Eureka Series
The Eureka 50mm f/2 blends vintage aesthetics with modern optics, paying homage to 1950s collapsible lenses. A compact, portable companion for creative explorers, it blends classic optical formulas with modern coatings for exceptional sharpness and vibrant, saturated colors.
With an impressive 3D pop and a subtly swirling bokeh, the lens offers great flare resistance and sharp performance throughout its aperture range. Its smooth, well-crafted feel makes it an ideal match for Leica cameras, offering a retro look with contemporary reliability, perfect for artists seeking a balance of style and performance.
Back to the
Original Aspiration
of the Full-frame
The liberation of photography began with an inspiration to fit a camera loaded with 35mm film into one's pocket.
In 1925, the first commercial 35mm camera was introduced, paired with the first collapsible 50mm lens, instantly ending the century-long burden of cumbersome plate cameras. Countless individuals pocketed this exquisitely compact combination and took it into the streets, warzones, and corners of the world to capture unique impressions of their epoch.
Honoring the spirit of 35mm photography, the Eureka 50mm draws inspiration from the iconic collapsible design of 1950s vintage lenses, seamlessly blending classical elegance with the resurgence of vintage aesthetics while fitting easily into a pocket alongside compact cameras.
Modern Vision with Cinematic Nostalgia
Eureka 50mm blends contemporary coating technologies with the allure of retro optical structures, creating a harmonious symphony of vintage charm and remarkable precision.
Delicately emulating the enchanting flares of vintage lenses, it reproduces the organic look through meticulous adjustments of multiple layers of coatings with varying reflectivity. It has perfectly balanced micro-contrasts and exceptionally high resolution from center to edge, offering vivid color reproduction and nuanced tonal gradations.
© Henri Cartier Bresson
Luminous Reverie
Dreamlike Immersion
Fearlessly embrace low-light environments with the maximum f/2 aperture of the Eureka 50mm lens. Its shallow depth of field paints delicate and soft bokeh, seamlessly transitioning between in-focus and out-of-focus areas.
With a 12-blade aperture diaphragm, the lens guarantees circular and aesthetically pleasing bokeh, creating a dreamy and poetic atmosphere.
Leica & Eureka 50mm f/2
Optical Precision
in Every Detail
This ensures exceptional optical performance, providing clarity from center to edge and pure details for analog or digital photography with stable shutter speeds.
44 x 33mm Format
EUREKA Parameter
Color
Silver
Focal length
50 mm
Checkpoint
M
Aperture
f/2 - f/16
Close Focus (from sensor plane)
0.9m
Construction of Optics
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Front Dia.
∮35.9mm / 1.4"
Filter size
A36
46° / 39° / 27°
Lens Hood
Eureka Hood
Image Circle
43.2 mm (FF)
Flange Distance
27.8 mm
Type of focusing
Manual focus
Iris Blade
12
Length
Weight (Product)
≈120g (Lite)
≈218g (Classic)
Accessories