Lens Summary
Brand: Leica
Also Known As: Leica Elmarit 28mm f/2.8
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Manual Focus
Lens Mount: Leica M
Release Date: 2006-09-14
MSRP Price: $2195
Made in: Germany
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This new high-speed lens is the most compact of Leica M lenses. By using an aspherical element it was possible to attain top imaging performance with a weight of only 180 grams. This lens is practically distortion-free down to the close focus range of 0.7 m and only protrudes slightly into the viewfinder field of M cameras. Used on the digital M8, it produces the effect of a 35mm lens which makes it ideal for reportage. Due to its attractive price it can be particularly recommended as an introduction to the high-quality range of Leica M lenses.
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 28mm |
| Mount Type | Leica M |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.045x |
| MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 76° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 8 |
| Lens Groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Manual Focus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.70m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 39mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 52 x 30mm |
| Weight | 180g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
Lens Construction 
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MTF Chart
WOW…this ens will lead to conversion.
I have used this lens for a while now ….it can deliver amazingly sharp and clean images. Leica users often say it’s rendering is “clinical”. I’m ok with this characterization. It will then be up to the photographer to bring that “special something” to the image when using the 28mm/2:8. The lens will do perfectly in producing a pristine image!