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Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

Leica M-Mount

Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
175 g
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm
Length
31 mm
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At a Glance

Weighing just 175 g and measuring 31 mm in length, this 28 mm wide-angle lens for Leica M is compact. Focusing is manual, the maximum aperture is f/2.8, and the aperture ring has click stops. It has an aspherical surface and a 6-bit coded bayonet. It suits landscape, reportage and travel, with a minimum focus distance of 70 cm.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 0.7 m: limited for close-ups.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
28 mm
Max. focal length
28 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
175 g (0.39 lb)
Filter diameter
39 mm
Min. focus distance
70 cm (27.56 in)
Max. magnification
1:22.2 (0.05×)
Length
31 mm (1.22 in)
Diameter
52 mm (2.05 in)

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com, leica-camera.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH fit?

The Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH is a full-frame lens for Leica M-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Leica M-Mount cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

Leica M-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Leica M EV1,Pixii Max,Leica M11-D,Leica M11-P,Leica M11 Monochrom,Leica M11,Leica M10-R,Leica M10 Monochrom,Leica M-E (Typ 240),Leica M10-P,Leica M10-D,Leica M10,Leica M-D (Typ 262),Leica M (Typ 262),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246),Leica M Edition 60,Leica M-P (Typ 240),Leica M (Typ 240),Leica M-E (Typ 220),Leica M Monochrom (Typ 230),Leica M9-P,Leica M9
APS-C:
Pixii+ (A2572+),Pixii (A2572),Pixii (A1571),Pixii (A1112)

With the Leica M-Adapter L the lens can also be used on Leica L-Mount cameras.

Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH compared

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

LensLeica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPHCarl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZMThypoch Eureka 28mm F2.8Light Lens Lab 28mm F2.8 Nine Element
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight175 g220 g133 g300 g
Filter diameter39 mm46 mm27 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance70 cm50 cm40 cm70 cm
Length31 mm51 mm21.9 mm56.8 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH have autofocus?

No, the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 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 Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH weigh?

The Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH weighs 175 g. It is 31 mm long with a diameter of 52 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH use?

The Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH takes 39 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH is 70 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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