Ken Hansen New York

A Brilliant Lens

The Elmarit-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is the most compact lens in the entire portfolio of Leica M-Lenses. This is made possible by the use of an aspherical lens element, which enables particularly compact lens construction and a weight of only 180 grams. This makes the Elmarit-M a firm favourite with street and reportage photographers. Every scene can be composed to perfection thanks to a rectangular, full-metal lens hood with a screw mount that can be replaced by a screw-in protector ring when not in use.

Technical Details

This lens is optimised for digital photography and has significantly reduced image field curvature in comparison to the previous model. This results in considerably improved image performance with high resolution and extremely impressive reproduction of details. The Elmarit-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH.is practically distortion-free from infinity to its closest focusing distance of 0.7 metres, and provides an exceptionally clear view through the viewfinder of M cameras.

Angle view (diagonal, horizontal, vertical) For 35mm (24x 36mm): 75°/65°/46°;
for M8 (18 x 27mm): 60°/51°/36°, corresponds to a focal length of approx. 37mm with 35mm-format
Optical design Number of elements/groups: 8/6
Entrance pupil for bayonet: 11,8mm
Focusing range: 0,7m to infinity
Distance setting Scala: combined meter-/feet-increments
Smallest object field: for 35mm: 533 x 800mm, for M8: 400 x 600mm
Highest reproduction ratio: 1:22,2
Diaphragm Setting/type: preset, with click-stops, half values available
Smallest aperture: f/22
Number of aperture blades: 10
Bayonet Leica M quick-change bayonet
Filter thread E39
Lens hood Available, screwable (supplied)
Dimensions and weight Length: approx. 30,7/49,4mm (without/with lens hood)
Largest diameter without lens hood: approx. 52mm
Weight: approx. 175 g/211g (without/with lens hood and covers)