This lens offers excellent image quality with minimal distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration. Its super wide-angle view is ideal for architecture, street, and landscape photography. Compact and convenient, it's compatible with both digital and analog Leica M cameras. The f/3.4 aperture and short focal length ensure sharp images in low light, while the flare-resistant design and included metal hood allow for great shots in challenging lighting. Made in Germany with firmware updates available.
Features
Versatile Compatibility
Compatible with both digital and analog Leica M cameras, this lens is a versatile choice for photographers.
Exceptional Image Quality
Delivers stunningly clear images with minimal distortion, vignetting, and chromatic aberration.
Compact and Convenient
The compact size makes it easy to carry, perfect for photographers on the go.
Superior Low Light Performance
The f/3.4 aperture combined with a short focal length ensures sharp images even in low light conditions.
Robust Design
Flare-resistant with an included metal hood, this lens performs well in extreme backlight conditions.
Specifications
Angle of View
35mm format (24 x 36mm): 91°, 80°, 59° Leica M8 models (18 x 27mm): 74°, 64°, 46°
Focal length equivalent
approx. 28mm
Optical Design
8 elements in 7 groups, 2 aspherical surfaces
Working Range
2.3' / 0.7m to infinity
Reproduction Ratio
1:29.4
Aperture
f/3.4-16 with half-stop detents
Mount
Leica M bayonet with 6-bit bar-coding
Filter Mount
46 mm
Miscellaneous
Scales: Combined meter/feet graduation
Smallest object field
706 x 1059mm (35mm format); 530 x 795mm (for M8)
Dimensions
Length to bayonet flange: 43/55mm (1.69/2.17") With/without lens hood
