Leica has just officially announced the new Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH Lens. It is a wide-angle prime for full-frame L-mount, featuring 13 elements, 6 of which are aspherical, minimum focus distance 0.24m (9.5″) and the maximum magnification 0.2X. This new lens costs $5,195, first available for pre-order at B&H.
Below are the detailed specifications of Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28mm F2 ASPH Lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
| Focal length | 28 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | L-Mount | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 13 | |
| Groups | 10 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 6 aspherical elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.24 m (9.45″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.2× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Focus distance limiter | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 700 g (1.54 lb) | |
| Diameter | 73 mm (2.87″) | |
| Length | 102 mm (4.02″) | |
| Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Filter thread | 67 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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