Leica Camera AG’s experience and expertise in the development of optical precision tools goes back more than 150 years. Since then, handmade cameras and lenses have been created in the Leica Manufactory – with no less a claim than to rank among the best in the world. Up to the present day, this claim has been the source of the innovative spirit and the passion to rethink the existing without compromise and to keep redefining the limits of what is technically feasible. The same is true for the Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH.: with its further development, the consequently updating M-Lens portfolio offers a state-of-the-art, versatile wide-angle lens.
The new powerful high-speed M-Lens presents itself with improved technical features that equip the Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. ideally for the latest sensor technology and thus for current as well as future camera generations. At the same time, the combination of the wide angle with the closest focusing distance extended from 70 to 40 centimeters opens up additional photographic possibilities. Focusing up to 70 centimeters still works via the range finder of all digital and analog M-Cameras. After a slightly perceptible resistance, the extended close-up range between 70 and 40 centimeters can be precisely focused via Live-View on the screen, the Visoflex 2 viewfinder, or with the Leica FOTOS app.
Due to the compactness typical of M-Lenses, the new Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. is also characterized by handiness. The lens hood in a modern, round design is directly integrated into the lens, which makes it especially comfortable. It can now be screwed in or unscrewed with only a flick of the wrist at any time.
Inside the lens, 9 lenses in 6 groups provide images that are extremely rich in contrast and detail. The focus ring can be adjusted in a remarkably quiet and smooth way. So, the Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. shows exactly the precision that is distinctive of Leica products and not only bears the quality label “Made in Germany” but also shapes it significantly.
The Leica Summicron-M 28 f/2 ASPH. will be available globally at all Leica Stores, the Leica Online Store, and Leica authorized dealers starting November 30th, 2023. The US retail price will be $5,295.
Leica Camera – A Partner for Photography
Leica Camera AG is an international, premium manufacturer of cameras and sports optics. The legendary reputation of the Leica brand is based on a long tradition of excellent quality, German craftsmanship, and German industrial design, combined with innovative technologies. An integral part of the brand's culture is the diversity of activities the company undertakes for the advancement of photography. In addition to the Leica Galleries and Leica Akademies spread around the world, there is the Leica Hall of Fame Award and, in particular, the Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), which is considered one of the most innovative sponsorship awards existing today. Furthermore, Leica Camera AG, with its headquarters in Wetzlar, Hesse, and a second production site in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Portugal, has a worldwide network of its own national organizations and Leica Retail Stores.
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Leica Camera - Un partenaire pour la photographie
Leica Camera AG est un fabricant international d'appareils photo et de produits d'observation haut de gamme. La réputation légendaire de la marque Leica repose sur une longue tradition d'excellence, de savoir-faire et de design industriel allemand, combinée à des technologies innovantes. La diversité des activités de l'entreprise fait partie intégrante de la culture de la marque, pour faire vivre la photographie avec son temps. Outre les galeries et académies Leica réparties dans le monde entier et le Leica Hall of Fame Award, le Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA), est considéré comme l'un des prix les plus innovants aujourd'hui. Leica Camera AG, dont le siège est situé à Wetzlar, en Hesse, avec un deuxième site de production à Vila Nova de Famalicão, au Portugal, s’appuie sur un réseau mondial de filiales et de Leica Stores.