Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph Lens- Black

As a serious crowd favourite amongst architectural photographers and urban explorers, the Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph Lens stands as a compact, unobtrusive, and high-functioning wide-angle prime. This lens features an 8-element, 6-group optical construction consisting of one aspherical element to actively reduce spherical aberrations and distortions. In essence, this ensures clean, sharp, and colour-accurate image-quality that is consistent throughout the full aperture and focusing ranges. Adhering to Leica’s tried-and-tested manual focus designation, this 28mm f2.8 lens promises tactile and precise control for on-location shooting. As the lens protrudes just 30.7cm, it is barely visible within the viewfinder field of your favourite M cameras. This guarantees a clear, fresh, and uncluttered composition; ideal for a wide array of creative applications and photography disciplines.

Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph Lens Key Features:

Expanded Leica 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph Lens Key Features:

Edge-to-Edge Clarity and Contrast

As a high-functioning yet compact wide-angle prime, the Leica 28mm f2.8 is a real favourite amongst architectural photographers, street photographers, and urban explorers. This is because it is incredibly compact, unobtrusive, and capable of capturing incredibly sharp images. Boasting such superb optics, this lens consists of an 8-element, 6-group internal construction. This includes one aspherical element to actively reduce spherical aberrations and distortions to increase overall sharpness and clarity. The aspherical element further contributes to this Leica 28mm f2.8 lens being so slight and compact. To further improve your image-capturing experience, this lens is also threaded to accept 39mm-diameter filters on the front of the lens and comes equipped with a removable lens hood.

The Story of the M-Mount Range

The Leica M portfolio is a collection of lenses developed to fulfil the most stringent quality demands for both digital and analogue photography. Their image quality is second-to-none, pairing effortlessly with Leica’s range of compatible high-resolution camera systems. M-mount lenses were first made famous by street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Sebastiao Salgado. Unrivalled in resolution, contrast, structure, tonal depth, and overall performance - the Leica M-mount range consists of a special breed of camera lens.

What’s in the box?

FAQs:

Does this Leica 28mm f2.8 lens come with a lens hood?

This lens does come equipped with the Leica Lens Hood for 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph Lens and 35mm f2 Summicron-M Asph Lens.

How does this 28mm f2.8 compare to the previous version?

The updated 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph lens has improved sharpness at all apertures, as well as the inclusion of the more secure metal lens hood.

Is this 28mm f2.8 6-bit coded?

As of 2008, all modem M-mount Leica lenses have been 6-bit coded, including this 28mm f2.8 Elmarit-M Asph lens.

What is the function of the included protection ring?

As listed above, the protection ring is essentially a device that protects the front thread when neither a filter nor lens hood is being used. It also adds to the aesthetic finish of the lens, something that Leica prides itself on.

Are you able to fasten the lens hood and a 39mm filter to the front of this Leica lens?

You are able to secure both the included lens hood and an additional 39mm filter to the front of this lens with no vignetting or image degradation.