
Leica L-Mount Autofocus
Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH
- Focal length
- 21 mm
- Aperture
- f/2
- Weight
- 789 g
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 21 cm
- Length
- 102 mm
At a Glance
This 21 mm wide-angle prime for L-Mount on full frame offers autofocus and a maximum aperture of f/2. Its diaphragm is controlled electronically. The minimum focus distance of 21 cm and a magnification of 0.19x allow close approaches for a wide-angle lens. Landscapes, reportage and night sky photography suit it.
Good for
- Landscape
- Reportage
- Night sky
Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check
Technical Specifications
- Min. focal length
- 21 mm
- Max. focal length
- 21 mm
- Max. aperture (min. zoom)
- f/2
- Max. aperture (max. zoom)
- f/2
- Min. aperture
- f/22
- Elements
- 14
- Groups
- 11
- Weight
- 789 g (1.74 lb)
- Filter diameter
- 67 mm
- Min. focus distance
- 21 cm (8.27 in)
- Max. magnification
- 1:5.3 (0.19×)
- Length
- 102 mm (4.02 in)
- Diameter
- 73 mm (2.87 in)
- Released
- October 2023
Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com
Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check
Which cameras does the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH fit?
The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm 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 32 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 Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH compared
Key specs side by side with the most similar L-Mount lenses.
| Lens | Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH | Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN | C | Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 | Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 21 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm | 20 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2.5 | f/2.8 |
| Weight | 789 g | 370 g | 142 g | 159 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 21 cm | 22 cm | 18 cm | 19 cm |
| Length | 102 mm | 72.4 mm | 40.9 mm | 52.3 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH: FAQ
Does the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH have autofocus?
Yes, the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH has autofocus.
Does the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH have image stabilization?
No, the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm 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 Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH weigh?
The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH weighs 789 g. It is 102 mm long with a diameter of 73 mm.
What filter size does the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH use?
The Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH takes 67 mm screw-in filters.
How close can the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH focus?
The minimum focus distance of the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH is 21 cm, measured from the sensor plane.
Is the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH a full-frame lens?
Yes, the Leica Super-APO-Summicron-SL 21mm F2 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 32 mm in full-frame terms.
Similar lenses
Sigma 20mm F2.0 DG DN | C
20mm · f/2
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Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8
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Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | C
24mm · f/2
Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG HSM Art
20mm · f/1.4
Panasonic Lumix S 24mm F1.8
24mm · f/1.8
7Artisans AF 24mm F1.8
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