MS-Optics ISM 1.0/50 GA
Review of using the ISM 50mm F1.0 from MS-Optics (Miyazaki Optics) with the Leica M digita
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ISM 50mm F1.0 Photo example (using Leica M-P)
impression
I found it a little hard to avoid releasing the lens because of the severe flare at f/1.0, and when you stop down the aperture, the lens becomes useless as a large aperture lens.
Also, with a maximum aperture of f/1.0, it is difficult to focus with a rangefinder, and I recommend using a camera with an EVF.
I feel that the Sonnetar 50mm/F1.1 (Sonar type) is more straightforward and easy to use at maximum aperture. is straightforward and easy to use.


Specifications
This is a large-aperture standard lens from MS-Optics (Miyazaki Optics), which uses a Gaussian lens format. In addition to the metallic green in the photo, there are also metallic brown(Gold), metallic red, metallic blue, black paint, black, and silver.
Item | Value | note |
focal length(mm) | 51.5 | |
Maximum aperture | 1.05 | |
Minimum aperture | 16 | |
Leaf blade | 16 | |
Lens configuration | 5groups 7elements | Gauss-type |
Minimum distance(m) | 0.8 | |
Lens length(mm) | 41 | Distance from mount flange to lens barrel tip (without hood) |
Lens max diameter(mm) | 54.7 | The thickest part of the lens barrel |
Filter diameter(mm) | 55 | Reverse mounting |
Weight(g) | 178 |

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