Leica revives a classic with an updated Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 lens

Leica has announced an updated version of one of its iconic lenses, expanding the Leica Classic Line in the process. The Summilux-M 50mm F1.4 (I) was launched in 1959 as the first offering under the Summilux umbrella. Thus, the lens has 65 years of history under its belt. This marks the fifth lens in the Leica Classic Line, joining the ranks of the Summaron-M 28mm F5.6, Thambar-M 90mm F2.2, Noctilux-M 50mm F1.2 ASPH and the Summilux-M 35mm F1.4.