direction) | 
| Focusing range | 0.7 m to infinity | 
| Distance setting |  | 
| Scales | Combined meter/feet graduation | 
| Smallest object field | 271 x 407 mm | 
| Largest reproduction ratio | 1:11.3 | 
| Aperture |  | 
| Setting/Function | With click-stops, half values available, manual diaphragm | 
| Lowest value | 16 | 
| Bayonet | Leica M quick-change bayonet with 6 bit lens identification bar code for digital M models | 
| Filter mount | Non-rotating, internal thread for screw-on filters size E 46 | 
| Lens hood | Built-in, telescopic, lockable | 
| Dimension and weight: |  | 
| Length | 52.5 mm | 
| Largest diameter | approx. 53.5 mm | 
| Weight | approx. 335 g 
 
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