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Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH

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

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Compare with other lenses

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

Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.

LensLeica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPHSigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM ArtSigma 24mm F2 DG DN | CLensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5
Focal length28 mm28 mm24 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/1.4f/2f/2.5
Weight700 g960 g365 g594 g
Filter diameter67 mm77 mm62 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance24 cm28 cm24.5 cm4.9 cm
Length102 mm131.7 mm72 mm89 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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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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