Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (2)

Its 28mm f/1.4 aperture, single aspherical element, and 10-blade diaphragm combine to deliver extreme corner-to-corner sharpness with a creamy, shallow depth of field. The lens’s 280g all-metal construction and smooth manual focus ring make it a compact, durable travel companion that excels even in harsh lighting. Reportage and portrait photographers who prioritize isolating subjects with crystal clarity will find this lens essential.

Focal length 28mm
Aperture f/1.4
Mount Leica M
Weight 280 g
af type manual focus only
lens type prime
Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm lens
38 Overall Score
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Snapshot

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong bokeh (97th percentile) 97th
  • Strong aperture (96th percentile) 96th
  • Strong build (74th percentile) 74th

Cons

  • Below average macro (8th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (10th percentile)
  • Below average af (14th percentile)
  • Below average optical (17th percentile)

What owners think

How owner sentiment changed over time

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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
1★2★3★4★5★Q4 '17: 5.0★ · 2 reviewsQ3 '22: 5.0★ · 1 review21Q4 '17Q3 '22
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The proof

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 14
Bokeh 97.3
Build 73.8
Macro 8.3
Optical 16.7
Aperture 96.4
Versatility 34.2
Social Proof 9.6
Stabilization 36

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type prime
Focal Length Min 28
Focal Length Max 28
Elements 4
Groups 4
Aspherical Elements 1
Coating Aspherical

Aperture

Max Aperture f/1.4
Min Aperture 1.4
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 10

Build

Mount Leica M
Format full-frame
Weight 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs
Filter Thread 49

AF & Stabilization

AF Type manual focus only
Stabilization No

Focus

Min Focus Distance 700
Max Magnification 0.0009479167

vs Competition

Spec Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle
Focal Length 28mm 16-300mm 18-300mm 28-400mm 50-200mm 13mm
Max Aperture f/1.4 f/3.5 f/3.5 f/4 f/2.8 f/1.4
Mount Leica M Sony E Fuji X Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Stabilization false true true true true true
Weather Sealed false true false true true false
Weight (g) 280 615 92 726 655 415
AF Type manual focus only HLA VXD linear motor STM linear motor STM
Lens Type prime zoom zoom zoom telephoto Wide-Angle
Compare Compare Compare Compare Compare
Product AfBokehBuildMacroOpticalApertureVersatilitySocial ProofStabilization
Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm 1497.373.88.316.796.434.29.636
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare 54.584.35985.998.976.999.67899.1
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare 98.374.996.687.774.676.999.283.181.3
Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare 86.977.851.681.39771.298.983.198.3
Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare 98.386.155.323.195.983.788.365.996.4
Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare 86.996.642.189.482.696.434.27481.3

Usage Scores

Macro (17)Overall (37.7)Budget (33.8)Street (51.9)Travel (29.7)Portrait (63.1)Landscape (18.5)Professional (43.1)Video Cinema (46.5)Wildlife Sports (28.3)

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