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Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH

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3 editorial reviews
The Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH. is a sharp, fast, wide-angle optic for Leica rangefinder cameras; it's expensive, but an excellent performer.Read more
The Leica 28mm f2 Summicron ASPH lens is a great lens for someone that wants a muted and cinematic look to their images. But it will cost you.Read more
Leica 28mm Summicron M f/2.0 ASPH 35mm Primes user reviews : 4.5 out of 5 - 7 reviews - photographyreview.comRead more
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Pros

  • a viewfinder is an indispensable tool for composing photographs
  • Focusing and framing become easier and faster
  • improved metal screw-on hood and improved sharpness in

Cons

  • accidentally putting your finger in front of the lens
  • mistake of choosing lenses that slow down their learning curve
  • the tab will make it impossible to use a follow focus ring

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • no
  • Full-frame (35mm)
  • , 28.5 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Wide angle

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH - Pros & Cons

Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH

Pros

  • a viewfinder is an indispensable tool for composing photographs
  • Focusing and framing become easier and faster
  • improved metal screw-on hood and improved sharpness in
  • The aperture ring feels great and the focus tab moves as smooth as butter
  • interiors spaces are beautifully captured
  • fast and compact
  • metal hood that is perfectly aligned with the lens
  • The blocks in the foreground are nicely out of focus
  • Corner sharpness is also excellent
  • Bokeh is neutral and quite nice
  • A nice tool for street shooters

Cons

  • accidentally putting your finger in front of the lens
  • mistake of choosing lenses that slow down their learning curve
  • the tab will make it impossible to use a follow focus ring
  • the aperture is not too smooth to be accidentally shifted
  • It s not the same as shooting with an M
  • isn't a lot of micro-contrast
  • quite add as much size
  • a metal lens only received a dent on the lens hood
  • Lens hood must occasionally be removed to clear lower right area in finder
  • large flare patches occur if a bright object is just outside the frame
  • is bulky and cuts into viewfinder frame

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Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountLeica M
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Aperture
Aperture max2
Aperture min16
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades10
Aperture featuresClickstops
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups6
Special elements / coatings1 Aspherical element
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Dimensions
Weight9.52 oz
Diameter2.09 in
Length1.61 in
Filter size1.81 in
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Image properties
Max Format size
Full-frame
Focal length< 28.5
Maximum magnification0.05 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusno
Closest focusing distance0.70
Distance scaleyes
Depth of field (DoF) scaleyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Body materialsMetal
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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