The Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH. lens is a highly compact and lightweight option within the SL system, perfect for versatile photography needs during everyday use and travel. Whether you're capturing photos or filming, this wide-angle lens is designed to excel. Weighing just 370 grams, it is incredibly lightweight and compact, making it ideal for on-the-go shooting. Its fast f/2 aperture allows for a shallow depth of field, enabling you to achieve stunning visuals. The lens is suitable for various applications, from landscapes and street photography to photojournalism and close-ups as close as 0.24 meters. The SL lens offers seamless autofocus, ensuring quick, smooth, and silent focusing, making it perfect for professional videography. Compared to the APO-Summicron-SL, it is nearly half the weight, providing convenience without compromising on performance. The lens construction includes 11 lenses in 9 groups, with three aspherical surfaces and three anomalous partial dispersion glass lenses. These features compensate for chromatic aberration, delivering exceptional image and video quality in a lightweight design. The new linear direct drive mechanism guarantees fast, smooth, and quiet focusing, ensuring you capture every moment effortlessly. With the Summicron-SL 35 f/2 ASPH., you'll have the perfect tool to be in the right place at the right time, ready to create stunning visuals.