
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH
- Focal length
- 28 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 700 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm
- Length
- 102 mm
At a Glance
With a 28 mm focal length and an f/2 aperture, this wide-angle prime for full-frame L-Mount cameras gathers enough light for shorter shutter times in dim scenes. Autofocus is built in. The lens focuses down to 24 cm at 1:5 (0.2x). It suits landscapes, reportage and night sky work.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. focal length
- 28 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 13
- Groups
- 10
- Weight
- 700 g (1.54 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 24 cm (9.45 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5 (0.2×)
- Length
- 102 mm (4.02 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- February 2021
Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH fit?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is a full-frame lens for L-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C L-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
L-Mount cameras
- Full frame:
- Leica SL3-P,Leica SL3-S,Sigma BF,Panasonic Lumix S1II,Panasonic Lumix S1IIE,Panasonic Lumix S1RII,Leica SL3,Panasonic Lumix S9,Blackmagic PYXIS 6K,Panasonic Lumix S5II,Panasonic Lumix S5IIX,Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K,Panasonic Lumix BS1H,Leica SL2-S,Panasonic Lumix S5,Sigma fp L,Leica SL2,Panasonic Lumix S1,Panasonic Lumix S1R,Panasonic Lumix S1H,Sigma fp,Leica SL (Typ 601)
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art | Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | C | Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 24 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/1.4 | f/2 | f/2.5 |
| Weight | 700 g | 960 g | 365 g | 594 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 77 mm | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 24 cm | 28 cm | 24.5 cm | 4.9 cm |
| Length | 102 mm | 131.7 mm | 72 mm | 89 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH have autofocus?
Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has autofocus.
Does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.
How much does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH weigh?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH weighs 700 g. It is 102 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH use?
The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH is 24 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.
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