Name: Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH
Brand: Leica
SKU: 50541
Rating: 4.0 (9 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

This tab is metal and feels really nice
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

there is a lack of critical bite in the images
the purple fringing is very obvious
High-contrast edges are worst affected

Construction: Fixed
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 28 mm
Image stabilisation: no

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH - Pros & Cons

This tab is metal and feels really nice
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
solid build quality
It also works well for landscapes and architectural photography
that performance wide open is incredible
Nice contrast
sharp wide angle
nice - obviously improves with closer subjects
The lens captures fine detail in the shot beautifully
ensuring accurate and sharp focus
The photographs are so clean and detailed
great handling and smooth focus
Lovely colours and a beautiful rendering
The aperture is nice and solid
unbelievably smooth and very useful to create dramatic
The rendering is absolutely lovely and the 28 lux is still a very usable lens with

there is a lack of critical bite in the images
the purple fringing is very obvious
High-contrast edges are worst affected
fork over quite a bit of rent money to afford one
the glass protrudes a little you need a filter
Leica does not offer wide-angle versions of its digital M cameras
size as it does block the viewfinder on the Leica M10 significantly
anomalous partial dispersion
No where near as large as a Noctilux 50mm
Close focus is not a strong point of rangefinders
purple color fringing in a few shots
Bigger and heavier than the the 35mm
my only lens for my vacation to a flower festival
it is heavy enough to feel clumsy on the M10
FM2N Nikon V1 Nikon Z 50mm
The lens barrel has a focus tab
it very difficult to use the viewfinder when focusing on close subjects
Bokeh at wide apertures was fairly choppy
veiling flare are visible in the top right corner of this image
noticeable lens error is some minor purple fringing
above image showing edge softening and slight coloured fringing
The 28 Lux may be just a bit too heavy for a whole day
the Q is not a true Summilux lens
slight coloured fringing along high-contrast edges
to smooth out the context just a bit
viewfinder blockage which is a bit annoying
A busy background can be distracting
it is prone to purple fringing in high contrast situations
lack of distortion over speed
perspective distortion becomes a real issue
No protective filters were used

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens mount	Leica M

Aperture max	1.4

Construction	Fixed

Weight	15.52 oz
Filter size	1.54 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 28
Image stabilisation	no

Closest focusing distance	0.7

Colour of product	Black
Filter thread	yes

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Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.1

Based on 6 reviews

Amateur Photographer

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4.0

With a maximum aperture of f/1.4 Leica’s new 28mm Summilux for the M system offers that magic combination of wide angles and shallow depth of field. Damien Demolder tests it

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Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. Review

PCMAG

Published: 04.09.2018

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. Review

4.0

The Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH. is a bright lens with no distortion and strong edge-to-edge sharpness, but as with all Leica gear, you'll pay a hefty price for it.

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH One hour with the Leica 28mm Summilux ASPH (Micro Review).

Photographs by Peter

Published: 27.08.2017

One hour with the Leica 28mm Summilux ASPH (Micro Review).

I had the pleasure of using the Leica 28mm Summilux ASPH today, thanks to Alex of Setadel Studios here in Toronto who graciously lent me his personal copy. The verdict: I like this lens. Technical…

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens Review: Leica 28mm f1.4 Summilux (M Mount)

The Phoblographer

Published: 15.05.2018

Lens Review: Leica 28mm f1.4 Summilux (M Mount)

The Leica 28mm f1.4 Summilux is an absolutely fantastic lens in pretty much every respect. You're paying for a quality that will last you for years.

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH

Photo Review

Published: 22.05.2017

Leica Summilux-M 28mm f/1.4 ASPH

4.3

A fast, manual-focus wide-angle prime lens for Leica M-mount rangefinder cameras, which is ideal for landscape, reportage and architectural photography.