Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm
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
43 Overall Score
Price $7,982
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 af (14th percentile)
- Below average optical (17th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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Performance
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 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 28mm | 28-400mm | 16-300mm | 28-75mm | 13mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Leica M | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 280 | 726 | 615 | 550 | 415 | 413 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM | HLA | VXD | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leica Summilux-M 11668 28mm | 14 | 97.3 | 73.6 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 35.3 | 36.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 84.6 | 98.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 68.8 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.5 | 86.1 | 64 | 84.8 | 91.2 | 83.7 | 78.6 | 90 | 36.1 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.8 | 96.7 | 42.2 | 89.5 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 75.9 | 81.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.5 | 77.8 | 74.4 | 70.8 | 91.2 | 71.2 | 95.6 | 65.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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