Overview

The Leica Summicron-M 28mm F2 ASPH is widely praised for its compact size, stellar image quality, and unique rendering. Optical strengths include excellent sharpness across most of the frame at f/2, with some edge softness improving by f/4, and beautiful bokeh. Weaknesses include a plastic hood on version 1 (improved to metal on v2/v3) and a 0.7m minimum focus distance (v3 extends to 0.4m). Build and handling are top-notch, with smooth focus and precise aperture ring. It suits photographers seeking a high-performance, compact wide-angle for Leica M cameras, especially for street and general photography.