
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
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
- 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
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.
| Lens | Leica Summicron-M 28mm F/2 ASPH (2023) | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 ASPH | Voigtlander 28mm F2 Ultron VM II | Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 28mm f/2 Aspherical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 | f/2 |
| Weight | 275 g | 270 g | 230 g | 265 g |
| Filter diameter | 46 mm | 46 mm | 39 mm | 49 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 40 cm | 70 cm | 50 cm | 50 cm |
| Length | 55 mm | 41 mm | 36 mm | 50 mm |
| Autofocus | no | no | no | no |
| Image stabilization | no | no | no | no |
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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