Leica Wide Angle 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit, Updated for Digital) USA

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This lens has blown me away, with excellent quality in everything.

It´s a MUST if you have an M8 or M8.2, because of the crop factor.

I did a lot of research about this ASPH version, and everybody agreed that this is the finest Elmarit version.

It is all Leica, super well built and mega sexy.

I love this lens and with my M8.2 has become "The One" for streetphotography.

The things that i love are:

A) How good it feels, soft and precise, very intuitive.
B) Super crisp pictures, and it renders a lot of nice color.
C) The hood has blown my mind, extremely well built. I hate hoods, and i love this one, it is always on the lens.
D) The pouch is very exquisite as well as the metal cap (front).
E) Fast, reliable, a must have if you are a streetphotographer.
F) It is very light, lets you concentrate in the picture.

I can´t say anything bad about this lens.
I´m totally in love with this little guy.

110% recommended.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a great piece of Leica glass. Amazingly small and compact, awesome image quality, over all great 28!

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I am an enthusiast - shoot B&W with my M6 almost exclusively.

I have tried Voitlander 28 and Zeiss 28 as well, Zeiss is great IMO, just a little bigger and heavier. This is a great feature of the Elmarit for me when I do street photography.

It's "sharp" edge to edge after F4 as you're aware of. It's true.

I find the hood to almost be a necessity on my M6?

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a great lens. Love the beautiful images that come out of it. It is very small and lightweight but it feels solid. It stays on my camera most of the time, a perfect companion.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

from the few frames that I have shot, this lens gives excellent contrast & sharpness. Colour is also superb with excellent saturation.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Very small and light therefore being excellent for travel
Sharpness and depth of field are outstanding

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

have always been fan Nikon, but when traveling with this super light Wide Angle 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Lens, picture taking was a breeze.
The scenic views were like being inside them!

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

One of the reasons I bought an M9 is so that I can use these Leica lenses.
This one is small, lightweight and I get great results from it.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Wanting a lens for my M8 that would be equivalent to a 35mm I choose this lens for its small size and legendary Leica quality.
Unfortunately I was not overwhelmed when I opened the Raw files on my computer. All of them needed a significant bump in contrast and some saturation in order to make the images look the way I like it. While when I was using a rented Zeiss lens I was in awe with almost every image straight out of the camera without much need for adjustments.
The look of an image projected by the lens is up to the photographers personal taste. Sorry to say but its not mine.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M is small in size, light in your pocket, and less damage on your wallet. It offers supreme sharpness edge to edge at f/4, very sharp wide open. Color rendering is great, and flare control is very nice against the sun.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Actually superior to all other Leica M lenses in this focal length. I have rigorously tested them all and this is the one. Simpler, smaller, uniformly sharper, less ca in the corners.

All the 28s are great lenses, this just happens to have a bit of an edge. I can see no real need for the slightly increased speed coupled with the size and weight penalty of the others.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Can be used without the external viewfinder as long as you don't use glasses. This small lens is amazing.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a jewel of a lens. It is tiny, sharp and distortion free. I am using it most of the time as my primary lens for urban landscape and street photography.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

i didn't wanted to go any wider because i didn't want to use external viewfinder on MP,M6 0.85,M7. for the money, can't get any better. the most compact lens in the current leica line. and with leica size is important. the hood works great. come with two front caps a metal one to use without the hood and a rectangular rubber to go with the hood. al this can be put on with a 39mm filter on it. perfect wide angle lens for me, won't notice any distortion and will feel very natural when using. i thought it would be an ocassional lens to use. now it's almost as much on my camera as the 50 summicron. great fun to shoot indoors. the mechanical quality is exceptional as the engravings and the general feeling of the lens. both caps and hood with rear cap and filter threaded on fit nicely in a luxurious leather case that protects it when traveling. although when our shooting i usually keep it in my pocket. it just feels that strong and robust.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I both tried for landscape and portraits photos. I am really satisfied with the results.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

A really sharp lens in such a small size has always been on my wish list for the M6 and M8. Really well built all around. 6-bit coding basically doesn't do much except displaying what lens was used in the EXIF. Focusing ring is smooth throughout. Not sure if this is the same on other samples, but mine has a little play on the aperture ring on both ends (2.8 & 22)

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Small, works well with M6 or M8.2 systems, sharp as a tack and good color rendition. A wonderful lens for street work or Documentary Photography.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I am a professional portrait / wedding photographer using Nikon's FX cameras with lots of nice glass, SB900s etc. It does the job well but I often feel a little "removed" from my passion, photography.

After reading about the Leica M8 I finally went for it three weeks ago with the 28mm Elmarit as my first lens. This was my only photographic equipment for a week long vacation to the UP of Michigan and it was all I needed - or wanted! I felt a new level of creativity, involvement and control.

The lens is small and light yet feels very well made and markings are very easy to read for pre-focusing. Looking at my 30" monitor the sharpness of the images is unbelievable. Nice big focus tab making focusing easy.

I see wonderful opportunities in adding Leica gear to the Nikons for wedding images that will separate me from my look alike competition. Maybe even a new candid / PJ look for my HS senior work. When I retire in a couple years the cumbersome SLR gear will all go, and my light and fast Leica system will grow.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This lens is wonderfully sharp, small and easy to carry. Fitted to an M8/8.2 it provides a great perspective. I often use only this lens for travel and street photography. The construction quality is exemplary.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I try some street photos on Michigan avenue, shoot some Chicago sky line. This lens is just plain versatile. That is what one needs to get the job done. Recommend to be the basic for M8.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This lens has blown me away, with excellent quality in everything.

It´s a MUST if you have an M8 or M8.2, because of the crop factor.

I did a lot of research about this ASPH version, and everybody agreed that this is the finest Elmarit version.

It is all Leica, super well built and mega sexy.

I love this lens and with my M8.2 has become "The One" for streetphotography.

The things that i love are:

A) How good it feels, soft and precise, very intuitive.
B) Super crisp pictures, and it renders a lot of nice color.
C) The hood has blown my mind, extremely well built. I hate hoods, and i love this one, it is always on the lens.
D) The pouch is very exquisite as well as the metal cap (front).
E) Fast, reliable, a must have if you are a streetphotographer.
F) It is very light, lets you concentrate in the picture.

I can´t say anything bad about this lens.
I´m totally in love with this little guy.

110% recommended.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a great piece of Leica glass. Amazingly small and compact, awesome image quality, over all great 28!

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I am an enthusiast - shoot B&W with my M6 almost exclusively.

I have tried Voitlander 28 and Zeiss 28 as well, Zeiss is great IMO, just a little bigger and heavier. This is a great feature of the Elmarit for me when I do street photography.

It's "sharp" edge to edge after F4 as you're aware of. It's true.

I find the hood to almost be a necessity on my M6?

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a great lens. Love the beautiful images that come out of it. It is very small and lightweight but it feels solid. It stays on my camera most of the time, a perfect companion.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

from the few frames that I have shot, this lens gives excellent contrast & sharpness. Colour is also superb with excellent saturation.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Very small and light therefore being excellent for travel
Sharpness and depth of field are outstanding

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

have always been fan Nikon, but when traveling with this super light Wide Angle 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Lens, picture taking was a breeze.
The scenic views were like being inside them!

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

One of the reasons I bought an M9 is so that I can use these Leica lenses.
This one is small, lightweight and I get great results from it.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Wanting a lens for my M8 that would be equivalent to a 35mm I choose this lens for its small size and legendary Leica quality.
Unfortunately I was not overwhelmed when I opened the Raw files on my computer. All of them needed a significant bump in contrast and some saturation in order to make the images look the way I like it. While when I was using a rented Zeiss lens I was in awe with almost every image straight out of the camera without much need for adjustments.
The look of an image projected by the lens is up to the photographers personal taste. Sorry to say but its not mine.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M is small in size, light in your pocket, and less damage on your wallet. It offers supreme sharpness edge to edge at f/4, very sharp wide open. Color rendering is great, and flare control is very nice against the sun.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Actually superior to all other Leica M lenses in this focal length. I have rigorously tested them all and this is the one. Simpler, smaller, uniformly sharper, less ca in the corners.

All the 28s are great lenses, this just happens to have a bit of an edge. I can see no real need for the slightly increased speed coupled with the size and weight penalty of the others.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Can be used without the external viewfinder as long as you don't use glasses. This small lens is amazing.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This is a jewel of a lens. It is tiny, sharp and distortion free. I am using it most of the time as my primary lens for urban landscape and street photography.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

i didn't wanted to go any wider because i didn't want to use external viewfinder on MP,M6 0.85,M7. for the money, can't get any better. the most compact lens in the current leica line. and with leica size is important. the hood works great. come with two front caps a metal one to use without the hood and a rectangular rubber to go with the hood. al this can be put on with a 39mm filter on it. perfect wide angle lens for me, won't notice any distortion and will feel very natural when using. i thought it would be an ocassional lens to use. now it's almost as much on my camera as the 50 summicron. great fun to shoot indoors. the mechanical quality is exceptional as the engravings and the general feeling of the lens. both caps and hood with rear cap and filter threaded on fit nicely in a luxurious leather case that protects it when traveling. although when our shooting i usually keep it in my pocket. it just feels that strong and robust.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I both tried for landscape and portraits photos. I am really satisfied with the results.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

A really sharp lens in such a small size has always been on my wish list for the M6 and M8. Really well built all around. 6-bit coding basically doesn't do much except displaying what lens was used in the EXIF. Focusing ring is smooth throughout. Not sure if this is the same on other samples, but mine has a little play on the aperture ring on both ends (2.8 & 22)

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

Small, works well with M6 or M8.2 systems, sharp as a tack and good color rendition. A wonderful lens for street work or Documentary Photography.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I am a professional portrait / wedding photographer using Nikon's FX cameras with lots of nice glass, SB900s etc. It does the job well but I often feel a little "removed" from my passion, photography.

After reading about the Leica M8 I finally went for it three weeks ago with the 28mm Elmarit as my first lens. This was my only photographic equipment for a week long vacation to the UP of Michigan and it was all I needed - or wanted! I felt a new level of creativity, involvement and control.

The lens is small and light yet feels very well made and markings are very easy to read for pre-focusing. Looking at my 30" monitor the sharpness of the images is unbelievable. Nice big focus tab making focusing easy.

I see wonderful opportunities in adding Leica gear to the Nikons for wedding images that will separate me from my look alike competition. Maybe even a new candid / PJ look for my HS senior work. When I retire in a couple years the cumbersome SLR gear will all go, and my light and fast Leica system will grow.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

This lens is wonderfully sharp, small and easy to carry. Fitted to an M8/8.2 it provides a great perspective. I often use only this lens for travel and street photography. The construction quality is exemplary.

Comments about Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit M Aspherical Manual Focus Lens (6-Bit):

I try some street photos on Michigan avenue, shoot some Chicago sky line. This lens is just plain versatile. That is what one needs to get the job done. Recommend to be the basic for M8.