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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver)

BH #LE2856SM • MFR #11695
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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver)
Key Features
  • Leica M-Mount Lens
  • Aperture Range: f/5.6 to f/22
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.3'
Based on the classic screw-mount version of this lens from 1955, this silver Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens from Leica has been updated to contemporary standards, and fitted with an M-mount bayonet, yet still sports the ultra slim profile and vintage aesthetic. This wide-angle prime's calling card is its small, discreet size that is ideal for use as an everyday lens, and its symmetrical six elements in four groups optical design renders subjects with natural contrast and distinctive vignetting for a unique character and analog quality. Manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 3.3' away, and an integrated depth of field scale aids in pre-focusing for faster, more spontaneous shooting. Complementing the lens is an included lens hood that is machined from solid brass to match the classic lines of the lens as well as guard against stray light from affecting image quality.
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Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Overview

Based on the classic screw-mount version of this lens from 1955, this silver Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens from Leica has been updated to contemporary standards, and fitted with an M-mount bayonet, yet still sports the ultra slim profile and vintage aesthetic. This wide-angle prime's calling card is its small, discreet size that is ideal for use as an everyday lens, and its symmetrical six elements in four groups optical design renders subjects with natural contrast and distinctive vignetting for a unique character and analog quality. Manual focus operation permits working with subjects as close as 3.3' away, and an integrated depth of field scale aids in pre-focusing for faster, more spontaneous shooting. Complementing the lens is an included lens hood that is machined from solid brass to match the classic lines of the lens as well as guard against stray light from affecting image quality.

Modeled after the original screw mount version from 1955, this revised edition utilizes the same classic optical design but updated with contemporary materials and 6-bit coding to better support working with digital rangefinder cameras.
Both a wide-angle field of view and discreet profile, which measures less than 0.8"-long, make this lens ideal for street photography and other everyday shooting applications.
Classic symmetrical optical design uses six elements in four groups to achieve a distinctly analog appearance with natural contrast, fine rendition of details and sharpness, and noticeable vignetting for an aesthetic, unique image quality.
Manual focus design provides a minimum focusing distance of 3.3' with a maximum magnification ratio of 1:33.4. An integrated depth of field scale aids when using pre-focusing techniques, and a long focus throw offers greater precision for isolating subjects in the frame.
Included lens hood is machined from solid brass to further recall the historical character of the lens.

Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
28mm
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Lens Mount
Leica M
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
34 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/5.6
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Leica M
Angle of View
75°
Minimum Focus Distance
3.3' / 1 m
Macro Reproduction Ratio
1:33.4
Optical Design
6 Elements in 4 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
8
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Filter Size
34 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
2 x 0.7" / 51 x 18 mm
Weight
5.8 oz / 165 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.3 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
7.8 x 6 x 4"

Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Reviews

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Will the front of the lens accept an adapter such ...

Will the front of the lens accept an adapter such as the SOOGZ which allows use of standard 39mm filters and smaller hoods?
Asked by: Gary
This lens has a native 34mm filter thread. Additionally the SOOGZ 13154 can be used on this lens as well.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2022-05-14

is it 6-bit coded?

is it 6-bit coded?
Asked by: Magneto
Yes, the Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver) has 6-bit coding.
Answered by: Yaakov
Date published: 2023-05-11

Is this lens made in Germany?

Is this lens made in Germany?
Asked by: Janet
The exact same lens design has been made in Germany and in Portugal at the Leica plant in that country. Due to some tariff issues, the lens manufactured in Portugal (exactly as the German one) runs a few hundred U.S. dollars cheaper. So, same lens, same materials, same design, same Leica QC, just different country of origin.
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2021-02-23

Is it made in Germany?

Is it made in Germany?
Asked by: Janet
This is the German version. The ones made in Portugal by Leica will have that noted in title, for example Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 Lens (Silver, Made in Portugal) (https://bhpho.to/2FRKhSd)
Answered by: Kevin
Date published: 2020-08-31

what size filter does it take?

what size filter does it take?
Asked by: bill
Summaron-M 28mm f5.6 takes a 34mm filter.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-05-14

Can I use this lens for occasional landscape ...

Can I use this lens for occasional landscape photography?
Asked by: Peter
Yes. Absolutely. 28mm lenses works well for landscape photography and shooting outdoors, the F/5.6 lens will perform well.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2022-05-14

is it compatible with the leica m4 viewing ...

is it compatible with the leica m4 viewing screen?
Asked by: bill
As noted by Dan, the standard frame lines on the M4 camera are for 35mm, 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm lenses. The Leica M4-P camera added 28mm frame lines to the others noted above. Some owners of the M4 camera have the 28 frame lines added by a Leica specialist (at some expense). Others simply use a 28mm external viewfinder mounted to the camera top plate. Still others use the entire viewfinder area including the area outside the 35mm frame lines frame lines when lining up shots with a 28mm lens.
Answered by: Gary
Date published: 2021-02-23

Does this lens have a Leica Screw Mount so it can ...

Does this lens have a Leica Screw Mount so it can be used on Leica IIIf camera, or is the M mount permanently attached to the lens?
Asked by: Tim
The M mount is permanently attached.
Answered by: Steve
Date published: 2020-03-24
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