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Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/5.6
Weight
165 g
Filter diameter
34 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm
Length
18 mm
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At a Glance

The Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is a very slim wide-angle lens for full-frame Leica M. At 165 g and only 18 mm in length it is compact, with a maximum aperture of f/5.6. Focusing is manual, and the aperture ring has click stops. The minimum focus distance is 1 m. It suits landscape, reportage and travel more than close-ups.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Travel

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.
  • Minimum focus distance of 1 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/5.6
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
6
Groups
4
Weight
165 g (0.36 lb)
Filter diameter
34 mm
Min. focus distance
100 cm (39.37 in)
Max. magnification
1:33.3 (0.03×)
Length
18 mm (0.71 in)
Diameter
51 mm (2.01 in)
Announced
October 2016

Manufacturer data: leica-camera.com

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

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Which cameras does the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 fit?

The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 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 Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 compared

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

LensLeica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 28mm f/5.6Carl Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/28 ZMLeica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/5.6f/5.6f/2.8f/2.8
Weight165 g130 g220 g175 g
Filter diameter34 mm37 mm46 mm39 mm
Min. focus distance100 cm35 cm50 cm70 cm
Length18 mm44 mm51 mm31 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6: FAQ

Does the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weigh?

The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 weighs 165 g. It is 18 mm long with a diameter of 51 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 use?

The Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 takes 34 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 is 100 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm F5.6 covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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