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    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 28 mm f/ 5.6
    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 28 mm f/ 5.6

    Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 28 mm f/ 5.6

    28mm · f/5.6

    Overview

    The Ernst Leitz Wetzlar Summaron 28mm f/5.6 is a compact, retro-styled lens praised for its small size and beautiful build, feeling like a 1950s/60s lens. Optically, it delivers pleasing colors and a film-like, medium-contrast rendering, but exhibits noticeable vignetting and is not as sharp as modern APO lenses. Handling is easy with large depth of field, but fingers can intrude into the frame. It suits photographers seeking a compact, discreet street lens for casual shooting, especially those who enjoy a retro look and don't need fast apertures.