Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH Review
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The Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm f/2 ASPH is a premium wide-angle prime for L-Mount full-frame systems. Designed for the SL-series and compatible bodies, it combines a classic 28mm focal length with Leica's APO-Summicron optical heritage, featuring 13 elements (including three aspherical) in 10 groups. The f/2 maximum aperture balances speed with portability, and the 0.2x magnification ratio allows for close focusing down to 24 cm, making it versatile for environmental portraits, street work, and landscape photography.
Build quality is unmistakably Leica. At 700 grams and 102 mm long, it is substantial but not unwieldy. Weather sealing and AquaDura coatings protect against the elements, and the dual synchro drive autofocus motor promises fast, quiet operation. The 67mm filter thread is a practical touch for this class. The $5,650 price tag places it squarely in the rarefied air of flagship primes, aimed at photographers who prize optical purity and mechanical craftsmanship over budget considerations.
- Leica APO-Summicron optical formula with three aspherical elements for high image quality
- Fast f/2 maximum aperture for a wide-angle prime
- Close minimum focus distance of 24 cm with 0.2x magnification
- Weather-sealed construction with AquaDura coatings
- Dual synchro drive AF motor for fast and quiet focusing
- Premium $5,650 price significantly higher than competing L-Mount 28mm options
- No optical stabilization, relying entirely on in-body systems
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Specs
- Mount
- L-Mount
- Weight Grams
- 700 g / 24.7 oz
- Dimensions Mm
- 73 x 102 mm / 2.9 x 4 in
- Filter Thread
- 67mm
- Stabilization
- None
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Af Motor
- Dual Synchro Drive
- Max Magnification
- 0.2x (1:5)
- Min Focus Distance
- 9.4 in / 24 cm
- Coating
- Multi-layer coatings, AquaDura water-repellent coating
- Focus Type
- Autofocus
- Angle Of View
- 75.4 degrees
- Lens Format Coverage
- Full-Frame
- Focal Length
- 28mm
- Max Aperture
- f/2
- Min Aperture
- f/22
- Special Elements
- 3 aspherical elements
- Lens Construction
- 13 elements in 10 groups
- Launch Price Usd
- $5,650
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- B&H Photonew● In stock$5,650Buy
