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Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023)

Leica M-Mount

Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023)

Focal length
28 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
275 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm
Length
55 mm

At a Glance

The Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) is a manual-focus wide-angle prime for Leica M on full frame. Its f/2 maximum aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light. It weighs 275 g and has an extendable lens hood and a click-stop aperture. Minimum focus distance is 40 cm. It suits landscape, reportage and night sky work.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Worth knowing

  • No autofocus: focusing is manual only.

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/16
Elements
9
Groups
6
Weight
275 g (0.61 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
40 cm (15.75 in)
Max. magnification
1:11.4 (0.09×)
Length
55 mm (2.17 in)
Diameter
58 mm (2.28 in)
Released
November 2023

Manufacturer data: 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 Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) fit?

The Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) 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

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

Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) compared

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

LensLeica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023)Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPHVoigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM IIVoigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical
Focal length28 mm28 mm28 mm28 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2f/2f/2
Weight275 g270 g230 g265 g
Filter diameter46 mm46 mm39 mm49 mm
Min. focus distance40 cm70 cm50 cm50 cm
Length55 mm41 mm36 mm50 mm
Autofocusnononono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023): FAQ

Does the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) have autofocus?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) has no autofocus; you focus it manually.

Does the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) have image stabilization?

No, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) weigh?

The Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) weighs 275 g. It is 55 mm long with a diameter of 58 mm.

What filter size does the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) use?

The Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) is 40 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 42 mm in full-frame terms.

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