Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH is a Fixed aperture Manual Focus (MF)
Wideangle Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
M Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Leica M mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH, the Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron.
Lenses in Leica M Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH is a member of Leica's Summicron-M series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Leica Summicron-M Series Lenses in Leica M Mount
Reasons to Buy the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Aperture Ring |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Hood supplied |
| Fast Aperture |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 10 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
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Lens Mount
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH is compatible with cameras that have a Leica M lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica M lenses are Leica M EV1, Leica M11-D and Pixii Max.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH has a maximum diameter of 53mm and a total length of 41mm. It weighs 270g / 9.5 oz.
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH:
You can also check All Leica M Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH has a fixed focal length of 28mm.
Optical Image Stabilization
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.045x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.7m. 0.045x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type Leica M mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH features a maximum aperture of F2 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F2 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 28mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH's optical formula consists of 9 elements in 6 groups . Special elements used in this design is 1 aspherical element.
Lens Hood
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Popular Comparisons of Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH.
Top Alternatives of Leica Summicron-M 28mm f2 ASPH in Other Lens Mounts
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