Compact lens
It’s a compact Leica 28mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8, which is pretty large for a wide-angle lens. I hadn’t planned on buying this Elmarit lens, but then it came with a set of used cameras. The main advantage is its compactness, but the main disadvantage is that it lacks character compared to other lenses. In terms of quality and features, it’s not quite as good as the more expensive Summicron 28 f/2 ASPH. I like that lens a bit more.
Pretty Compact
However, the clear winner in the 28mm lens category is the Leica 28mm f/2.8 v1 (9-element lens). It offers top-notch imaging, a rich Schneider character, excellent craftsmanship, zero distortion, and great potential for appreciation. Plus, it’s the only symmetrical design lens in the Leica 28mm focal length.
The APS-H version is pretty compact, and for a 28mm lens, that’s one of the main perks. A lot of street photographers like to carry a 28mm lens with them all the time.
Even so, the Elmarit M28 2.8 ASPH is still a Leica lens with its own unique character, and many Leica users can still choose it. First, a new lens won’t have any defects, and second, it works well with digital cameras.
| SN Start | SN End | Product | Year | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3928917 | unknown- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2006 | unknown |
| -3997682 | 3999025- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2007 | 1,344+ |
| -4005877 | 4007583- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2008 | 1707+ |
| ~4037099 | 4043484- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2009 | 6,386+ |
| -4086805 | 4100089- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2010 | 13,285+ |
| -4118183 | 4136266- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2011 | 18,084+ |
| -unknown | 4191851- | 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Elmarit-M | 2012 | unknown |
| TOTAL | ASSIGNED | SERIAL NUMBERS | 2006-current | unknown |
This Elmarit 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. Leica 28mm f/2.8 Elmarit-M Aspherical Lens - Rectangular Metal Lens Hood - Metal Lens Caps - Threaded Protection Ring Focal length: 28.4mm Aperture: f/2.8 to f/22 Camera Mount Type: Leica M Angle of View: 75-degrees
