Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M Aspherical 28mm
The f/2 aperture and single aspherical element deliver high contrast and edge-to-edge sharpness across full-frame Leica M sensors, with a 0.4m minimum focus enabling detailed close-up compositions. Its 275g all-metal brass build and dual-curve manual focus mechanism provide a durable, precise tactile experience despite the absence of weather sealing. Environmental portrait and street photographers seeking a fast wide-angle lens with 10-blade diaphragm bokeh will find it most valuable, though its landscape performance scores lowest.
Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/2
Mount Leica M
Weight 275 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
47 Overall Score
Price CA$549
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong aperture (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average af (15th percentile)
- Below average macro (21th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 |
| Focal Length Max | 28 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Aspherical |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10 |
Build
| Mount | Leica M |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 400 |
| Max Magnification | 0.09x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M Aspherical 28mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Leica M | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 275 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 413 | 515 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | Autofocus | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2 Summicron-M Aspherical 28mm | 14.6 | 93.9 | 73.9 | 20.6 | 46.6 | 90.1 | 34.1 | 33.4 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.9 | 78.4 | 73.9 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.8 | 95.6 | 62.6 | 99.4 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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May 15, 2026 CA$549 Unavailable
Usage Scores
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