Physically this is Leica's most compact M-lens to date, with an overall length of approximately 3/4” (less than 2cm), making it unobtrusive and ideal for street photography. It features a clearly laid out depth of field scale and long focus throw for precise and easy zone focusing. It is assembled by hand in Germany, using top quality materials, and finished in silver chrome.

Through its combination of large depth of field, natural contrast, excellent rendition of details, and visible vignetting, the Summaron-M gives images a unique character, reminiscent of analog photography. It comes with a brass metal lens hood, designed to match the original Summaron lens, and cap.