Leica Summicron-M 28 F/2 ASPH. Lens Announced

The Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. is a state-of-the-art wide-angle lens that incorporates the latest sensor technology within a compact and ergonomic body. The lens hood has been crafted in a modern, round design which is seamlessly integrated into the lens. This design makes it incredibly easy to use as you can screw or unscrew the hood with a simple hand movement.

The Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. is available now priced at £4,400. 

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Leica Camera’s experience and expertise in the development of optical precision tools goes back more than 150 years. Since then, iconic cameras and lenses have been handmade by Leica experts and rank among the best in the world. Leica products continue to maintain this high level of manufacture through innovation, the passion to rethink the existing without compromise and to keep redefining the limits of what is technically feasible. This expertise now culminates in the next generation of the Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH., an update to the M-Lens portfolio offering a state-of-the-art, versatile wide-angle lens.

The new powerful high-speed M-Lens presents itself with improved technical features which equip the Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. with the latest sensor technology, ensuring ideal compatibility for current and future camera generations. The closest focusing range still works via the range finder of all digital and analogue M-Cameras up to 70 centimetres, but extending the range has ensured all photographic needs are met with the latest technology. After a slightly perceptible resistance, the extended close-up range between 70 and 40 centimetres can be precisely focused via Live-View on the screen, with the Visoflex 2 viewfinder or with the Leica FOTOS app.

To ensure compact dimensions like other M-Lenses, the new Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. is also improved with ergonomics and integration. The lens hood has been manufactured in a modern, round design, directly integrated in the lens, making it especially easy to use. With this new addition, it can now be screwed in or unscrewed with a simple hand movement. Internally, 9 lenses in 6 groups enable images to be taken that are extremely rich in contrast and detail. The focus ring can also be adjusted in a remarkably quiet and smooth way to ensure reactivity and precision when shooting subjects.